INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)

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Peter Anthony Arpaia of Chicago, Illinois passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at the age of 74 after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Pete is the son of Rosemary (nee Bagnuolo) Arpaia and the late Louis Arpaia. Pete is survived by his mother, Rosemary, his brother, James (Kathy) Arpaia, and his long-time partner, Patsy Petruzzi. He will be dearly missed by his four nieces and nephews, Anne Marie, James Louis (Brigid), Joseph Peter (Sarah) and Erin Elizabeth Arpaia. His six great nieces and nephews, James, Grace, Jack, Madilyn, Ryan and Wade Arpaia will miss their “Great Pete” tremendously. Pete will also be deeply missed by Patsy’s children, Sarah (Scott)Asselborn, Lizzy (Michael) Alebich as well as her grandchildren, Anthony, Vinny and Tessa Asselborn and Michael Alebich. Pete was preceded in death by Patsy’s son, Joey Petruzzi. In addition, Pete will be fondly remembered by his aunt and his many cousins. Pete attended St. Giles Catholic Grade School (’64) and graduated from Oak Park River Forest High School in 1968. He went on to join the Chicago Police Department at the age of 22 on October 23,1972 and served for 41 years, retiring at the age of 63 on July 8, 2013. While with the Chicago Police Department, Pete served with honor and dedication in many different districts, areas and units, retiring as a Sergeant from the Bureau of Organized Crime, Narcotics Section. Peter had an uncanny ability to make, and keep, friends wherever he went. His close relationships with his friends from his school days, as well as their extended families, are a true testament to this. He was a leader amongst his colleagues and leaves behind many friends from the Chicago Police Department. In lieu of flowers, the family greatly appreciates memorials to either The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, www.cpdmemorial.org or The Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation. www.rolfefoundation.org. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10th at Salerno’s Galewood Chapels, Sciaraffa Funeral Directors, 1857 N. Harlem Ave. in Chicago. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 11th at St. Giles Catholic Church, 1045 Columbian Ave. in Oak Park. Family and friends are asked to meet directly at St. Giles Church for the Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Hillside. Final Committal Prayers will be offered in the Interment Chapel at Queen of Heaven Cemetery prior to interment. Obituary | Peter A. Arpaia | Galewood Chapel (galewoodchapels.com).

AND…reminder…

From the Chicago Police Marine Corps League!

September 7th Saturday, 0800 hours, American Legion 1956 W 35th. St. Annual Ride to the Middle East Conflicts Wall: On Saturday we will conduct our annual ride to the Middle East Conflicts Wall in Marseilles, IL. We’ll meet at 0800 hours and be wheels up by 0830 hours for a ride down to the MECW. This wall is updated every year with the names of the service members that have made the ultimate sacrifice. Every service member killed since 1979 is listed here. The black granite slabs sit on the banks of the Illinois River. We’ll arrive, pass the hat for donations, conduct a short ceremony, then adjourn for some food and beverages.

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Forwarded from retired CPD John Wotring

Hello brothers and sisters,

This is the 2nd announcement regarding our next Retiree's Lunch.

The numbers of retirees are dropping. Please try your best to see your brothers and sisters, before we are all gone.

29th Semi Annual 18th District Retiree's Lunch. Date: Thursday, 24 October 2024, 1100 - 1400 Hrs. European Chalet, 5445 S. Harlem, Chicago. $45.00. (increase of $5.00). Please mail your check to me:

John Wotring

3773 Coconut Palm Circle

Oviedo, Fl 32765

520-631-0910

johnnywo1@aol.com

From the CPD Daily bulletin 06 Sept. 2024.

ALWAYS REMEMBERED!

John Powell Jr. ........... 1892

PCD/EAP NOTICE!

The following Therapy groups are offered to all Chicago Police Department Employees and Retired CPD members. If you are interested in being part of any of the following groups, please contact the Therapist assigned to that group at (312) 743-0378. (1.) Divorce Support Group-Meeting every 3rd Thursday of the month at 1000hrs. contact-Beckie Fischer (2.) Military Support Group Meeting every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1330hrs. Contact Erin Kelly (3.) Significant Others Support Group-Meeting every 3rd Thursday of the month at 1800hrs. Contact Beckie Fischer (4.) Black Females in Law Enforcement Support Group Meeting last Thursday of the month at 1800hrs. Contact-Chanel Gray (5.) LGBTQIA Support Group-Meeting every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1700hrs. Contact Lorena Ornelas.