INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)

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Patrick Cahill, age 80, passed away peacefully in his home on November 16. He was a native of Ballyhahill, County Limerick, Ireland, and the son of the late Thomas and Catherine (nee Lane) Cahill. Beloved and devoted husband of Barbara (nee McDonagh); father of Thomas, Patrick (Michele Fonte), Maureen Blaha (Stephen), and Barbara Ann Ohse, CFD (Rory, CFD); and proud grandfather of Ciaran, Aidan, Declan, and Brendan Blaha, Keira, Kaitlin, and Connor Ohse, and Sean Mala-Cahill. He was the fond brother of the late Eileen (late Kevin) Carroll, the late William, the late Mary (late Michael) Gleeson, the late Thomas, Margaret (Patrick) Lynch, Elizabeth (John) Clince, the late Daniel, Kevin (Rose), John (Maureen), Bernadette (John) Ryan, Frank (Máire), Sister Catherine Cahill, and the late babies Joseph and Stephen. Patrick was the dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Survived by countless family members and friends. Visitation Tuesday, November 21 from 3-8 pm at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy., Park Ridge. Mass 10 am at Immaculate Conception Parish, 7211 W. Talcott Ave., Chicago, on Wednesday, November 22. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Patrick Fathers or Misericordia are appreciated. See the full obituary at http://www.cooneyfuneralhome.com.



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Milton Lee Davenport, age 79 of Chicago, IL Ret. Chicago Fire Department Captain/EMT Engine 120 and US Air Force veteran, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Beloved husband of 56 years to Lydia (nee Smith); loving Dad to Paul and David Davenport; cherished grandfather to Melanie, Amanda, Donovan, Xavier and Kaylee and great grandfather to Kyia and Naomi; dear brother to Julius (Eileen) Davenport, Albert Davenport, Susie (Horace) Smith, Ricardo Davenport, Theresa (Herman) Brewer and the late Joseph Davenport and the late Mary Rose (Arthur) Bell. Milton was a loving uncle, cousin, brother-in-law, and friend to many. All who knew and loved him will cherish his memory. A visitation will be held on Monday, November 20th 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn, IL. Funeral Tuesday, November 21st 11:00 a.m. Wake at Apostolic Faith Church, 3823 S. Indiana Ave., Chicago, IL 60653 Funeral at 12:00 p.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.blakelamboaklawn.com for the Davenport family.



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Patrick J. Foley, 74; devoted husband of the late Leana Levins; beloved son of the late Thomas A.(CFD) and Bernice A. Foley-King nee Moriarty; fond stepson of the late Thomas J. King (CFD); dear brother of James (the late Ted Johnson), Kathleen “Sissy” (the late Jim, CFD) Lynam, John (Diane and the late Patsy), Michael (Dorian), Timothy (Rita), Mary, and Anna Foley (Liam, CFD) Henry and the late Tommy and Danny; fond uncle of 20, nephew, cousin, and great uncle to many; friend to all who knew him; USMC Veteran, lifelong Chicago Cubs and Bears Fan; leaving behind his cat Romper “Rompy”. As Sintra said “I did it my way”, as did Pat. Memorial Mass Saturday 12 Noon at St. Pascal Church, 3935 N. Melvina Ave. Arrangements entrusted to Gibbons Family Funeral Home. Interment private. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com.



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James H. Kuhn, U. S. Army Veteran, Ret C.P.D., Ret South Shore Hospital Security. Longtime Chicago Public League football Official. He was an avid swimmer, walker, and all-around exercise enthusiast. Beloved husband of 51 years to Karen Kuhn (nee Polos). Devoted father of Dean (Mary Kay) Beville. Proud grandfather of Amanda (Darian) Yarborough, Jessica (Matt) Kouba and Lauren (Moe) Ramahi. Adored great-grandfather of Shawn, Brayden, Logan, Eden, Elias, and Idris. Visitation Friday 3-8 p.m. at the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, IL. Family and friends to gather Saturday 9:50 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 14700 S. 94th Ave., Orland Park, IL, Service 10:00 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Goldstar at www.chicagocop.com would be appreciated. Please leave a memory for the family on Jim’s Tribute Wall; your stories will bring comfort to his family. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878.



Robert Theodore McVicker passed peacefully into God's loving arms at his home in North Mankato, MN on Saturday, November 11, 2023, surrounded by his family. Robert was born April 6, 1926, in Chicago, IL. He enlisted in the Navy during WWII and served in the Pacific theater. He met the love of his life Mary O'Hara in 1955 at a church dance and they were married 6 months later. He joined the Chicago Police Department in 1956 and retired in 1979, he moved the family north to MN. Bob continued to serve others by volunteering at numerous charitable organizations throughout many years in the Mankato Area. He was a positive influence and role model for his children, who will miss everything about him. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years Mary, his parents Paul and Mary (Maffia) McVicker, brothers Patrick and William. He is survived by his 7 children, Margaret, Joseph (Sue), Kathleen (Jim) Shabatura, John (Sue), Kevin (special friend Marlene Braun), Robert, Colleen (Carl) Fritz; and nine grandchildren, plus two great grandchildren and many nephews. Visitation will be 3:00-6:00pm Sunday, November 19th at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary. Funeral Service will be 11:00am Monday, November 20, 2023, at Holy Rosary Catholic. To leave a condolence for the family or to view the livestream, visit his obituary at www.mankatomortuary.com.Published by Chicago Tribune on Nov. 17, 2023.



Andrew "Drew" Benjamin Price passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023. A memorial visitation for Andrew will be held Monday, November 20, 2023, from 10:00 AM until the time of memorial service at 12:00 PM at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.DrakeandSonFuneralHome.com for the Price family.



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Richard E. Sowinski 84 of Portage Park. Ret. C.P.D., Veteran of the U.S. Army. Beloved husband of Connie nee Mueller. Loving father of Chris (Trish) and Doug (Adriana) Cherished grandfather of Amanda, David, Emma, and Lucas. Dear brother of Edith (the late Roy) Gunther, Ronald, retired CPD (Peggy), Eileen (Max) Rogers, James and Terry (Janet) . Fond uncle and great uncle to many. Visitation Sunday, November 19th from 2:00 to 6:00 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS) 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Services will be held at the Funeral Home Monday 11:00 A.M., Interment Private. Richard Sowinski Obituary - Norridge, IL | Cumberland Funeral Chapels (cumberlandchapels.com).



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From the CPD Daily bulletin Nov. 17, 2023.



Always Remembered!

James F. Mitchell. . . . . . . . . . . 1915



SPECIAL EVENT!

On 01 December 1958 the tragic loss of 95 lives occurred at Our Lady of Angels school here in Chicago one of the worst school fires in U.S. History. On Friday 01 December 2023 there will be a mass of remembrance commemorating the 65th year of this horrific tragedy. Services will be at Holy Family Church, (just west of Saint Ignatius College Prep) located at 1114 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, Illinois at 1800 hours, (doors open at 1630), parking adjacent to the church. The celebrant for the mass will be Chicago Fire Department Chaplain Fr. William McFarland and services will commence with the Chicago Fire Department Color Guard. All are welcome to attend, please spread the word. For further information contact retired P.O. Dennis Fitzgerald of Knights of Columbus - Chicago Council at: chicagopolicedepartmentkc@ gmail.com or 773-934-8961.