Gerald Joseph Patera

December 10, 1952 - March 31, 2025 (72 years old)

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Gerald Joseph Patera

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December 10, 1952 - March 31, 2025 (72 years old)

La Grange, Illinois

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Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-04-09T15:00:00
End: 2025-04-09T15:00:00
Location: St. Francis Xavier Church

In loving memory of Gerald Joseph Patera (La Grange, Illinois), who departed this world on March 31, 2025 at the age of 72. Gerald Joseph leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gerald Joseph Patera to pay them a last tribute.

In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Gerald Joseph's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Gerald Joseph's journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may he find rest in the embrace of eternity.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Christine; his children, Laura (Sean), Ryan and Bethany (Thomas); and his granddaughters, Grace and Emma.

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St. Francis Xavier Church
124 N Spring Ave, La Grange, IL 60525

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Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church
124 N Spring Ave, La Grange, IL 60525

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