Brother Rice High School is mourning the death of Patrick Noonan, a 17-year-old who graduated from the school in May.
The school announced Noonan’s passing in a social media post, describing the news as a “profound sadness” and extending condolences to his family, friends, classmates, teammates and the wider Brother Rice community.
School officials remembered Noonan as a “Crusader through and through,” highlighting his involvement as a peer mentor, Kairos retreat leader and member of the school’s football team.
“Patrick’s impact was felt in all aspects of our school,” Brother Rice said. “He loved his friends deeply and will be forever remembered as the type of person who would always help his friends.”
According to his obituary, Noonan is survived by his parents, two siblings, grandparents, extended family and many friends. He would have turned 18 on Aug. 19.
What we don’t know:
Neither the school nor Noonan’s obituary disclosed a cause of death.
What’s next:
Visitation will be held from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at St. Catherine of Alexandria Church in Oak Lawn.
A funeral Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at the church, followed by burial at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
The family requested that memorial donations be made to The MuSic Movement in lieu of flowers.
“May God grant Patrick eternal rest, and may perpetual light shine upon him,” Brother Rice said. “May the Lord bring comfort, strength, and peace to all who knew and loved him.”
Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School also issued a statement offering prayers and support to the Noonan family and the Brother Rice community during this difficult time.