MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that members of this Chamber learned ofthe death of Patrick J. Cafferkey, on January 3, 2015, at the age of eighty-one; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has been informed of his passing by The Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman ofthe 39th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Born on October 31,1933, Patrick was the beloved husband of Ann (nee Rowland); loving father of Patricia (Allen) Robin, Kevin (Michele) and Annette Cafferkey; adoring grandfather of Emily, Erin (Dan), Ryan, Kelly, Scott and Edward; fond brother of Maureen (James) Holmes, Tom (the late Jan), Theresa Fitzgerald, Biney Kennedy, Brendan (Margaret), Joe (Ann), the late Madge, the late Stephen, the late Domnick and the late Raymond (Dorothy); fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; and great friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Patrick leaves a legacy of faith, dignity and love; and
WHEREAS, Patrick, who was a native of Ballina, County Mayo, Ireland, touched the lives ofall who knew him through his kindness, generosity, heart and spirit; and
WHEREAS, Patrick will be deeply missed, but the memory of his character, intelligence and compassion will live on in those who knew and loved him; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this twenty-first day of January, 2015, do hereby express our sorrow on the death of Patrick J. Cafferkey and extend to his family and friends our deepest sympathy; and
MARGARET LAURINO Alderman, 39th Ward
Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Patrick J. Cafferkey.