RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Patrick E. Mahoney has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 78; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Western Springs, Patrick E. Mahoney was a widely admired member of the legal community and the loving husband of Jeanne; and
WHEREAS, Patrick E. Mahoney was the much-addred father of Timothy, Maureen, Peggy, Tom and Terry and the grandfather of twelve to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Raised in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood on the Southwest Side, Patrick E. Mahoney graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and DePaul University College of Law; and
WHEREAS, Patrick E. Mahoney was a partner in the law firm of Mahoney, Crowe & Goldrick, P.C., where he specialized in personal injury cases; and
WHEREAS, Patrick E. Mahoney played an instrumental role in helping to save St. Angela's Elementary School on the West Side from closure a decade ago and helped the institution to thrive and increase enrollment; and
WHEREAS, An individual of great generosity and concern for others, Patrick E. Mahoney served as a member of the Board of Directors of Misericordia Home; and
WHEREAS, Patrick E. Mahoney was involved with Misericordia for 38 years where he provided pro bono legal advice and donated money to build a residential house on its campus; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Patrick E. Mahoney serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Patrick E. Mahoney to his family members, friends and all who knew him, and enabled him to enrich their lives in ways they will never forget; and
WHEREAS, Patrick E. Mahoney was an individual of great integrity and accomplishment who will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his many relatives, friends and admirers; and
WHEREAS, To...
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