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Patrick Kerrigan Obituary

Patrick Francis Kerrigan Passed away unexpectedly on July 5, 2011. Born in 1933 in Dublin Ireland son of Patrick and Mary Kerrigan. In 1953 as a young man he left Ireland for Toronto, a year later he made his way to San Francisco. There he met and married the love of his life Kathleen (Boyle) Kerrigan. Together for 51 years they built a life and family together in South San Francisco. The loving father of Bernadette (David Barry), John, and Paul (Keren Kerrigan) and cherished grandfather to Brian, Kevin, and Sean Patrick. Brother to Seamus and Ultan Kerrigan (Ireland), Nuala Quill and Blatt Schubel (NJ) and brother in-law to Mary Ellen Hickey, Noreen Porter (SF). He also leaves behind many loving nieces, nephews and dear friends. Pat lived his life for his family. Always quick with a smile and a joke. Known and loved to all as " Grandpa Kerrigan" he never missed a baseball or sports activity for his grandsons. Pat was devoted to his religion and a tireless volunteer at St. Veronica's Church where he was a parishioner of the year 2010. He retired in 1994 after 30 years of service as a sales man for Continental Baking Company. Friends are invited to a Funeral Mass Monday 1230pm at St. Veronica Church 434 Alida Way, South San Francisco. Committal Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Saint Vincent De Paul Society Saint Veronica's Church at 434 Alida Way, South San Francisco, Ca. 94080.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Jul. 7 to Jul. 11, 2011.

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Joe&Joan Power

July 12, 2011

On behalf of the Power Family
we are deeply saddened to hear of Pat's sudden passing. A great family man who always greeted with a smile.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

July 11, 2011

We are so sorry to hear of Pat's passing. He will be missed but remembered always as Grandpa Kerrigan. We will always remember his voice and laugh and his beautiful smile!

Our condolences to your family.

The Goldberg Family

July 11, 2011

To the Kerrigan Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers during this special time. I will surely miss Mr. Kerrigan's smile at Mass. Colleen Egan

Nancy Burke-McCarthy

July 11, 2011

I feel very lucky to have known Pat and even luckier that I just talked to him a few weeks ago. Pat was always so kind to my family, and I thank him for that, and how lucky are we are to have a new angel to look out for us. Our memories are priceless and I know that you all have plenty of those. He was the the true meaning of a Gentleman....

Alan Doyle

July 11, 2011

Podge was my godfather and my Dad's childhood and closest friend, having immigrated from Ireland to Canada then the US with him. He will be missed dearly by many.

July 10, 2011

To The Kerrigan Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Pat was a wonderful man who loved his family deeply. He will now watch over all of you.

Gerry Tanti

July 10, 2011

Good-Bye Mr. (Patrick) Kerrigan. We all will miss you and the neighborhood have lost one of it's BEST GENTLEMEN.
To the Kerrigan Family:
Words cannot express my sorrow for this loss. I will cherish those memories I have of him. His smile will be forever etched in my mind.
Kingston Wong

July 10, 2011

Good-Bye Mr. (Patrick) Kerrigan. We all will miss you and the neighborhood have lost one of it's BEST GENTLEMEN.
To the Kerrigan Family:
Words cannot express my sorrow for this loss. I will cherish those memories I have of him. His smile will be forever etched in my mind.
Kingston

PATRICK KERRIGAN

July 9, 2011

To the Kerrigan Family and Barry Family,

We were so sad to hear of Patrick's passing. He was a wonderful man!!

I will always remember and now miss how he would greet me at church every week. Always a beautiful smile on his face asking how everyone was doing.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. He will truly be missed by many.

Petrini Family

July 9, 2011

Goodbye Pat, a gentleman who enjoyed life to the full, will be missed by us all. Thanks to you and Kathleen for coming to our wedding in Spain and making it special it will not be forgotten.
Kevin & Svetlana Mullaney.

July 9, 2011

Dear Mary and family, we were so shocked when we heard of Pat's passing, our condolences and prayers are with you and all the family. We shall miss waving at him when we go pass your house, and also at St.Veronica's.
God Bless you all,
Charles and Jane Healey

July 9, 2011

Such a big loss for the Kerrigan family. A day did not go by that I did not hear a story about him, funny things he said & did, little favors he asked of Bernadette or Brian, but most of all the love the family had for each other. While Mr. Kerrigan is physically gone, he will live forever through all the wonderful and loving memories he leaves behind.

Liam Schubel

July 8, 2011

Condolences to my San Francisco family. So glad I was able to get out there this year and spend time with you. Carpe Diem as the saying goes. I will miss my Uncle terribly. So true what they wrote in his obituary. I have always associated my Uncle Pat with a quick joke, smile, or kind word. They make very few men like him any more. Authentic. Walked the Walk and Talked the Talk. So proud of his life and I know he is enjoying now the fruits of a life well done. God Bless Uncle Pat and God bless the Kerrigan family. Love your nephew, Dr. Liam Schubel and family.

The Quigley family

Carol Quigley

July 8, 2011

Pat, you will be missed by so many, but especially the parishioners at St. Veronica's Catholic Church in SSF, CA. You always said hello and made everyone smile. You could always be found at the 8:30 am daily mass and on the weekend services. You were a devoted man to God,family, and friends. I will miss talking to you about your kids, and grandchildren and about my kids and all the ball games we went to. You brought a smile to my face and my husband always joked with you whenever he could after church. Pat was a true gentleman and a gem to have known and touched this earth. It was a priviledge to have known him. May God keep Him safe in Heaven until we meet again. You will be missed and you will be kept in our thoughts and in our hearts forever. May God bless you. We send our deepest heartfelt condolences to the Kerrigan family! From the Quigley Family

Carol Quigley

July 8, 2011

Pat will be missed by many, but especially the parishioners at St. Veronica's Catholic Church in SSF. He always said hello and made sure he made you smile. I would see him in church every morning at the 8:30 mass and on the weekend services. He never missed a day. Him and I would talk and laugh every once in a while. He loved his family and made sure to go to all the ball games. We would talk about his kids, his grandchildren, my children and how important it was to be at the games. He was a devoted man to God, his family and his friends. Pat, you will be missed and I will miss your loving face. May God keep you safe with Him in heaven and may we meet again! He was truly a gentleman and a gem to have touched this earth. I am fortunate to have met him. My husband loved joking with him and talking about sports and the family! God Bless you always! Our sincere heartfelt condolences go out to the Kerrigan Family~~~~~

From: Carol, Peter, Petey, and Zack Quigley, South San Francisco, CA

Gene and Chrissy Telucci

July 8, 2011

Bernadette, we're so terribly sorry to hear about your Dad. What a great guy he was! The last time we saw him, he was kicking up his heels and having a great time at the SV Crab Dinner. We know how much you and your entire family will miss him. Our prayers are with you.

July 8, 2011

The family of Howard Stoltz extends their sincere condolences to the Kerrigan family, especially Bernadette.

July 8, 2011

So sorry to hear this sad news. His smile and kindness touched so many.

The Faina Family

July 8, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Granpa Kerrigan will truly me missed by all. What a great man we all have lost.

The Coccellato Family

Mike & Barbara Ornellas

July 8, 2011

God will definitely show you the way to smiling again. We know this experience will change you forever. Just remember all the good times you shared and all the love he gave you throughout the years. He is not gone. He will live in your heart forever.

Frank & Kellie Khoury

July 7, 2011

To the Kerrigan Family,

We're so sorry to hear of the loss of Pat. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during these hard times.

Try to remember the great memories you all have shared and let those times put a smile on your face.

Frank & Kellie Khoury

Frank Silva

July 7, 2011

On behalf of the Silva Family are thoughts and prayers are with you during these trying times.

Joan Mazzotti

July 7, 2011

I'm so sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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