INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)
Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2023 11:29 amThomas W. Benoit.jfif
Thomas W. Benoit, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. He is survived by his beloved brother, Timothy (Diane) Benoit; cherished nieces and nephews; Timothy M. Benoit, Kristen M. (Anthony) Potacki, Caitlin A. (Dennis) Little and Lauren D. Benoit; great nieces and nephews; Adaline, Raven, Kylee, Reya and Anthony. Preceded in death by his parents; Donald and Geraldine Benoit. Thomas was a retired Area 1 Violent Crime Chicago Police Homicide Detective for 30+ years. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. Thomas will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him. A Celebration of Life Service will take place on Friday, July 28, 2023, 4:00 pm, at Papa Joe’s Italian Restaurant (14459 South La Grange Road, Orland Park, IL). Dinner to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (www.stjude.org). Blake-Lamb Funeral Home in Oak Lawn, IL entrusted with arrangements. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.blakelamboaklawn.com for the Samp family.
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Leona "Lee" Rose Mizera,(nee Szymanski) age 91, Beloved wife to the late Dr. Thaddeus F. Mizera, loving Mother of Ret. Sgt. CPD Bob (Margie) Mizera, Ken (Kim) Mizera, Larry (Lisa) Mizera, Renee (Dan) Gresla, and Lauren (Greg) Pertle. Proud Grandma, Bugga, G-Ma to Ashlee (Tim), Katie (Chris), Mallory (Steve), Ashley, Matt (Emily), Elizabeth (Patrick), Megan (Ben), Joe (Kari), Mary (Brennan), Chrisi, Ben, Gregory, and Maddy. Adoring Great Grandmother to Evan, Liam, Claire, Ryan, Camden, Cooper, Ollie and Noah. Dear daughter of the late Martin and Mary Szymanski. Cherished sister of the late Edward Szymanski. Chosen family to Sandra and Al Lewis. Fond Aunt to her nieces and nephews. Leona was born in Chicago on December 28th, 1931. She grew up in the Gage Park neighborhood and excelled at Gage Park High. She then attended Elgin Radiology School. She met Thaddeus (Ted) and they were married in 1953. Ted was a GP Doctor who established his medical practice on the Southwest Side of Chicago and was an attending physician at Little Company of Mary Hospital. Lee was the rock for both Ted and the 5 children they would have together. She helped run the practice and managed the family. After Ted’s passing in 1983, Lee moved on to the hospitality business becoming the banquet manager at several high-profile venues ending with nearly 20 years at the Oak Lawn Hilton. She also spent time with Evelyn Echols training future leaders in the hospitality space. While Lee was very successful in business and worked until she was 78, her pride and joy was her family. Her kids, grandkids and great grandkids were her primary focus later in life. She travelled extensively with her family to many parts of the country and the world. She rarely missed a sporting event, dance recital, or graduation. In recent years, the great grandkids or “Littles” as she would call them brought her a new found enthusiasm. She would often babysit and loved the family gatherings during birthdays and holidays. We are thankful for the numerous celebrations the family had with her in recent years. Our hearts ache with the loss of the Family Matriarch but the memories will live forever. To the World she was a Mother but to her family she was the World. Visitation Friday, July 21st from 3pm-8pm at the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W 151st St. Orland Park, IL. Family and Friends to gather Saturday, July 22nd at 11:20 a.m. for a Mass of the Resurrection at 11:30am at St. George Catholic Church 6707 175th St., Tinley Park, IL. Internment will be private at a later date at Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleum. Donations in Leona’s memory can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 using the link here https://raise.stjude.org/fundraiser/4807471 or please consider donating to NAWS a No-Kill humane society https://www.paypal.com/US/fundraiser/charity/1650516. Please leave a memory for the family on Leona's Tribute Wall; your stories will bring comfort to her family. Obituary information for Leona "Lee" Rose Mizera (sheehyfh.com)
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20 July 23 006 District Sneaker Ball!
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22 July FOP Support Group!
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22 July Fundraiser Kelly Ryan!
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From the CPD Daily bulletin 19 July 2023.
Always Remembered!
Frank J. Cunningham. . . . . . . 1932
Albert H. Brown. . . . . . . . .. . . 1955
Death Notices!
Passed away 014 July 2023, Carol Pierce-Hicks, stepmother of Police Officer Anthony Hicks assigned to Education and Training Division.
Passed away 016 July 2023, Alex Malenock, father of Police Officer Chris Malenock assigned to 016 District.
Passed away 016 July 2023, Phillip S. Piszek, father of Police Officer Christine Piszek assigned to 024 District.
PCD/EAP NOTICE!
EAP is happy to announce the opening of two additional locations to our Central EAP Office at 1759 W Adams. Starting 18 July, our South Side Office at 11540 S Western Ave, and our North West office 5440 N Cumberland are open and offering all EAP Services. The professional Counseling Division/ EAP offers Clinical, Trauma, Drug and Alcohol, Peer Support, and Chaplains programs that are HIPAA protected and confidential. For more information please call our main number at 312- 743-0378. Be Well!
Thomas W. Benoit, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. He is survived by his beloved brother, Timothy (Diane) Benoit; cherished nieces and nephews; Timothy M. Benoit, Kristen M. (Anthony) Potacki, Caitlin A. (Dennis) Little and Lauren D. Benoit; great nieces and nephews; Adaline, Raven, Kylee, Reya and Anthony. Preceded in death by his parents; Donald and Geraldine Benoit. Thomas was a retired Area 1 Violent Crime Chicago Police Homicide Detective for 30+ years. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. Thomas will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him. A Celebration of Life Service will take place on Friday, July 28, 2023, 4:00 pm, at Papa Joe’s Italian Restaurant (14459 South La Grange Road, Orland Park, IL). Dinner to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (www.stjude.org). Blake-Lamb Funeral Home in Oak Lawn, IL entrusted with arrangements. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.blakelamboaklawn.com for the Samp family.
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Leona "Lee" Rose Mizera,(nee Szymanski) age 91, Beloved wife to the late Dr. Thaddeus F. Mizera, loving Mother of Ret. Sgt. CPD Bob (Margie) Mizera, Ken (Kim) Mizera, Larry (Lisa) Mizera, Renee (Dan) Gresla, and Lauren (Greg) Pertle. Proud Grandma, Bugga, G-Ma to Ashlee (Tim), Katie (Chris), Mallory (Steve), Ashley, Matt (Emily), Elizabeth (Patrick), Megan (Ben), Joe (Kari), Mary (Brennan), Chrisi, Ben, Gregory, and Maddy. Adoring Great Grandmother to Evan, Liam, Claire, Ryan, Camden, Cooper, Ollie and Noah. Dear daughter of the late Martin and Mary Szymanski. Cherished sister of the late Edward Szymanski. Chosen family to Sandra and Al Lewis. Fond Aunt to her nieces and nephews. Leona was born in Chicago on December 28th, 1931. She grew up in the Gage Park neighborhood and excelled at Gage Park High. She then attended Elgin Radiology School. She met Thaddeus (Ted) and they were married in 1953. Ted was a GP Doctor who established his medical practice on the Southwest Side of Chicago and was an attending physician at Little Company of Mary Hospital. Lee was the rock for both Ted and the 5 children they would have together. She helped run the practice and managed the family. After Ted’s passing in 1983, Lee moved on to the hospitality business becoming the banquet manager at several high-profile venues ending with nearly 20 years at the Oak Lawn Hilton. She also spent time with Evelyn Echols training future leaders in the hospitality space. While Lee was very successful in business and worked until she was 78, her pride and joy was her family. Her kids, grandkids and great grandkids were her primary focus later in life. She travelled extensively with her family to many parts of the country and the world. She rarely missed a sporting event, dance recital, or graduation. In recent years, the great grandkids or “Littles” as she would call them brought her a new found enthusiasm. She would often babysit and loved the family gatherings during birthdays and holidays. We are thankful for the numerous celebrations the family had with her in recent years. Our hearts ache with the loss of the Family Matriarch but the memories will live forever. To the World she was a Mother but to her family she was the World. Visitation Friday, July 21st from 3pm-8pm at the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W 151st St. Orland Park, IL. Family and Friends to gather Saturday, July 22nd at 11:20 a.m. for a Mass of the Resurrection at 11:30am at St. George Catholic Church 6707 175th St., Tinley Park, IL. Internment will be private at a later date at Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleum. Donations in Leona’s memory can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 using the link here https://raise.stjude.org/fundraiser/4807471 or please consider donating to NAWS a No-Kill humane society https://www.paypal.com/US/fundraiser/charity/1650516. Please leave a memory for the family on Leona's Tribute Wall; your stories will bring comfort to her family. Obituary information for Leona "Lee" Rose Mizera (sheehyfh.com)
AND…reminder…
20 July 23 006 District Sneaker Ball!
Flyer attached:
AND…reminder…
22 July FOP Support Group!
Flyer attached:
AND…reminder…
22 July Fundraiser Kelly Ryan!
Flyer attached:
From the CPD Daily bulletin 19 July 2023.
Always Remembered!
Frank J. Cunningham. . . . . . . 1932
Albert H. Brown. . . . . . . . .. . . 1955
Death Notices!
Passed away 014 July 2023, Carol Pierce-Hicks, stepmother of Police Officer Anthony Hicks assigned to Education and Training Division.
Passed away 016 July 2023, Alex Malenock, father of Police Officer Chris Malenock assigned to 016 District.
Passed away 016 July 2023, Phillip S. Piszek, father of Police Officer Christine Piszek assigned to 024 District.
PCD/EAP NOTICE!
EAP is happy to announce the opening of two additional locations to our Central EAP Office at 1759 W Adams. Starting 18 July, our South Side Office at 11540 S Western Ave, and our North West office 5440 N Cumberland are open and offering all EAP Services. The professional Counseling Division/ EAP offers Clinical, Trauma, Drug and Alcohol, Peer Support, and Chaplains programs that are HIPAA protected and confidential. For more information please call our main number at 312- 743-0378. Be Well!