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Patrick Boyd Obituary
Patrick David Boyd, born Feb. 9, 1960. Husband, father, brother and uncle. Friday pictorial visitation 5 to 10 p.m. Irish American Heritage Center, room 109, 4626 N. Knox, Chicago, IL 60630. Saturday service 11 a.m. St. Johns Episcopal Church, 3857 Kostner, Chicago, IL 60641.
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for Patrick Boyd
Michael Nemeth
January 19, 2023
I had a dream of Pat last night. Synchronicity since I didn't get this email of the anniversary till now. From what I remember he was doing good and I was telling him what was going on with me.
From what I remember of high school Pat befriended me and not the other way around. He turned me on to a mexican joint, and probably got me to join the swim
team with him.
My parents and my family liked Pat. We lived together for a number of years until I decided to get a place of my own for the first time and in the end it was all for the best. Pat got married after that.
Rest in peace brother from a different mother.
Jennifer Gill
January 5, 2009
A final goodbye in writing to you my dear brother Patrick. I just returned from a gala celebration of mum's 80th birthday in Chicago. We all miss you and love you. We talked about you, thought about you and laughed and cried about you. We ate turtles with funny hats on and enjoyed a play and good food and fellowship. Alyson and Rebekah made a cake that would have made you proud. Nick is tall and good looking and so polite and thoughtful, a wonderful young man to make you proud. Aldona and Christina were with us and she is as beautiful inside and out as always. I love you and miss you everyday, we all do. With love and kisses and tears, I say goodbye as a second years slips away.
Barbara Kiszonas
January 23, 2008
Dear brother, Can it really be a year since you left us? How we miss you. But you will live forever in our hearts and minds until that day when we have our great "reunion in the sky." Until then, we will remember your love of life, your quirky humor and your selfless giving of your time and talents. We were privileged to have had you with us for as long as we did. All my love.
January 9, 2008
Man how could any one ever top the message from Jim and Diana Boyd.
Its hard to believe that its been all most a year since the Lord took you home Pat.
You may be gone from this earth, But you are not forgotten . You are remembered by many. You left a mark here on earth. Now you get to sit beside our maker.
God Bless and keep you for ever in the hearths of those that you left behind.
Missed by all. But never forgotten.
Fay Viverito- Shawn MacLean
Jim & Diana Boyd
January 8, 2008
Christmas Tree for Patrick,
Woodstock has a Beautiful Memorial Tree ( a classic evergreen tree.) in a wooded area on the Town Square, It's off the main path on a grassy area. As many of the trees in the square have been covered in thousands of white lights for the Christmas season, The Memorial Tree stands out with its colored lights lit up each evening. In early December on a stormy night, a prayer vigil was held to honor and remember those that have been a light in our lives. At the close of the ceremony, cards were handed out on which to write a thoughtful note and a honored name, the cards were tied, one by one onto the tree.
Mom stood by the Memorial tree this afternoon as your cards gently swayed in the breeze.
Merry Christmas Patrick.
p.s. We left a chocolate Turtle for you under the tree.
Jennifer Gill
January 5, 2008
Dad and I went to Gatorland in Orlando Florida the other day. Another bitter-sweet time. Sweet to have Fred with me to enjoy the park, bitter to remember the last time I thought about the park was when Patrick and Nick visited and sent me the pictures. I tried to re-enact the one of Nick on the ground trying to escape the jaws of the gator.(fake, of course) It came out pretty good with my digital as the people were watching me act like a nut. I knew Patrick would have been proud of me to do something crazy and attract a little attention. Dad and I enjoyed the sun, the swampy bird trails and the alligator wrestling. Do you remember that day so many years ago Nick?!? I wiped the tears away several times as I thought of Patrick and said my goodbye's one more time. I love you today and forever. I missed you today and will forever. Funny shoes, funny smiles, funny hats, funny Pat.
Christine Floyd
July 12, 2007
I agree. I spent this 4th in Scotland where the day means nothing and I missed more than ever the extremely illegal fireworks show we always had. I've moved away from family and home before and uncle Pat never let me forget about home, always whit a card, letter, or great package and I know he would have done his best to smuggle me something explosive!
Steve Boyd
July 10, 2007
Wow Mike, what a great entry! I almost hate to follow it with something so trivial...
Anyway, driving to work on the morning of the 5th of July, a radio talkshow noted how quiet this "4th" seemed, sighting a noticeable absence of bottle rockets and firecrackers. "Of course!?!" I thought, "it was always Pat".
Mike Nemeth
July 9, 2007
Pat would always have bottle rockets on the 4th of July. Funny what you remember about a person. Sometimes your life is so full you dont have time to stop and take a breath and see what you lost. I had a chance to live with Pat for a number of years after his divorce. He enjoyed living, good food and drink. I never seen him ever get into a fight with someone, he loved holidays and get togethers and loved to one up you on a story. He was a member of the Sierra Club. He volunteered every year at the homeless thanksgiving dinner put on at St. Johns. He made chocolates every Christmas to hand out. He was very proud of his son Nick and I'm glad he found the happiness he was looking for in his 2nd marriage to Aldona. Pat left a good footprint on this planet.
Jennifer Gill
June 17, 2007
Thinking of Patrick today I can hardly bare the thought of never seeing him again, never talking to him again, never sharing with him again, so I will share it in this guest book. Of course it is a silly, funny thought that only he would laugh hysterically over, I miss you so much. I was in a restaurant and read this: What your ingredients say about you--MUSTARD--you dream in vibrant color, nothing gets you down, you're the life of the party, especially if that party has mustard!!!!!!!!!!!!!And boy did Patrick love mustard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Christine
May 28, 2007
I dont know if anybody is still checking this, but I was just thinking today how things get pushed to the back of you head, you know, out of sight out of mind, well I don't want Uncle Pat to be one of those...
Steve Ignots
February 17, 2007
I will miss Pat. He served in our Boy Scout Troop (496) for only a short while with his son Nick but no one will forget the wacky hat, the balloons or the ever present smile.
Michelle rogers
February 10, 2007
TO A GREAT GUY,PAT I WILL MISS YOU YOU WERE MY FIRST HUSBAND,FATHER TO MY SON NICK I SORRY I COULDN'T FACE GOING TO YOUR FUNERAL FOR IT WAS TOO HARD TO REALIZE YOU ARE GONE,NOT TO SEE OUR SON GET MARRIED ,HAVE HIS FIRST CHILD BUT NOW I HAVE TO BE THERE FOR BOTH OF US AND I WILL!YOU WERE MY 1ST HUSBAND,FRIEND TO THE END I WILL MISS YOU GOD BLESS THE ONES YOU LEFT BEHIND MICHELLE
candice grube
February 9, 2007
Dearest "Pat" my Aldona, and the Boyd Family I an so sad to have heard of the passing of this great guy "man" I loved working with him during the Lady Ann days and just him stopping by the house unannoounsed and not caring that I was in my pj's in the middle of a facial, it didn't matter to him he was just smiley pat happy all the time. He loved to make the kids balloons and tell his crazy stories. What a wonderful dad, friend, husband and a human being. Although I didn't get to say good by he will know how much he will be missed so much. Have super fun in heaven and you and Dave check in on me from time to time. My prayers to the entire family.
Love Always
Candy Grube and family
Linda (McCormick) Horner
February 7, 2007
Pat left a legacy which is so evident from the fond memories that are written here from so many of the lives he touched. I haven't remained in contact with Pat over the years, but was always greeted by him with a bear hug and a big smile when I visited home and St.Johns.
From our days at Lady Ann, I've got many memories of an easy-going, gentle guy who could always lighten the mood and worked as hard, if not harder, than the rest of us "hired help". Like Linda and Mrs. Boyd, he was often my chauffeur to and from the party sites, and I remember good conversations -- sometimes goofy and light, sometimes deep and serious -- he knew my brothers and was a good sounding board for this young kid who was going through some of those difficult passages. He was full of good advice, insight and integrity. I've no doubt about his devotion to Nick, and affection for his nieces and nephews. I know you all will miss him tremendously, but will surely remember him with tons of laughs and smiles.
MARTY MICHIELS
February 7, 2007
KEVIN AND FAMILY
AFTER BEING FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY FOR 43 YEARS,I FEEL I LOST A BROTHER.I LIKED THE WAY PAT ALWAYS MADE ME LAUGH.I HAVE GREAT RESPECT FOR THE LOVE HE HAD FOR HIS FAMILY MOST OF ALL HIS SON NICK.I WILL MISS PAT VERY MUCH.ALL MY LOVE AND PRAYERS TO THE BOYD FAMILY.
MARTY
Boyd Family
February 6, 2007
Deeply Regreted by all his family here in Northern Ireland Love and Prayers to all the family.Theres extra star in the sky tonight ,love Aunt Ruby,Aunt Roberta ,Aunt Kay,Aunt Carol,and all his cousins
Julie Anne Boyd
February 6, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Corey Green
February 4, 2007
Jennifer, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.
The Bourbon Street Crew,
Corey, Christine, Gina, and Tiffany
Doris Finney
February 3, 2007
Dear Jennifer and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. May your fond memories bring your family comfort. Jennifer please know you are part of our extended Florida family so please call if there is anything we can do.
Love,
Ron & Doris Finney
Doris Finney
February 3, 2007
Dear Jennifer and Family,
We so sorry to hear of your loss. May your fond memories bring you comfort in the days to come. Jennifer you are part of our extended Florida family so please call if there anything we can do.
Love,
Ron & Doris Finney
DAVID AND DEBBIE GREEN
February 3, 2007
DEAR JB,
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW WE WERE THINKING OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
SINCERELY,
DAVID AND DEBBIE
GREEN
Rhonda Tarrant
February 3, 2007
Jennifer and her Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Shane,Rhonda,Danielle, and Savannah Tarrant (St.Louis, MO)
Roy Michiels
February 2, 2007
I'm very sorry for the loss of Patrick...I've been a friend of the Boyd family my whole life, but only recently got to know Patrick...I worked with Pat on the boat show at McCormick place the day he passed away...What a terrible shock to hear the news...Patrick was a great guy and fun to work with...A few days before he passed he brought me a box of home made chocolate as a Christmas gift...God bless your family
Alexis Beyer
January 30, 2007
I was unable to make it to the memorial due to communication issues but I would like to say a few things. Words cannot alone express how sorry I am to hear this news. Pat was a wonderful guy, fantastic. I remember him always saying so many funny things, always making me laugh. He was kind, sincere, and hilarious. Every time I saw him there were always smiles on his face. He was genuine, one of a kind. He will be missed dearly, forever. Everyone of you are in my prayers. May God bless you and keep you in this tragic hour. Much love.
James Lynch
January 29, 2007
I will always remeber everything Uncle Pat did for me and my family. He took care of me and made sure I was always happy. Even now after this tragedy he is still providing great opportunites for me. I will not let you down Uncle Pat. You were my Godfather, my friend but most importantly you were my Great and Fantastic Uncle Pat. I love you and miss you.
James
Ronald Hirsch
January 29, 2007
I recall Patrick always being the happy camper. Even through diffucult times.
Jim and Family know I feel your loss and saddness.
I look back to all the good times we shared.
God Bless
Stephen Boyd
January 28, 2007
Hey Everyone!
For all who couldn't make it to the memorial service, here are some of the things I shared on Patrick’s Life from a little brother's prospective.
Blessings,
-Steve
Some years ago, Patrick and I were pallbearers at a funeral, we didn’t know the deceased but we were friends of the family. Unintentionally we arrived at the chapel about a half hour before everyone else. For a lengthy period it was just the two of us in a large room trying to mask our uneasiness at being alone in a funeral parlor with the deceased. At some point organ music intended to be comforting began playing from an undisclosed source. (remember the Ghost and Mr. Chicken?) It was then Patrick broke the silence and said, if I die before you I have two requests, 1) don’t let them play this music, and 2) I want them to play “Yes, We Have No Bananas”.
In the Lady Ann years, there was a stretch when he would dress up as Santa Clause at Christmas Parties and hand out chocolates to the children. The funny thing was though, he made absolutely no attempt to disguise his voice as Jolly ol’ St. Nick, it was still just raspy Patrick.
I thought if I had to describe Pat to someone. He was certainly no slave to fashion. But I thought I might describe him as a cross between Steve Irwin the crocodile guy (but with a few more miles on him), and a light hearted and jovial Jack Nicholson.
When I was about nine, we had a chicken in our yard (it’s a long story...) this coincided at the time with the mountain man movies Jeremiah Johnson, Frontier Freemont and Grizzly Adams, the whole communing with nature thing. I heard Pat speaking in a commanding voice out in the yard. Looking out the window, there was Pat striking a commanding pose. To his right and in front of him was our dog Tony sitting with pious obedience at attention. Perched on Pat’s arm like a Danish falconer was the chicken struggling to maintain balance. It’s funny now, but at the time I was envious.
A trait about Pat I admired was that he didn’t make grandeous promises about things that sounded big but would never happen. He did small kind things all the time without being asked.
As recording secretary in the carpenters union I was filing forms and came across his membership application. At first I thought it was someone else with the same name ‘til I read the details. In the months that followed I saw line items of tuition reimbursements for a long string of carpentry night school classes he had been completing. He was calling contractors looking for work, he was networking with other carpenters. I know of way to many people who sit home and wait for the phone to ring. I saw Patrick living out a saying I memorized years back “when a man’s fight begins with himself, he’s worth something!" There are those who wait to be lucky, and those who go out and create opportunities for luck to happen. Solomon had said “do you see a man who excels in his work, he will go before kings not unknown men”
Talking to Aldona the other night, through tears she told of the plans her and Pat had been making. I thought, a life well lived is always making plans of what they’re going to do next. So it was no odd thing for Pat to be disrupted at any time. Too many people make no plans and live a life squandered.
To Aldona, thank you for marrying my brother! You made him the happiest man in the world!
We need to cling to the good things in Patrick’s life as inspirations for us. It would be unbearable if it were possible for Patrick to know that his passing produced only regrets and loss for us. Retain the good things and draw inspiration into your own life.
Lew Wedgewood
January 27, 2007
I would like to send my deepest condolences to all of the members of the Boyd family on the untimely loss of Pat. Pat and I were friends at Roosevelt High School and we were teammates on the swim team there. We also spent many hours working together in his family catering business. And although we had lost track of each other over the years, I still have many great memories of Pat. He was a wonderfully cheerful person and always ready with a joke. We had a lot of great laughs back then. Goofing around at swim practice playing water polo (or animal ball, as we called it) after we got our laps done. Or telling jokes with Larry Bridges in the kitchen while cleaning up after a catering job. Pat had a great gift of connecting with others. We could talk about anything from the art of using engine braking to save the brakes on the van to philosophizing on the deepest mysteries of life. Pat was a great buddy and I enjoyed the time we spent together. He will be greatly missed.
Robert Weaver
January 27, 2007
Pat allways brought a smile to the families of Pack and Troop 496. From balloon animals to his crazy Scout leader hat with the horns! Our families will truly miss his his fun spirit! (Bob Weaver Scoutmaster Troop 496)
Jenna Simmons
January 27, 2007
To the Family,
I want to extend my deepest apologize for the loss of a brother, uncle, cousin, father and friend. I hope you all see that he's looking down on you and may always be in your life.
Jenna Simmons
David Nemeth
January 27, 2007
I was sorry to hear about the untimely passing of Pat. He was a good freind to my family the Nemeths. He was a kind and caring person. I have alot of good memories being on the Roosevelt High school swim team with pat.
Many condolences to the Boyd family.
sincerely
David Nemeth
The Bohm's
January 27, 2007
Our deepest sympathies to the Boyd family and friends. We reflect to remember the good times of fun and fellowship with Pat. The boys of the Scout Troop 496 remember Pat for his humor, horned hat, balloons and great camp menus. We always enjoyed Pat’s desire to lend a hand with the entertaining of the boys during Cub Scout Blue & Gold Banquets.
Nick’s fortune in having a father so committed to wanting to be involved with him during his time. God bless.
Christine Floyd
January 27, 2007
To all the family I am grieving with you, to my cousins we enjoyed some of the best relatives you can ask for, but along with others I know "Great & Fantastic Uncle Pat" has left us with one thing we can never lose, the fact that we have all recieved uncondictional love from a man whos main goals where to see others happy and with smiles.
That above all is what I will remeber and hope most of you will too.
Kathleen Boyd
January 26, 2007
Oh my great love for my brother. I have so many memories. I looked up to him because he was just a year ahead of me in school. On my first day of High School, I got myself all ready and I asked him, "How do I look?" and he said, "What do I care, I'm your brother." I said to tell me anyway and he said, I guess you look okay. Every time I saw him I told him what a great father he was. I thanked him for generously letting me and my 3 children stay in his 1 bedrooom apartment for 5 weeks when we didn't have anywhere else to go. He was alway smiling and our mother always said, "He wore his heart on his sleeve." I can say so much more.... God Bless until we see each other once more, I will hold your heart in mine. Your sister Kathy
Sally Luery
January 26, 2007
To Kevin and his family, I am very sorry for the loss of your brother. My deepest sympathies.
Jennifer Gill
January 26, 2007
Happy memories of my brother Patrick to cheer us during our unexpected grieving:
Making chocolate with Nick on holidays and receiving a box of them every Christmas in the mail--
Balloons, balloons & balloons--
Fireworks and bonfires--
Funny hats, funny smiles--
Snorkling in the Florida springs--
Hiking up Mt. Baldy--
Dancing, plays, Chicago blues--
Groumet meals, birthday cakes--
Love and big bear hugs for all--
expecially Aldona his beautiful wife, Nick his son who will keep the fun alive, and Mum who will hold him in her arms forever--
James Boyd
January 26, 2007
Patrick David Boyd
The Best Father to young Nick.
"The Great and Fantastic Uncle Pat"
Chef Patrick........
Son........Brother........Uncle........Cousin........Best of Friends.
We all love you Patrick.
To all who knew my brother,
Patrick was like a gentle breeze,
You just felt good when he was around.
I will always cherish the memory our last hug at the Boyd Family Christmas Party.
God Bless you Brother Pat.
I Love you, Jim
Dan & Chris Nottingham and Family
January 26, 2007
Pat, we will miss your face that always seemed to have a smile, and your funny take on life. Heaven is going to get their share of balloon animals now!
Tim & Emily
January 25, 2007
Our sincerest condolences to the entire Boyd family for the loss of a truly unique and gifted person. I met Pat in 1976 on my first day of swim team tryouts at Roosevelt and we instantly became the best of friends. We shared a locker for three years and he introduced me to Emily, the love of my life for the last 28 years.
The friendship we all shared over the years was as deep as any I've ever had. Despite the distance of not living in the Chicagoland area anymore, our memories of are filled with the exuberant humor, complete unselfishness and total genuineness that epitomized Patrick.
May his loved ones find solace in knowing that he has touched the hearts of so many people.
Peace,
Shawn Maclean
January 25, 2007
Pat was like a brother to me when growing up in Chicago. The whole boyd family is like my family. I can't put how much I feel about losing him. God bless you all very much! I miss you Mrs Boyd.
Sue Quigley-Gregg
January 25, 2007
So Sorry for the friends & family of Patrick, He was the man to put a smile on your face, we always met him at the Irish American Center on St. Patrick's Day, and he was a great friend during High School We will miss you Patrick
Sue & Steve Gregg & Family
Michael Zary
January 25, 2007
I am very sorry to hear of Pat's passing. I spent many fun times together with Pat and Nick on Scouting events several years ago. Pat was my canoe partner on one of these events, and I will always remember the fun that we had. May God Bless you,
Randy Drogos
January 25, 2007
The the Boyd family I would like to express my deepest sympathy on the loss of Patrick. He was happy, honest and a dear friend.
Pattie & Bob Engel
January 25, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to Kevin and Stephen and the Boyd family. Sorry for your loss.
Pattie, Carpenters Local Union No. 181
David Bauman
January 25, 2007
I am very shocked to hear of Patrick's death. I only knew him from a few Scouting events, but I really enjoyed his company and his character. He cooked some fabulous meals.
David Bauman
January 25, 2007
I am very shocked to hear of Patrick's death. I only knew Patrick from a few Scouting events, but I really enjoyed his company and his character. He also cooked some fabulous meals.
Thea Pazen
January 25, 2007
We are shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. We hope that the Angels are enjoying playing with their balloons in Heaven; here on Earth, everyone at St. John's, and particularly all the children, will never get over losing Patrick. The family is in our prayers. --Thea Pazen, Alan Arlan and Adrienne
Rick & Marsha Moskovitz
January 25, 2007
Sorry to hear about Patrick. Our prayers are with you.
Rick & Marsha Moskovitz
Kevin and Julie Page
January 25, 2007
Our deepest sympathies to the Boyd family and friends. We are so very sorry for your loss.
DONALD HOLTON
January 25, 2007
JENNIFER,OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
DON &GLADYS
odell-cheryl and the whole emberton family
January 25, 2007
may god bless and be with you at this time of sadness.patrick was a great guy and a personal friend.
Lisa-Marie Nelson
January 25, 2007
Our Sympathies to the entire Boyd Family. Patrick was a special person, a true one of a kind and he will be greatly missed.
Lisa-Marie and John
Jack & Fay Viverito
January 25, 2007
My Hearth goes out to Pat's family.
He will be missed by all that knew him.
May God bless and keep him safe in his arms for all time.
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