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Patrick Thomas Navin

FUNERAL HOME

Blake-Lamb Funeral Home

1035 North Dearborn Street

Chicago, Illinois

Patrick Navin Obituary

Patrick Thomas Navin, 50, beloved father of John Patrick and Maggie; loving son of Marguerite (the late Cyril W.); dear brother of Richard (Mary) Navin, Mary Jane Elliott and Paul (Clare); proud uncle of Kip, Gregg, Kristen, Katy, Anthony, Bethany and Benjamin. Greeting of friends will be 10 a.m. Friday until time of Memorial Mass 10:30 at Old St. Patrick's Church (Adams and Des Plaines). Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Children's Memorial Foundation, 2300 Children's Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60614. Blake-Lamb Funeral Home Directors 312-944-5594.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Jun. 10 to Jun. 11, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Patrick Navin

Sponsored by Eugene Kwok.

13 Entries

Pat with my wife mid-1980s

John McGing

June 4, 2020

The photos I have show him with his kids, so don't feel comfortable making those public. But this one taken likely at a family wedding is classic Pat. Memories fade, thought a picture would help refresh.

Shannon Marquardt

December 26, 2012

Pat was my first serious boyfriend in high school having met him at an O'gorman High School dance in 1969. By 1979, the romance portion of our relationship was dead but we remained close friends until I learned of his death in May 2005. I could tell him anything and his advice could be quite critical but always insightful.

John McGing

July 3, 2004

Pat and I went to DePaul, and were roommates for a while. We were friends a long time, he was almost a member of my family, he ate so many meals at my parents house. We had planned to get together later this month. I'm at a loss of what to say, because I just found out today, and my world has turned upside down. He infuriated me, he drove me mad and he was a great and steadfast friend. We went to Ireland together, we attended each other's weddings, reveled in the birth of our children, touched base as often as distance would permit.

His kids had a special dad, his friends had a special friend, and I can say that my world is made smaller by his leaving it.

Keep an eye on us, Pat.

John McGing

Sue Weller

June 25, 2004

I met Patrick during out new teacher orientation at Oakton Community College in January 2004. At the end of the night, when my car wouldn't start, he loaned me his. How many people would loan a stranger their car?

I was always impressed with how much Patrick loved his children. I hope they always know that they were a guiding force in his life. He spoke with great pride about them.

I'm sad that I hadn't dropped him an email in the last few months to say hello. Hopefully he will read these notes and know that we all miss him!

Mark Syers

June 24, 2004

I first met Patrick while working at NEC Tech in 1989 and have been fast friends with him ever since. My great friend Patrick was also the best boss I ever had. Patrick's legacy includes the blooming wake of an amazingly unstoppable force for the betterment of the lives of way too many people to try to account for here, especially mine. I miss most his steadfast friendship, his amazingly clear perspective, the fantastic contributions Patrick consistently made on so my important fronts (Children's Hospital Volunteerism and U.S. Supreme Court activism are just the tip of the iceberg)and his wit. My memories of Patrick being so alive in his love of family, civic responsiblity, creative recourse to problem resolution (moving mountains, really), flying and music will never fade. I will continue to employ the "Marine Corps Way", as Patrick modeled it for me, and pass it on to others.

Beth Bacci

June 15, 2004

I am sorry for this loss. Patrick was a good person and I feel lucky to have been in his life for the last 8 months. He will forever remain special to me.

Charles Washington

June 15, 2004

Patrick I always told you, you were a good man. I will always remember the experiences we had while working together at P&G. You will be missed and God Bless and Keep you.

Larry Henderson

June 14, 2004

I met Patrick about 3 years ago. He was a man with a great passion for his children and his fellow man. Pat, you will be greatly missed.

Kathy Q

June 12, 2004

I met Patrick about 2-3 years ago through a group of special education parents. He fought for his childrens' rights and taught others how to do it also. He brought his wit & humor to the table of PACE.

Ed Udovic

June 11, 2004

I first met Patrick 32 years ago when we both were freshmen living in the dorm at DePaul. He was a dear friend whose smile, good humor, personal interest and intensity could always be counted on. He's gone now, much too suddenly and much too soon. I will miss him.

Lee

June 10, 2004

Patrick. Thanks for the help. Thanks for the advice, step stool, and robe. I hope my daughter enjoys robes, step-stools, and therma-dots as much as yours. And I'm sure your son will be the best M.E. he can be, if its meant to be. You truly are special. Your honesty, candor, perspective, open-mindedness, energy, integrity, positive spirit, and intelligence will be missed not only by me but, by the many people you touched here at Motorola.

Paula Jackson

June 10, 2004

Patrick, You were so kind and appreciative of your co-workers. God Bless You. We will miss you.

Paula

Ray Swaback

June 10, 2004

Pat I will miss you. Ray

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