After graduating from Schurz High School, Patricia embarked upon a long career as a credit manager at O’Bryan Brothers Clothing Manufacturers.
Devoted mother of Gail Marie Freel and Patrick (Marianne) Mahoney.
Adoring grandmother of Jennifer (Adam) Howard, Kenneth (Katherine) Schnur, Brianna Freel, Carrie (Brett) Johnson, Tracy (Michael) Kalman, Kelly (Matthew) Wojtach, and Kathleen Mahoney.
Dear sister of Dave (Anne) Tonkinson, Betty (the late Jack) Werner, and Jean (the late Robert) Majewski.
Loving great-grandmother ("G.G."), aunt, and cousin of many.
Preceded in death by parents John Edward Tonkinson and Irene Vivian Tonkinson (nee Stewert); siblings Jack (the late Marilyn) Tonkinson, Mae (the late Glenn) Pearson, Myrle (the late Bob) Gosse, and Jim (Carolyn) Tonkinson; and former spouse Robert Edward Mahoney.
Friends and family will gather for a celebration of life, Tuesday, March 28th, 2023, 5 - 9 pm, La Villa Restaurant, 3638 North Pulaski Road, Chicago Illinois 60641. Guests please wear shades of purple, or other clothes in the Patricia Mahoney spirit. No black or dark colors please! Only bright, happy colors and bring your happy memories.
Arrangements by Drake & Son Funeral Home, 773-561-6874 or www.DrakeandSonFuneralHome.com.
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