L. Patrick Stanton
L. Patrick Stanton died on Oct. 9, 2023, at the age of 97.
Beloved husband of the late Lorraine (nee Calhoun) for 68 years.
Loving father of Larry (Susan), Sue (John) Wilson, Mark (Coleen), Mike (Laurie), Polly (Tim) Kelly, Mary (Jim) Corrigan, John (Monique), Tim (Tammy), and Patrick (Karen).
Proud Papa/Daddy Pop to his 33 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
Beloved son of the late Catherine (nee Maloney) and Burke Stanton and brother of the late Thomas (the late Kay).
Alumnus of Mt. Carmel H.S., University of Notre Dame (B.S.), DePaul University (M.A.) and Nova Southeastern (D.Ed.)
Pat was deeply engaged with his family, his community, and his work. He enlisted in the Navy V-12 officer training program at Notre Dame and then served as an ensign on a PC boat in 1946 and 1947. After a second stint at ND to get a business degree, he spent 20 years as an outdoor advertising sales executive. In 1972, he left the Mad Men world of advertising to join Chicago State University, first as an administrator, then a faculty member, and finally as acting dean of the business school. He started a hospitality management program at CSU that launched the successful careers of many students. At the same time, he and Lorraine became proprietors of a Baskin Robbins store which, in addition to providing him with an unlimited supply of chocolate sodas, helped put all nine of their children through college.
Pat’s “Beverly Now” presentation at each of the masses at Christ the King parish on July 11, 1971 set in motion a decades-long effort that led to the stable racial integration of the Beverly/Morgan Park community. He was also instrumental in securing the funding for the Beverly Arts Center building, where he served on the board for many years. For nearly 20 years Pat wrote a monthly column in a local paper providing his neighbors with suggestions on how to participate, advocate, celebrate, and even punctuate in their community. Pat and Lorraine were honored with lifetime achievement awards by the Beverly Arts Center and Beverly Area Planning Association. For the past 5 years, he enjoyed living in the Smith Village Retirement Community.
Visitation Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 3:00pm-8:00pm, and Thursday, October 19, 2023, 10:00am.-11:00am, at Christ the King Church, 9235 S. Hamilton Ave., Chicago, IL 60643.
Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 11:00 am.
Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Memorials to the Christ the King School Foundation, Beverly Arts Center, or Beverly Area Planning Association are most appreciated.
Funeral Info: Heeney-Laughlin Funeral Directors, 708-636-5500, or www.heeneyfh.com
October 19, 2023 – 11:00am cst
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