Patricia Daley Martino, of Chicago, aged 86, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2024.

She is survived by her children, Courtney, Peter, and Patrick (Kathleen) Thompson; grandchildren Charles, Eleanor, Richard, Amelia, Grace, Adeline, William and Patrick Thompson; siblings Mary Carol Vanecko, Richard M. Daley, Michael (Nancy) Daley, John (Mary Lou) Daley, William (Bernadette) Daley and many much-loved nieces and nephews.

Patricia is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Peter M. Martino, her parents Richard J. and Eleanor Daley, sister Eleanor Daley, in-laws Robert M. (Mary Carol) Vanecko, Maggie (Richard M.) Daley, Barbara (Michael) Daley.

She grew up in Chicago and attended St. Xavier Academy for Young Ladies. Patricia graduated from St. Xavier University. She was a former Chicago Public Schools English teacher, teaching at Mather, Kennedy and Tilden high schools.

Patricia was a joy to know. She was known for her smiles and infectious laugh. So much so that her grandchildren called her Grinny instead of Granny. She was a proud Chicago Democrat. Patricia was the most witty and fun person on earth. She brought the sunshine and the laughter, and always had a song at the ready. She could play any song requested on the piano – by ear. Her wit, stories and sense of humor were legendary. She lit up a room. She was the whole party.

She loved her beautiful home in Grand Beach, Michigan, designed and built with love alongside her husband. Patricia loved returning to live in Chicago from Hinsdale, IL. She was an avid reader and life-long learner. She could change your day with her smile and loved with all of her heart. She was a mother like no other. She had legions of friends. Special gratitude to Geneva Brock, Jong Grayes and the team at Mercy Circle, for their loving care.

Visitation is Thursday, March 14, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. at Old St. Patrick's Church, 700 West Adams St, Chicago, IL 60661. Funeral Mass at Noon. Mass will be livestreamed at https://livestream.com/oldstpats. Private interment at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations appreciated to Mercy Circle and the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas. https://mercycircle.org/donations/

Arrangements entrusted to Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home. For more information contact 708-562-5900. https://www.conboywestchesterfh.com/