INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)
Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2025 12:35 pmThomas Howe.jpg
Thomas Michael Howe passed away on October 31, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by family. Tom was a dedicated Husband, Father, Brother and Uncle to many. He served the City of Chicago proudly and passionately as a Paramedic and Firefighter for 37 years, retiring as a Lieutenant from Engine 57. In addition, he spent 20 years helping to usher others on their final journey at Smith Corcoran Funeral Home with a team who became part of his family. He loved the outdoors and especially being on the water in his boat with family and friends. He will be remembered for his love, dedication, and service to others and his joyous personality. Tom was Husband to Octavia Kenley-Howe and Father to Daniel James Howe. Stepfather to Micheal DeJesus (Ashley) Tenneal Kenley and Step-Grandfather to Wesley Beechum. Tom was the son of Rita and Daniel Howe, d., and brother to Florence, d. (James, d.), Daniel, d. (Carol), Rita, d., Richard d. (Susan), John (Kate), William, d. (Susan), Edward, d. (Wendy), Margaret (Drew), Patrick (Pamela), and Theresa (Pat). Uncle to 27 nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews, and Godfather to nephews Jack and Jimmy, and niece Michael. He will be dearly missed but will live on through us. Visitation Wednesday, November 5th from 3-8pm at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago, IL 60646. Funeral service Thursday, November 6th chapel prayers at 9:15am processing to Queen of All Saints Basilica, 6280 N Sauganash Ave, Chicago, IL 60646, for a funeral mass at 10am. Interment private at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Memorial donations in Tom's name can be made to Project Purple - A World Without Pancreatic Cancer, 115 Main Street Suite 1, Seymour, CT 06483 Obituary information for Thomas Michael Howe.
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Barbara A. Johnson, age 92 of Oak Lawn, passed away October 31, 2025. Devoted daughter of the late Bert and Alice (nee Lind), preceded in death by her sister, Doris. Dedicated Chicago Public School Teacher. Barbara was a principal contributor to the creation and writing of the Officer Friendly program for the Chicago Police Dept. Long time member and Women’s Bible Study leader of Trinity Evangelical Covenant Church in Oak Lawn, IL. Survived by extended family and friends. Visitation 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St, Chicago Ridge, Thursday, November 6, 2025. Funeral service 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Evan Goranson officiating. Interment to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Please omit flowers. www.curleyfuneralhome.com 708-422-2700.
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Madeline Moriarty, (nee Moffat), Chicago, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late James (Jimmy) Moriarty (retired CPD). Loving mother of James Jr. Ret. CPD (Maria), Eileen, Maureen, William Ret. CPD (Tricia), Kathleen Ret. CPD, Colleen (Fast Eddie McAteer) Kevin Ret. CPD (Kathleen) and Patrick Ret. CCSO (Sonia CPD). Grandmother of 14 loving and precious grandchildren, John (Kinga), Michael, Daniel (Kyla), Nicholas CFD (Tessa), and Gina Moriarty, Grace, Billy, and Ann Madeline Moriarty, Claire, Patrick CPD (Kylee CPD), Kate CPD, and Sean Moriarty, Colm and Padraig Moriarty, and Bridget McAteer. Great-grandmother to Arthur James, Elliot Charles, Mae Rose and baby Moriarty and Quinn Elizabeth Moriarty and Sophia Andres. Fond Aunt of many nieces and nephews.She was a gift to all and especially cherished and loved as a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. Daughter of the late William (Fred) Moffat Katherine (nee Lynch). Sister “Sissy” of the late Katherine (Frank) Cunningham, the late Donna (Thomas) Gough, the late Mary (Robert Dunphy), the late William (Sue) Moffat Retired from Kraft Foods (Executive Administrative Director), Committed & loyal supporter of the Emerald Society of Illinois (Presidential Award Recipient), Member of the St Thecla Woman’s Council. Services will be held at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Highway, Park Ridge, IL on Wednesday, November 5 from 3:00-9:00pm. Friends to gather at St. Juliana Church on Thursday, November 6 , for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. For info call Cooney Funeral Home at 847-685-1002.In lieu of flowers, Masses or Donations to the Chicago Police Chaplains Ministry appreciated.
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Holiday Greetings!
It's that time of year again. Hope everyone had a good summer. As many of our members are retiring and moving away to the home of their dreams, we have instituted a two-tier plan. Annual membership will be $20.00 Annual membership, and Holiday Dinner will be $45.00.
The new Application and poster will be attached to this email. We are of course hoping to see as many as possible at the Party!
Thank You from your CPDA Team:
Steve Brownfield, Mike Mason and Anne Chambers
01 Dec. 25. CPDA Party Poster
Flier attached:
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CPDA 2026 Renewal Application!
Flier attached:
From the CPD Daily bulletin 2 Nov. 2025.
ALWAYS REMEMBERED!
Harry J. Gray ............ 1925.
Joseph Isola .............. 1935.
Andre Van Vegten ..... 2017.
Thomas Michael Howe passed away on October 31, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by family. Tom was a dedicated Husband, Father, Brother and Uncle to many. He served the City of Chicago proudly and passionately as a Paramedic and Firefighter for 37 years, retiring as a Lieutenant from Engine 57. In addition, he spent 20 years helping to usher others on their final journey at Smith Corcoran Funeral Home with a team who became part of his family. He loved the outdoors and especially being on the water in his boat with family and friends. He will be remembered for his love, dedication, and service to others and his joyous personality. Tom was Husband to Octavia Kenley-Howe and Father to Daniel James Howe. Stepfather to Micheal DeJesus (Ashley) Tenneal Kenley and Step-Grandfather to Wesley Beechum. Tom was the son of Rita and Daniel Howe, d., and brother to Florence, d. (James, d.), Daniel, d. (Carol), Rita, d., Richard d. (Susan), John (Kate), William, d. (Susan), Edward, d. (Wendy), Margaret (Drew), Patrick (Pamela), and Theresa (Pat). Uncle to 27 nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews, and Godfather to nephews Jack and Jimmy, and niece Michael. He will be dearly missed but will live on through us. Visitation Wednesday, November 5th from 3-8pm at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago, IL 60646. Funeral service Thursday, November 6th chapel prayers at 9:15am processing to Queen of All Saints Basilica, 6280 N Sauganash Ave, Chicago, IL 60646, for a funeral mass at 10am. Interment private at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Memorial donations in Tom's name can be made to Project Purple - A World Without Pancreatic Cancer, 115 Main Street Suite 1, Seymour, CT 06483 Obituary information for Thomas Michael Howe.
Barbara Johnson.jpg
Barbara A. Johnson, age 92 of Oak Lawn, passed away October 31, 2025. Devoted daughter of the late Bert and Alice (nee Lind), preceded in death by her sister, Doris. Dedicated Chicago Public School Teacher. Barbara was a principal contributor to the creation and writing of the Officer Friendly program for the Chicago Police Dept. Long time member and Women’s Bible Study leader of Trinity Evangelical Covenant Church in Oak Lawn, IL. Survived by extended family and friends. Visitation 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St, Chicago Ridge, Thursday, November 6, 2025. Funeral service 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Evan Goranson officiating. Interment to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Please omit flowers. www.curleyfuneralhome.com 708-422-2700.
Madeline Moriarty.jpg
Madeline Moriarty, (nee Moffat), Chicago, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late James (Jimmy) Moriarty (retired CPD). Loving mother of James Jr. Ret. CPD (Maria), Eileen, Maureen, William Ret. CPD (Tricia), Kathleen Ret. CPD, Colleen (Fast Eddie McAteer) Kevin Ret. CPD (Kathleen) and Patrick Ret. CCSO (Sonia CPD). Grandmother of 14 loving and precious grandchildren, John (Kinga), Michael, Daniel (Kyla), Nicholas CFD (Tessa), and Gina Moriarty, Grace, Billy, and Ann Madeline Moriarty, Claire, Patrick CPD (Kylee CPD), Kate CPD, and Sean Moriarty, Colm and Padraig Moriarty, and Bridget McAteer. Great-grandmother to Arthur James, Elliot Charles, Mae Rose and baby Moriarty and Quinn Elizabeth Moriarty and Sophia Andres. Fond Aunt of many nieces and nephews.She was a gift to all and especially cherished and loved as a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. Daughter of the late William (Fred) Moffat Katherine (nee Lynch). Sister “Sissy” of the late Katherine (Frank) Cunningham, the late Donna (Thomas) Gough, the late Mary (Robert Dunphy), the late William (Sue) Moffat Retired from Kraft Foods (Executive Administrative Director), Committed & loyal supporter of the Emerald Society of Illinois (Presidential Award Recipient), Member of the St Thecla Woman’s Council. Services will be held at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Highway, Park Ridge, IL on Wednesday, November 5 from 3:00-9:00pm. Friends to gather at St. Juliana Church on Thursday, November 6 , for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. For info call Cooney Funeral Home at 847-685-1002.In lieu of flowers, Masses or Donations to the Chicago Police Chaplains Ministry appreciated.
AND…
Holiday Greetings!
It's that time of year again. Hope everyone had a good summer. As many of our members are retiring and moving away to the home of their dreams, we have instituted a two-tier plan. Annual membership will be $20.00 Annual membership, and Holiday Dinner will be $45.00.
The new Application and poster will be attached to this email. We are of course hoping to see as many as possible at the Party!
Thank You from your CPDA Team:
Steve Brownfield, Mike Mason and Anne Chambers
01 Dec. 25. CPDA Party Poster
Flier attached:
AND…
CPDA 2026 Renewal Application!
Flier attached:
From the CPD Daily bulletin 2 Nov. 2025.
ALWAYS REMEMBERED!
Harry J. Gray ............ 1925.
Joseph Isola .............. 1935.
Andre Van Vegten ..... 2017.