Patrick E. Monaghan's Obituary
Patrick E. Monaghan, age 78, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 5:12 p.m., in his home.
Patrick was born on April 26, 1944 in Richmond, IN, a son to Charles E. and Elsie Monaghan. He married Vie Ann Blake in Richmond, IN and she preceded him in death on April 2, 2021. He was a jack of all trades and worked as a diesel mechanic in Kentucky for many years. Patrick was raised of the Catholic faith and later transitioned to the Baptist Faith. He was a fisherman at heart who could make anyone around him smile. Patrick enjoyed visiting with family and friends. Patrick never met a stranger. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his son, William Jay Monaghan of Pinckneyville, IL; five other children; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; a son, Christopher Dalton Monaghan; and a daughter, Lisa Faye Stevenson.
It was Patrick's wishes to be cremated.
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