Patrick K. Stanton
Patrick K. Stanton, age 65, of Western Springs passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024 surrounded by his family. For 39 years, Pat was a devoted and loving husband to Mary Ann (née Gallagher) and the proud, loving father of Michael (Mary Kate) Stanton & Kate (Matthew Madsen). Raised in a large Irish-American family, Pat is preceded in death by parents Harold (Retired Captain, CPD) & Mary Celeste Stanton, his brother Daniel Stanton, infant brother Michael T., and nephews Tommy Grady & Kevin Quinlan. He is fondly remembered by his siblings Sheila (Larry) Marshall, Eileen (Bob) Quinn, Colleen (Jerry Casey, MD) Quinlan, Teresa (Emmett, DDS) Grady, Peggy (Michael) Schmit, Celeste (Kevin) Alcock, Noreen (Chris) Janson, Michael (Lisa), and sister-in-law Sheila Stanton. Pat was beloved by his late parents-in-law, Ginger and Gene Gallagher, as well as his sisters-in-law Kathleen Gallagher & Maureen (Mike) Feeley; as well as his 36 nieces and nephews.
Pat found friends everywhere he went and was a pillar in each of his communities. Raised in Sauganash, he was a proud graduate of Queen of All Saints, Loyola Academy, and Marquette University. He was a highly respected CPA who worked across multiple industries. Pat raised his family in Western Springs and was a prominent member of the St. John of the Cross Parish community, where he served as an usher for over 25 years.
Pat maintained an incredibly strong faith and had a great fondness for his Irish heritage, both of which he instilled in his children. He was known as a true peacemaker and a friend to all. He held his close friends very dear to his heart. Nothing was more important to Pat than his tight-knit family. His ultimate joy was being Mary Ann’s husband and Mike and Kate’s dad and he treasured every moment they spent together. Pat’s legacy will live on through them.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 5th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Family & friends are asked to meet for the Funeral Mass at St. John of the Cross Church, 5005 Wolf Road, Western Springs on Friday, December 6th at 11:00 a.m. Interment private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Pat’s name to either the Melanoma Research Alliance (https://www.curemelanoma.org/) or Misericordia (https://www.misericordia.com/) are greatly appreciated.
Funeral information: (708) 352-6500
Pat was a giant of a man. He will be missed by so many people. It was an honor to spend time with him as a fellow Indian Princess dad, when Kate and our daughters were part of that program. May his spirit be one with the Great Spirit. Sign of the Buffalo!
Our thoughts and prayers are with Mary Ann, Mike, and Kate
My prayers are with your whole family. It’s been a lot of years since I was in the same class at QAS as his sister Sheila, plus I kept up with his sister Eileen. Gone too soon.
Judy O’Brien Heyworth
I am so saddened to hear of Pat’s passing. I remember him palling around with my brother Matt and getting into all the usual age appropriate mischief. He was always so cheerful and up for anything. My thoughts are with all Pat’s sisters who all grew up in Sauganash.
My deepest condolences to your entire family. I haven’t known him for long but he made me feel like a life long friend. He will be missed by everyone that was lucky enough to have known him. I will keep you all on my prayers.
Eileen, so very sorry on the passing of you brother. Having lost 2 brothers recently my heart is heavy for you and your family. May your memories comfort all of you. Much love, my friend. Milly
Wishing peace, comfort and my deepest sympathy to the entire Stanton family.
Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. At the request of Pat Quinn, Pat will be remembered at the next Police Mass.
In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: http://www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]
“Pat from the gym” was a newer friend to me, having only met him about three years ago. We probably talked more than we worked out, but I enjoyed him tremendously. What a beautiful person! Rest in peace.
Mary Ann and family – I am so deeply sorry for the loss of Pat. Please know that my thoughts are with you during this difficult time. My heart aches for you as you navigate this loss but I am sure your heart is full of amazing memories you will cherish forever.
I send my deepest condolences to the entire Stanton family. I pray for his wife and children too. God bless him
Colleen, Eileen, Sheila and the entire Stanton Family,
My heart aches for you at this very difficult time. May your memories offer peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Keeping you in my prayers.
Our sympathy and special prayers for Pat and all his family and friends.
Mary Ann – Prayers heal, they say… keeping you and your entire family in my prayers. Sending much love and warmth your way.
I met Pat at Saint John of the Cross. He recruited me to join him as an usher for the 11AM mass.. We shared this duty for several years, which were religious but also full of humor. I always looked forward to our Sunday time at mass. Pat was a fiathful man who embraced our Catholic religion and he loved his duty as the Head Usher at our mass.. I will miss him. The bright side of this sad event is, that he made life a little more beautiful for all of us!
Mary Ann, Michael and Kate, i’m so sad to read that Pat has lost the battle with his illness. Although I only met him a handful of times, I feel like I knew him well from all of the stories you, Mary Ann, shared with me over the many years we worked closely together. I’ve been thinking of you all frequently. And my heart is very heavy.. No words will suffice. My love to you all during this very difficult time.
My deepest condolences, Mary Ann. May his memory be for a blessing.
Bruce Friedman
My Dearest Mary Ann, I extend my most heartfelt sincere condolences to you and your family.
Many of nights Pat and I would study accounting on the second floor of Tower Hall at Marquette. Most study sessions finished with a cold beer in one of our rooms. He was always the person we went to for insight on any questions or difficult problems.
He was so proud of his family and their accomplishments.
My prayers go out to Mary Ann Mike and Kate
Mary Ann and family – I wish I had the words to express how sorry I am for your loss. Pat was clearly an amazing man and I know his family will sorely miss him. Thoughts and prayers from all of your friends and colleagues at NT.
To the whole Stanton And Gallagher families, My deepest sympathies on your loss, Maria Kimovec
My deepest sympathies to Ms Maryann,Michael and Miss Kate.I had the pleasure of teaching golf lessons to Pat these last two seasons and we enjoyed laughs and stories together.He was a fast learner and I know he’s shooting par golf in Heaven!
Patrick always had a smile and kind words whenever I saw him at the huge family gatherings. He didn’t have to but always made a point of saying hi. He had a gift of conversation sprinkled with humor and was so welcoming. I am so fortunate to have known him.
We are heartbroken. He will be missed so much at 11 am mass every Sunday. We were always greeted with a smile and warm hello. God rest his sweet soul.
Noreen and family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Losing one brother is bad enough but two is so difficult. Our hearts and prayers go out to you all. Much love- Kim and Charlie
I knew Pat from Marquette University and got to know him later at our reunions. What a truly nice guy. Condolences to the Staton Family and may God give you the strength you need to get through these very difficult times. May Pat rest in peace.
So very sad to see the news that Pat passed away. Our deepest sympathies to Maryann, Michael, Kate and their spouses. Such a heartbreaking loss for your family.
The O’Reilly family extends to the entire Stanton Clan, to all of Pat’s broad, extended family, and to his many friends our deepest condolences at this most difficult time, during this most difficult year.
Patrick hired me at Marshall roofing. He was always so upbeat and kind. I had much respect for his business acuity and his love for his family. He shared affectionate stories of his young children. Gone too soon. May his memory be a blessing. Deep condolences to the family.
I am so saddened to hear about your family’s great loss. May the Lord comfort and strengthen your entire family and give you peace knowing his other beloved family members and Jesus are waiting in Heaven for his big Homecoming. Peace be with you all. May his memory be eternal+++
Mary Ann was so sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. A mutual friend Elizabeth Russell-Jones who I know in Wisconsin shared the news. I wish I could be there with you to celebrate Pat’s life. Know that I am thinking of you and praying for you all.
And He shall raise you up on eagle´s wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His hand.
Such a good man, walking in the path of God. Gone too soon, but forever loved.
We extend our deepest sympathy to you,
Mary Ann, Michael and Mary Kate, and Kate and Matthew
With love,
The Krivicich Family
Dear Mary Ann,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know we are thinking of you during this painful time. As your work family, we are here for you. Wishing you and your family strength and peace. With deepest sympathy. 🤍
So sorry to hear about Patrick and the grief the whole Stanton family must be feeling. Patrick was a wonderful person and we will all miss him. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Hon. James & Carol Murphy
Sorry to hear of Patrick’s passing. Condolences and prayers to his wife and children and the Stanton family .