Patrick J. “PJ” Gibbons, age 71, son of the late Francis and the late Patricia Gibbons passed suddenly on January 14, 2024. Loving father of Patrick Jr. (Fiancé Kelsey Smith), daughter Kathleen (Bryan) Baer, and the late James Fitzpatrick. Proud grandfather to Robert, James, and Teghan Baer. Dear brother of Daniel (Kathy Arneson), Deborah (Thomas) Hagensee, Maureen (Robert) Kolar, Thomas (Mary), Michael (Pam Pavone) and the late Frank (Brenda) and Mary Fran; Loving uncle, cousin, and friend to many.
PJ began his career with the City of Elmhurst Public Works Water Department. He later became the head of maintenance and plumbing at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, where he spent 20+ years. Following the hospital, he retired as the Facilities manager at St. Peters United Church of Christ in Elmhurst.
PJ was an avid golfer and shared that passion with his family and friends, passing that passion onto his two sons. As a lifelong resident of the Chicagoland area, he was a diehard Bears, Hawks, Sox and Bulls fan, as well as a supporter of all local Elmhurst football teams. A loved member of the community, who will truly be missed.
Visitation Sunday, January 21, 2024, 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Friends and family will meet for a Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, January 22, 2024, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 134 Arthur Street, Elmhurst. Interment Private. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com
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Paula Ziegler
Dear family of Patrick,
I am so sorry for your loss..Patrick worked at our church and he was always such a friendly person, engaging with many throughout his day. He will be missed.
Tom Gibbons
R.I.P. Big Brother.. Love you so much. See you on the other side.
Gavin Stanley
So sorry to hear of Pat’s sudden passing. I have many happy memories of talking and working with him at St. Peters. We always had a laugh and I will miss him. He was a great person. Our hearts go out to you and yours.
Claudia Audy Mullally
Sending my condolences to the Gibbons family. PJ and I were good friends growing up and were classmates. So very sorry to hear of his passing. I will remember him with fond memories.
Claudia Audy Mullally
Timothy J Brown
Peace be with you in eternity, PJ…thanks for teaching me how to throw a baseball…
Kitsy Brown Mahoney
Condolences and much love to my Gibbons’ cousins and their families. When I think of PJ, I think of his sense of humor and his love for family! I’d like to think of him reunited with his son, Jimmy, and his big brother, Frank. I am also comforted in knowing Aunt Patsy and Pretty Aunt Nancy are having the welcome party for PJ and all of our relatives are at the party! Much love to Danny, Debbie, Maureen, Tom and Mike!
Michelle Ashworth
So sorry for your loss He will be missed
William Spingola
I was stunned to hear of PJ’s passing earlier this week, I was fortunate to know PJ and his brothers Dan and Frank – going back as far as playing 16-inch softball with the local Knights of Columbus teams in the 1970s. Please accept our sincere condolences and prayers for the entire Gibbons family from our entire Spingola family.
May God bless. Rest in peace Patrick.
Bill (Lynn) Spingola
Sharon
I’ll miss you, Patrick. The building will not be the same without you. Who is going to give me all the gossip now? Rest in Heaven now, you deserve it. See you when it’s my time and we will golf.
Sandra Biegel
Patrick worked at the church and I always found him to be helpful and friendly. I was so surprised and sad to learn of his passsing. What a loss to his family and friends. May he rest in peace and his memory be eternal.
Sandra Biegel
Patrick worked at the church and I always found him to be helpful and friendly. I was so surprised and sad to learn of his passsing. What a loss to his family and friends. Patrick, may you rest in peace and your memory be eternal.