Obituary of Patricia A. Bolos

Patricia A. Bolos, age 69 (nee Catalano) passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at her home in Shorewood, Illinois. Patricia was born in California on August 27, 1954, the daughter of Vincent Sr. and Janet (nee Loberg) Catalano.

Patricia is survived by her mother, Janet Catalano; her sons, Michael (Amanda) Bolos III and Phillip (Nicole) Bolos; and her siblings, RoseMarie (Gregory) Couch (Maxwell and Samuel), Alfred (Chun Ok) Catalano (John Paul, Dennis, and Kristopher) and Vincent (Patricia) Catalano Jr. (Nicholas, Alexander, and Patrick). She was the devoted grandmother of Ava, Ashlynn, Addison, and Jackson Bolos.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Michael L. Bolos, II; and her father, Vincent Catalano Sr. 

She worked as a legal secretary at a variety of law firms throughout her career.  Patricia enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren, riding horses, gardening, and spending time at Mercer Lake. Her greatest joys were spending time with her family and friends and volunteering at the therapy riding program. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sunrise Center North Therapeutic Riding at Ellis House and Equestrian Center, 13986 McKanna Road in Minooka, Illinois 60447.

Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation for Patricia A. Bolos on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd., (at Essington Rd.), Joliet, IL, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of Funeral Service at 1:00 p.m. Cremation rites will be accorded following the services.

For more information, please call 815-741-5500, or to leave an online condolence, visit her Memorial Tribute page at www.fredcdames.com.