Patrick R. Garlow

Patrick R. Garlow obituary

Patrick R. Garlow

Patrick Garlow Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst on Oct. 23, 2025.
Patrick R. Garlow, age 25, passed away suddenly, native of Elmhurst, currently of Orlando, FL; graduate York High School Class of 2017 and Bradley University Class of 2021; past president Phi Gamma Delta; manager with Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Attractions; beloved son of Kathryn, nee Hagensee and Robert "Bob" Garlow; dear brother of Amanda (Collin) Kosanda and Scott Garlow; cherished grandson of Mary Garlow and the late Maynard Garlow and the late Theodore and the late Eugenia Hagensee; fond nephew of Susan, Thomas (Debbie) and Michael Hagensee and Ken, Jim (Jeanette), Karl and Dave (Chris) Garlow and Carol (Mark) Bolton and Shirley (Michael) Morris; cousin and friend of many. Visitation Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. at Visitation Catholic Church. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, 733 Third Avenue, Suite 510, New York NY 10017. Live stream of the funeral Mass available through the funeral home website. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com

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