Patricia J. Hayes Posted: 2018-07-14 16:58:33

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Patricia J. Hayes, 76 of Huntley, died peacefully, July 13, 2018 Patricia was born November 27, 1941 the daughter of Raymond and Ann (Cooney) McMahon. She married her grade school sweetheart, Dennis G. Hayes on August 25, 1962. The couple made their home in Chicago and moved to Huntley in 2007 to be near their children. Pat was a homemaker and her main focus was her family. She loved celebrating the holidays with family and her favorite holiday was Christmas, the more presents the better. She enjoyed many laughs with her sister Gerri while making Christmas cookies. She will be remembered for making the best brownies potato salad and always having jelly beans for the great grandchildren. She loved lilacs and the color purple, but the true love of her life was her family. Pat was a devoted, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her children, Debra (Peter) Bianchi of Lake In The Hills, Dennis Hayes, David (Mary) Hayes and Jennifer (Jeffrey) Lucius all of Huntley, her grandchildren, Kristin (Nick), Melissa (Brock), Ashlee (Edgar), Peter, Nicholle, Jeffrey, Matthew, Rebecca and Natalie, her step-grandchildren, Victor and Tiffany, her great-grandchildren, Brock, Scarlett, Lucas, Nicholas, Ella, Colten, Cooper, Averie, Jackson and a great granddaughter due in October. She was also the fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis, brothers and sisters, Raymond (Lorraine), and Gerri (Harry).

Visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at the DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley and at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass. For more information please call 847-515-8772 or online condolences can be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com

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Ken Morel 2018-07-15 13:03:18

To the family it is a hard time and your mom will be missed by many ! She was a great person loved by many! Hugs to all of you !! She is at peace and is with your dad and other family members ! You all are in my thoughts and prayers !! Love ya all!!

Theresa Rupprecht 2018-07-17 10:25:05

I am so sorry to hear this sad news. May memories give you comfort.

Erik Baumann 2018-07-17 15:19:23

My complete condolences to you and your family Dave.

Jim & Dee 2018-07-17 17:44:12

We our praying for you during your time of loss. Know that we are thinking of you.

Kostrzewa Family 2018-07-21 11:49:36

Our condolences to you and your family. May you all find peace through this difficult time.