Patrick J. Flaherty

Patrick J. Flaherty, 70, Retired Battalion Chief CFD and owner of P.J. Flaherty's in Evergreen Park, IL. Beloved husband of Lori, nee Cerny; Devoted father of Ellen Flaherty (Colin Meister), Katie Flaherty (Christian Ferchau) and Megan Flaherty (Steve Kositzky); Proud Poppy of Everett, Tessa, Sloane, Callum and Warren; Cherished son of the late Michael and Eileen (nee O'Shea) Flaherty; Loving brother of Michael (Lora) Flaherty, Maureen (Steve) Fisher, John (Kathy) Flaherty, Katie (Chuck) Suhajda, Steve (Mary), Eileen (Tim) Binkus and Tom (Christine) Flaherty; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Pat was one of the founding fathers of the ROMEOS and he was a passionate master gardener. Visitation Tuesday 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Wednesday 9:30 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St., Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 to St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, 7740 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL. Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (https://www.lls.org/il) or Ignite the Spirit (www.ignitethespirit.org) will be appreciated. For Funeral Info: (708) 422-2700 or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.