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Patrick Rodden Obituary

Patrick Rodden, 87, Native of Termon, County Donegal, Ireland. Beloved husband of Mary, nee Cunnie, for 57 years. Loving father of Patrick (Carolyn) Rodden, the late Margaret Wydra, Kathleen (Mike Dwyer) and Eileen (Bob) Rosenquist. Cherished Grandpa of Patrick, Matthew, Kayla, James and Grace Rodden, Noah, Michael and Liam Wydra, Abbey and Bobby Rosenquist. Devoted son of the late John and Mollie Rodden. Dear brother of Bryan of Ireland and Gerry. Also preceded in death by his siblings, Eddie, Jimmie, John, Bridget, Joe, Kitty, Colm, Frank and Mary Alice. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Pat was a bricklayer by trade and a longtime employee of the City of Chicago. Visitation Friday, December 11, 2020 from 5 until 8 PM at M J Suerth Funeral Home, 6754 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago. Due to current Covid-19 guidelines, we are limited to 10 attendees at a time. Face masks and social distancing are required at all times. Please keep your visit brief. The family appreciates your cooperation and understands if you are unable to attend in these difficult times. Funeral Saturday, family and friends meeting 9:45 AM at St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Church, 6030 W. Ardmore, Chicago for Mass at 10:00 AM. Mass live streamed at: memorialslive.com/rodden Interment Maryhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Friends for a Cure paypal.me/friends4acure or American Cancer Society. For further information 773-631-1240 or www.suerth.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Dec. 9, 2020.

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Gerard Gallagher

December 3, 2025

Reflecting on those past happy memories with Pat and all the Rodden family .. never forgotten

Gerard Gallagher

December 4, 2022

The years pass so quickly, the memories remain.
Reflecting on how life goes on, my thoughts and prayers to the Rodden family.
May Pat be at rest with my mother Bridget in paradise, watching over us all and keeping us safe.

John Rodden

April 30, 2022

Pat was a man of few words, but he could say more with a hand on your shoulder and most people could say in a 1 hour speech. he was a man of powerful feelings and deep love. I was privileged to get to know him as a boy, when he came to Philadelphia and stayed with our family for a time, before he made his way to Chicago and got his footing in America. my entire family, and most especially my father, had the greatest respect and affection for Pat. please no, pat, you are gone but not forgotten. your nephew John, eldest son of John and Rose

Gerard Gallagher & Family

December 29, 2020

My deepest sympathy to all the Rodden Family, I was deeply saddened on hearing the news, Pat was a wonderful man with his own very unique character, I spent many evenings with him over the years when I visited and he always had a genuine welcome for me, he was very close to my mother Bridget who sadly passed away earlier this year. A true Irish character who never forgot his roots.
May he forever Rest in Peace with all his departed family.

Bridget Rodden

December 11, 2020

My sincere sympathy to Mary and family on the sad passing of our Uncle Pat.

Alicia LaPenta Wydra

December 11, 2020

My deepest sympathy to the Rodden family. I will always remember Mr Rodden for his kindness and laugh. I am grateful to the Roddens for their friendship and love. I hope the family’s pain is eased knowing Marge is there to greet him with a big smile, hug and kiss. ❤ Alicia LaPenta Wydra

Eileen M Rosenquist

December 10, 2020

Eileen

December 10, 2020

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Joan DeFilippo (O'Reilly)

December 9, 2020

I remember Mr. Rodden as a nice man, always friendly, rather quiet. He was a hard worker and loved his family. He was at all of the events at St. Tars and he always had a smile on his face.
My condolences to the entire Rodden family, I am sure he and Marge are reunited and will watch over all of you.

Rita Eastman

December 9, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Sending loving thoughts and best wishes to all the Rodden family from Eugene Oregon

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Dec

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Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Heneghan-Suerth Funeral & Cremation Service

6250 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, IL 60646

Dec

12

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Church

6030 W. Ardmore, Chicago, IL

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