Donor Stories

TIM CUNNINGHAM '67: WHY THE MISSION OF ST. PAT'S MATTERS TO ME
"I have been very fortunate and have had, on balance, a charmed life" So says Tim Cunningham '67, founder of Chicago-based OPTIS...
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Walter T. Schmit '49
Walt has been a stalwart supporter of St. Pat's for over 70 years-ever since he enrolled at St. Patrick Academy on the near west...
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'Donor Advised Fund' Allows Robert A. Brullo'66 to Plan Generous, Tax-Wise, Charitable Giving
Robert A. Brullo '66 appreciates his St. Patrick High School education, and has tirelessly and generously sacrificed to provide...
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Furthering the Mission of St. Pat's with an IRA Beneficiary Designation
Brian DeGustino is a 1991 graduate of Saint Patrick High School where he was both a standout student and football player.
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A Shamrock Alumnus Give Back
Dr. Ernie Kaminski '74 has designated Saint Patrick High School as a beneficiary of his IRA.
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Here's what Dr. Anthony Jurewicz '59 stated:
"I received an excellent education attending both Saint Patrick High School and St. Mary's University in Winona, Minnesota. The Christian Brothers..."
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Helping Future Generations
The wonderful thing about planned giving is that it can greatly benefit you and your loved ones, while also helping others - in this case, the students of Saint Patrick.
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Treating Others As You Would Like To Be Treated
The parents of Jim Kinnu '48 sent their son to St. Pat's because they knew that the Christian Brothers would...
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St. Pat's Is the Reason I Stay Grounded
Did you know that 70% of the population does not have a living will? Dave Glatz '86, is not part of that national statistic. Dave and his wife...
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Christian Brother Lights the Way for Alumnus Richard Klimmer
During his sophomore year Richard Klimmer '60 was reading the sports section underneath his desk in his American History...
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Thad Certainly Embodies an "Active" Alumnus
During high school and as a DePaul undergrad, Thad Kochanny '53 worked at McMaster-Carr Supply Co, a job Brother John "C" [Chrysostom] got for him.
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Frank '44 and Dorothy Rivara Establish Gift Annuity
Frank Rivara is a 1944 St. Patrick Academy graduate. Frank and his wife Dorothy live in Sedona, AZ and have lived there since...
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His "Ned Devine Moment" Changed His Life
As a geriatric social worker, Michael Ungari deals with mortality on a regular basis. A touching scene in the movie "Waking Ned Devine" caused him to...
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Miracle of Life and the Importance of a Will
Marty Graham is a graduate of St. Pat's Class of '76. He has two brothers who are also alums, Kevin '78 and Brian '79. While at St. Pat's Marty...
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Hannon's Bequest
When he attended Saint Patrick High School between 1963 - 1967, Bob Hannon was always an active, happy, and involved student. What kept him especially...
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Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Marjory I. Corbly adopted Saint Patrick High School as her charity of choice. She never married, and her entire professional life was lived out as an office...
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A Tribute
A Tribute to Saint Patrick, its students, and to Richard S. Clare '64, Shamrock and Viet Nam Veteran
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Bert Hoffman - A Life of Giving
For over 80 years Bert Hoffman has worked in a variety of capacities as a student, soldier, engineer, teacher, and coach. Each position that Hoffman...
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My Life As A Shamrock
My life as a Shamrock has been full of surprises. From the morning I sang the school song in front of the entire freshman class, to the second I received...
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Ken & Dottie Rzeszutko
Ken Rzeszutko '61 and his wife, Dottie, have joined the Saint Patrick Board of Trustees recently but their dedication during their short time involved with...
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A Turning Point for Fred
The fall of 1944 would be a turning point for Fred Knox '48 as he entered the doors of St. Patrick Academy. The St. Aloysius alumnus and former altar...
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School Spirit Lasts A Lifetime
Pat Murphy '66 was leafing through his new St. Pat's Alumni Directory and decided to look up some old pals. After making contact with a few classmates...
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Part Gift and Part Sale
Susan and Kevin bought their first home many years ago. They had planned to build a second home so that their children could spend their summers along the lake.
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The Retirement Unitrust
Mary grew up on a farm. When her parents passed away, she inherited the farm. Now, several developers would like to build homes on the farmland.
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Charitable IRA Rollover Provides Tax Savings
Art Hoffmann '59 is a practicing CPA who is proud that his grandson Matty Lewis '16 also is a Shamrock...
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Blazina's Beneficiary Designation Supports a GREAT, Local Cause: St. Pat's
John E. Blazina '74, a CPA and Certified Financial Planner, has been a generous supporter of St. Pat's and a consistent proponent of its mission.
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Gift Examples

DeSalvo '62 Inspired By Education
Back in 1957 when Louis DeSalvo graduated from St. Giles grade school, he knew where he wanted to go to high school – St. Pat's.
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Charlie Schmidt
Charlie Schmidt served Saint Patrick High School from 1967 until his retirement in 2008. Charlie passed away on July 31, 2011.
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Deferred Gift Annuity
Several years ago Larry and Allison invested $30,000 in what they believed to be an attractive stock. It turned out to be a very wise decision.
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A Bequest to Further Good Work
Nancy and David were dedicated volunteers. Over the years, they had seen many individuals helped by the good work of their favorite charity.
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Tax-Free Sale
Howard and Lynn were age 55 when they purchased some land outside of town, and they thought it would be a good investment that they could later sell.
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Leading for the Future
Luke and Candice spent many years volunteering and supporting their favorite charity. They wanted to give back in a way that would help fulfill its mission.
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Fixed Income for Retirement
After working for decades as a pediatrician in a small rural town, Patricia was ready to retire.
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Peace of Mind Gift Annuity
Many years ago, Clara bought a home. Since she was so pleased with the home, she decided to buy stock in the company that built it.
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Sale and Unitrust
Gene and Carol purchased stock in a small medical service company several years ago. Now, Gene and Carol are looking for a way to save taxes.
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