Patrick J. Cunningham

Patrick J Cunningham, age 74, late of Flossmoor, formally of Chicago Roseland neighborhood.  Beloved son of the late Patrick (Bud) Cunningham & Nancy Cunningham.  Father to Michael P. Cunningham & Christopher J Cunningham.  Former husband to Janice Cunningham. Survived by partner Laura Halliday and her two sons, Clark and Ryan.  Brother to Daniel (Sharon) Cunningham.  Grandfather to Taylor, Brooklyn, & Beau. Uncle to Scott Henry, Nick and Kelly Cunningham, & Patrick and Phillip Cizmar.

Patrick attended Fenger High School where he lettered in football & baseball.  He was awarded the Star senior for his 1968 graduating class. Patrick then received an athletic scholarship to play football at Eastern Illinois University.  Patrick was a member/president of Delta Sigma Phi fraternity & graduated with a physical education degree in 1972.  In his professional career Patrick was an insurance agent for over 50 years & had many close relationships with his customers.  Patrick was also an outstanding Homewood little league & youth football coach.  He thoroughly enjoyed daily walks with his dogs at Issac Walton, where he relived some of his fondest memories coaching his sons.  Everyone who knew Patrick said he lived life to the fullest.

A memorial visitation for Patrick will be held on June 6th from 3-6 p.m. with a memorial service beginning at 6 p.m. at the Tews-Ryan Funeral Home, 18230 Dixie Highway, Homewood IL.  A celebration of life will be held following the service at the Balagio Restaurant in Homewood.