Visitation

Jan 3, 2020

Biography

Patrick “Joe” Berry Jr. age 92; passed away surrounded by his beloved family. Loving husband of Mary; Dear father of James (the late Pamela), Mary Jo ( Mike) Gogola, Kathy (Bob) Bauers, Kevin, Nancy (Tom) McInerney and Tommy ( Nichole); Devoted grandfather of Patrick (Kirsten), Bridget, Brendan (Kristen), Danny, Kevin, Megan, Ryan, Rachel and Sean; Cherished great-grandfather of Wyatt Joseph and Savannah Rose; Loving uncle, cousin and friend to many. He was preceded in death by his parents, Patrick and Beatrice (nee Kelly), brother, John and sister, Mary. Patrick was born on November 16, 1927 in Pittsburgh, Pa. He graduated from St. Michaels and enlisted in the Navy to serve his country. He attended the University of Illinois and studied electronics and after graduating he worked at Graybar Electric until he retired in 1990. Joe’s greatest accomplishments in life were providing for his family and being a loving husband to Mary for 64 and a half years, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His kindness and big heart remain a lasting legacy to his family, We are thankful and blessed to have him with us for so long. Family and friends will meet at Queen of the Rosary Church, 750 W. Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village, on Friday, January 3rd, for a Lying in State, 8:30 am until the Celebration of the Mass, 10:00 am. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, share time with a loved one. Arrangements were entrusted to The Oaks Funeral Home. For funeral info: 630-250-8588 or www.oaksfh.com

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