William Denis Patt

William Denis Patt, 85, a longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully at home; Devoted husband for 60 years to his beloved Patricia, nee Cooney; loving father of Brian (Jan) Patt, Cathleen Boyke, and Colleen (Anthony) Caterine and the late William Gerard Patt; cherished grandfather to Ryan, Daniel, Connor, Amanda, Kevin, Jason, Joseph, Emma, Samuel, and Grace; his cherished parents the late William and the late Anna Patt; loving brother of the late Joseph and Jack Patt and his dear sister Kathleen Patt; loving uncle and friend to many. Bill was a US Army veteran serving from 1953 -1956; He enjoyed traveling with his wife, Notre Dame football, nature, photography, his pets and mostly spending time with and caring for his family. He was a gentle, humble, and kind man who will be greatly missed.  Bill’s family would also like to take this opportunity to thank Bill’s “family” of caregivers, nurses, and administrators through Riverside Home Healthcare and Riverside Hospice for their compassionate care and good humor. Visitation Saturday, June 8, 2019, 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service 11:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. For funeral information please call (630) 832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com