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PATRICK HARRITY Obituary

Father Patrick (Pat) Harrity C.M. Entered into eternal life on July 27, 2012 at the age of 71. Born in Chicago, IL. He entered the Vincentians in 1959 at St Mary's of the Barrens in Perryville, Mo. and was ordained in 1968. During his years of ministry he served in seminaries, parishes, provincial administrations, as a Director of the Daughters of Charity, and at DePaul University. One of ten children, Fr. Pat was survived by several siblings many nieces and nephews, and will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Visitation will be held at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Chicago on Wednesday, Aug. 1 from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at the Church on Thursday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in the All Saints Cemetery in Des Plains, IL. Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville, MO provided the arrangements.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jul. 29, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for PATRICK HARRITY

23 Entries

Kathy McGowan

August 31, 2012

Fr Pat -- Many years ago, you made a difference in my life by your witness to God's love. I am a better person for having known you. My prayers for you and your family. Kathy McGowan

Michael Martin

August 7, 2012

Will always remember Fr. Harrity as a great Dean and a good and kind man. I still miss our neighborhood breakfasts after Mass at St. Vincent's, and already miss his wise counsel.

Mike Martin (Lemont, Class of 1970)

Mark Waslewski

August 2, 2012

I have known alot of priests, both religious and diocesan. Pat Harrity is at the top of the list. He was definitely a man of the highest integrity. He knew who he was, and who he wasn't. He possessed a unique set of gifts as professor, dean and spiritual guide. Pat's spirit emanated great care and concern for others, along with humility and simplicity of heart. Over the past years, I would have an occasion to see him at an event, or in between things. He was always gracious and a true gentleman, asking about family, asking how I was doing, just uttering some short comment or two that would evoke a smile or laugh from both of us. Pat lived his priesthood so naturally, like no one else I have known as priest. We each had our "favorite" CM's that helped us in one way or another. Pat was mine. He pointed the way to Christ and to Vincent. Rest in peace, Father Harrity. Deo gratias.

PEGGY O'MALLEY CALDIERARO

August 1, 2012

God bless the entire Harrity family, esp. Fr. Patrick. I was in school with Sheila at St. Vincent de Paul.

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August 1, 2012

Father Pat,
You were a true guide to our class of young men at Lemont (class of 1971). You were a great leader for us and will always be in our hearts.

I also thank you for your blessings when you presided at my marriage to my wife June in 1976. June and I will always remember you for going out of your way to be there for us on that special day.

Yours in St. Vincent,
Paul & June Crumrine

Fr. Pat and Carol at St. Vincent Church, August 2010

Carol & Dave Frohlichstein

August 1, 2012

To all who knew him we know we have lost one of the best. May he rest in the peace he so readily deserves and know that he lives on here in all of the lives he has touched along the way. We'll miss you not only as a priest but a friend.

Bob and Mary Denise Vogler

July 31, 2012

To all the Harrity family we shall miss
Pat Bob enjoyed fishing with him when he
came to the lake with us God Bless

Ruth and Jim Kalal

July 31, 2012

To the Harrity Family:
We are truly saddened and sorry for the loss of your brother. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Bill McGill

July 31, 2012

Father Pat....what can a say about a good friend, a teacher and a decent basketball player. You helped us all out in Lemont. Thank you.

Bob Tuider

July 31, 2012

My sincere condolences to the Harrity family. I was a student at St. Vincent DePaul, Lemont (class of '69) and always thought Fr. Harrity was an example of what a priest should be. I had the good fortune of seeing him last June in Perryville and was saddened to learn of his illness. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mark Morrow

July 31, 2012

Father Pat,

You meant so much to our class (Lemont 1971.) You were our teacher, coach and friend.

Please watch out for Kevin up there. He can probably use your help.

Carrie Emge

July 30, 2012

I'm so glad I got to meet Father Pat while at DePaul University. He was a wonderful human being and will be missed.

Sandra Claeson

July 30, 2012

Such a kind man

Christina Ferrari

July 30, 2012

Thank you, Fr. Pat for all you gave to the DePaul community and to my spiritual development. Your kindness captured the sense of hospitality in CCM and the Vincentian family. I will miss your sense of humor and warm heart.

Peggy & Frank Cardile

July 30, 2012

It was a pleasure to reconnect with Father Pat, who was a first cousin of my mother Ann Harrity Cednik, a few years ago when he was pastor at St. Vincent's Parish and we were visiting from Maryland. Father Pat presided at our wedding in 1969 and also at my mother's funeral in 2007. He provided prayerful support for me and my family during a prolonged illness in 2008. Father Pat was a blessing to the large extended Harrity clan and will be missed by many. Thank you, Father Pat. We love you. Rest in peace.

Cathy Rozier

July 30, 2012

Father Pat taught me all about strength and patience. What a vibrate man. He will be missed!

July 30, 2012

To the Harrity Family,
Fr. Pat was such a blessing in my life and everyone he touched... he will be dearly missed and will always remain in a special spot in my heart. Love and Prayers, Patty Hayes, Chicago, Illinois

Goran Anderson

July 30, 2012

It was my pleasure to have known you. My sympathy to your family.

Marisa Ybarra

July 30, 2012

Father Pat,

You will be very missed. Thank you for touching mine and my housemates lives during our year in the Vincent and Louise House. You have touched the lives on many DePaulians, CCMers and V&Lers and we were all changed for the better. I will miss you very much.

Eddie Hansen Family

July 29, 2012

To The Harrity Family,
Fr Pat was a Blessing to all who knew him. He made our Faith easy to embrace and Sacraments he celebrated extra special. He will be greatly missed.
Love and Prayers,

Peggy Harrity

July 29, 2012

To all my sister-in-law's and brother in law,
I am so sorry to hear of your brother's passing. He loved all of you and was so happy to be near his family. The last visit we had together in Perrysville, he was in great spirits and his room was filled with family pictures and of course his Irish flag and DePaul jersey and hats. I know God has welcomed him home and we all can remember him with love. I know he is missed. With love, your sister in law, Peggy

July 29, 2012

Father Harrity, it was a pleasure to have known you, work with you and a part of our lifes, Jeannie & Tom Lawson, Chicago

July 29, 2012

Father Pat
You were a wonderful person and had a great humorous side to you. You will be missed by all who knew you. Our sympathy goes to your family. The Hallmans from Minnesota.

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