Patrick H. Danaher

Patrick Henry Danaher, age 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Retired Chicago Police Officer, Army Veteran, devoted member/volunteer with Southwest Sertoma, and die-hard Chicago White Sox and Notre Dame football fan. Beloved Husband of Dianne, nee Quinn, for 56 years; Devoted Father of Colleen (Derek) Doyle, Patrick (Sandy) Danaher; the best Grandpa to Maura and Jake Doyle, Cole, Sydney and Quinn Danaher; Loving Son of the late Mildred and late Clement; Son-in-Law to the late Martin and Ruth Quinn; Brother of the late Edward Danaher; Beloved Brother-in-Law to Mary Ellen (Russ) Grobe, Margie (the late Mike) Siefert, Marty (Kathryn) Quinn, the late Patty Quinn, the late Marge (the late Edward) Danaher. Dear Uncle to many Nieces and Nephews; Loved by many relatives and friends. Member of Illinois Police Association (I.P.A.), Fraternal Order of Police (F.O.P.), and beloved St. Denis and St. Linus parishes. Pat was so proud to be a Chicago Police Officer and loved sharing his time in the F.O.P. with his Father-in-Law "Mart". He cherished being a graduate of St. Ignatius HS and Loyola University. His closest friends called him "Squire" and he had a smile followed by some Irish wit for everyone he met. Visitation Saturday December 6, 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at Rosary Hill Home followed by 10:30 a.m. Mass in their chapel, 9000 W. 81st St., Justice, IL. A short interment service will follow at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, 6001 W. 111th St., Alsip, IL, 60803. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the family's cherished Rosary Hill Home (address above). Arrangements entrusted to Curley Funeral Home, Chicago Ridge. For Funeral info: (708) 422-2700 or www.curleyfuneralhome.com