Patricia A. Fleming

January 12, 1930 - August 3, 2019

Patricia Fleming was born Patricia O'Shea on Jan. 12, 1930. She and her sister Jean were raised on Avers Ave. in Chicago by their parents, Charles and Agnes O'Shea. Pat, as everyone called her, grew up poor, at the height of the great depression, but, through hard work and a strong will to succeed, eventually made her way through college, receiving two Masters Degrees in college, and having a rewarding career in teaching, in the field of Special Education. Pat met Fred Fleming at a Catholic singles dance in Jan 1956, and by Oct. the same year they married. She became step- mother to Judy, and in the next few years had 3 more children, Bob, Fred and Mary. While busy raising her family, Pat, who was a devout Catholic, actively participated in every parish she attended, teaching CCD and singing in the choir. When it came time for retirement, Pat traveled. Making trips to San Diego and Las Vegas. When her health started limiting her ability to travel, she spent as much time as she could with grandchildren Mary Ann, Kathy, Michael, Jean, Brendan, Liam, and Patrick. Then came the Great-grandchildren, Greer and Rafter. After 47 years of a loving marriage, Fred passed away in 2003. Pat's life slowed down and, in her free time, she passed the time reading or watching some of her favorite old films. Pat had a larger than life personality with a great sense of humor that endeared her to family, friends and acquaintances. She exuded love and understanding, and was truly an exceptional woman. Funeral Mass Thursday August 8 2019 11:30 AM at St Francis Borgia Church 8033 W Addison St Interment to follow at All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines IL. Visitation Wednesday August 7 2019 3 PM - 9 PM at the funeral Home.