Patricia Ann “Patt” Gallagher
Patricia Ann”Patt” Gallagher, 79, of Chicago passed away at 8:49 am on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at her home in Chicago.
Patt was born February 13, 1943, in Chicago, the daughter of Edward and Viola Green, and sister of Holly (Fred) Wolforth. She married Kenneth M. Gallagher on October 3, 1964, in Chicago.
Patt was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth; four children Patricia (Brian) Cunningham of New Lenox, IL: Colleen (Karl Kocher) Kramer of Flossmoor, IL; Kenneth (Erica) Gallagher of LaGrange, IL; and Kelly (Dan Arnett) Gallagher of Evanston, IL; eleven grandchildren Brianna and Rebecca Kramer, Anne and Ellen Cunningham, Zoey, Rory, and Finn Gallagher, India, Carter, and Grant Aaron, and Dylan Arnett; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Patt’s professional life led her to create a pathway for women in the electrical and lighting industry. In 1986 she founded Evergreen Supply Co – the first woman-owned electrical supply business in the State of Illinois. Ten years later, her passions led her to open a second business – EverLights – giving Illinois their first lamp recycling company. Patt was recognized in 2001 with Governor Ryan’s Business Owner of the Year Award. Her most prized honor was to be named the first woman Big Shillelagh by The Electrical Association’s St. Paddy’s Day Luncheon Society in 2007.
Best known for her bubbly presence, warm smile, and unbounded kindness, she felt best when making others feel special and appreciated. A strong and enduring matriarch, she loved to bring family together to enjoy a moment and a home cooked Italian meal.
Family will receive friends from 2-8pm on Friday August 26, 2022 at the Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th Street in Countryside, IL. Funeral Mass will be at 11 am on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at St. John of the Cross Church, 5005 Wolf Road in Western Springs, IL. A luncheon will follow at LaGrange Country Club, 620 S. Brainard LaGrange, IL.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Women’s Business Development Center (wbdc.org/donate).
Dear Kelly, Dan and Family –
Our hearts are heavy today to hear of the loss of your beautiful and courageous mother Patricia. May she Rest In Peace now in the arms of our creator. Take some comfort in knowing she’s still close beside you but in a new special way.
Our sincere condolences to Patricia’s entire family.
God Bless,
Brendan, Siobhan McKinney & Family
Ken and Patty- you have my deepest condolences! God bless you and your families.
My condolences to everyone who knew Patt and to her immediate family. Every word in this letter is true and her legacy lives on through her amazing kids. I’m very happy I got to share nothing but happy times with Patt. She was loving and inclusive. It’s hard loosing someone, but I can imagine Patt being extra hard to lose. I’m sending healing energy and much love to the Gallagher’s and all who are reading this❤️
Yahali
Mr. Ken and all the Gallagher Family and friends of Mrs. Patt Gallagher,
With our deepest and sincere condolences to you All.
May Mrs. Patt Rest in Peace and May God Bless you all and give you strength at this very difficult time.
Let us Celebrate the wonderful life and legacy of Mrs. Patt Gallagher.
Sincerely, Loretta Slowick-Mulcrone & Associates / Peter G
Kelly
You have my deepest condolences! bless you and your families.
Colleen Gallagher Kramer Iam So Very Sorry to hear about your mom’s passing! I Loved her! Everytime she came into the office of Evergreen Oak she Always had a smile and always took the time to talk to me! My pr Ayers go out to you and her Beautiful Family! My Deepest Sympathy. SHARON (BLEKER) GASKIN
Kelly,
Your mother was an inspiration to all who knew her..
Sending our condolences on the loss your family is experiencing.
God bless her and may she rest in peace…
Deepest sympathy and love extended to Ken and the rest of Patt’s family. We are so sorry to learn about her passing. Patt was a true ray of Sunshine and much loved by her extended Solana Shores family here in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Her warm smile, neighborly wave, and cheerful attitude were always appreciated whenever we would see her, making our days that much better by her being among us. She will be greatly missed🙏💖
Patt was the shining torch to her family and friends. Many lives were touched by her concern and love.
Her grandchildren will always remember the special little ‘gifts’ she sent them throughout the year to celebrate Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, etc. RIP Patt, celebrate with Rich, Ken P. and the many who have gone ahead!
Ken. God bless you and your family. So sorry. I remember when Patt was starting up the business. You would tell me about it on our rides downtown to work. Your old neighbor and carpool partner , Dave Lynn
Mrs Gallagher you will truly be missed especially your smile and wisdom. God rest your soul your ONLY doorman that cares about you Mr. Melvin Ruggs
On behalf of the Tower II Staff, Our condolences to the Gallagher Family. Patt was such a sweet and cheerful soul! We will miss her big smile and happy spirit when she would enter the lobby. She was always happy to greet and talk with her neighbors and staff.
Yvette LaFrenere
Manager, Tower II
Kelly,
My deepest condolences to you and family. Your mom was a special lady — always smiling, warm, and caring.
Her traits were passed on to you, which is why she’ll never be forgotten.
May her memory be for a blessing.
It is with a heavy heart I send my condolences to Ken, Colleen, Pat, Kelly and Ken. Patt was a trailblazer on so many fronts, including her successful businesses, an advocate for environmental protection, and most importantly, personally endearing to anyone she encountered. Patt showed her love for people with the twinkle in her eye, her infectious smile, and genuine demeanor. She touched so many lives and was an uplifting individual, whether you knew her for years or was a new acquaintance. She loved interacting with people and we are all blessed to have memories with her. God bless to the Gallagher family with thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear of Pats passing! My sympathies to all of you! She was such a kind, and inspirational women! I am glad I got the chance to meet and know her ! Thinking of you all through this difficult time !!
My condolences
Colleen and Family. Please accept my condolences on the loss of Patt. She was a pioneer in our electrical industry and her loss will be felt by all. Take comfort in the fact that she raised a great family. As if that wasn’t enough she began a successful company. Take care, Mike Reynolds
On behalf of the Tower II Staff, Our condolences to the Gallagher Family. Patt was such a sweet and cheerful soul! We will miss her big smile and happy spirit when she would enter the lobby. She was always happy to greet and talk with her neighbors and staff.
Yvette LaFrenere
Manager, Tower II
They say a truly successful life is determined by how many people love and care for you.
You certainly had a very successful life!
Mrs Gallagher I always looked up to you as a mentor in my career and as my dear friend.
You will be remain in my heart and thoughts until we meet again !
Tom
Dear Ken and family,
Max and I want to express our sincere condolences.
Dear Ken & Family,
We send our condolences on the passing of Patt. She was a wonderful neighbor at the Delavan Club in Wisconsin. There were so many good times spent with Ken, Patt, and family here at the Delavan Club. We will remember Patt in our prayers and at Mass this weekend at St. Andrew’s. May she rest in peace.
Condolences to the entire Gallagher family. Patt was such a wonderful resident of Museum Tower Two. She attended most of our lady gatherings and always had a smile on her face and a kind word for everyone. We loved sharing our stories of winter trips to Florida. She was such a proud mother and grandmother of her clan. She shared many stories of Olympia Fields country club with me since we moved here from the Homewood-Flossmoor community. She was an inspiration to all of us.
Bill & Barbara Murphy
Unit 1407
We are heartbroken to hear of Patt’s passing. Our condolences and love to Ken and the entire Gallagher family. Patt was so remarkable in so many ways – she always had a smile on her face and radiated warmth, kindness… and pure love for humanity. She most certainly touched and improved the lives of anyone she met ! Patt was successful in everything she did – business and life – and did it all while raising an amazing family.
She will forever hold a very special place in our hearts 💕 Thank you Patt for all the beautiful memories –
To Ken and Patt’s family.
We will miss that cheery smile and friendly hello whenever we met Patt in the hall or Lobby at Solana Shores. She will be missed.
Neighbors from 207
Bob & Jean Heil