INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)

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Pete Douvalakis, age 54, at rest on January 13, 2024. Beloved husband of Monique Giannoni, 019 District. Loving father of Niko and Davino Douvalakis. Dearest son of Toula (nee Kandis) and the late John Douvalakis. Fond brother of Nick (Barbara) and Dimitri Douvalakis. Visitation for Pete will take place on Thursday, January 18, 2024 form 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge, Il. Funeral Friday, beginning at the funeral home at 10:00 am and then proceed to St. Monica Church 5136 N Nottingham Ave, Chicago, IL for 11:00 am Mass. Entombment will be private at St. Joseph Cemetery in River Grove.


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James Glynn, CPD Sergeant passed away. Husband of Kathryn, father of Mathew and Ryan. Brother of Mary Glynn, CPD. Mass and memorial will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, please make any donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.



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Stephen Michael Herbert, age 84, of Chicago, IL, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Son of the late Alfred August Herbert and Rosella (née Schmitz) Herbert, of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin; Loving husband of Melaine Herbert, for sixty years; Beloved father of Stephen (Pamela Kuhn), Elizabeth, Martin (Kathleen Roll), Paul (Liz) and Christopher; Cherished grandfather to Coleman and Cyrus. Fond uncle and friend to many. Steve, as most knew him, was preceded in death by brothers John Herbert and David Herbert, and by his sister Marilyn Bertz. Steve turned a passion for photography and graphic arts into a profession and started several businesses early in his career. He ultimately retired as a senior photographer, working in the graphic arts unit of the Chicago Police Department. In his career there, Steve had the unique honor of taking the official portrait of the renowned Harold Washington, late Mayor of City of Chicago, which is signed by Steve, and hangs in the main Chicago Public Library downtown. Always ready with a kind word or humorous quip, Steve treasured the people in his life far above material things and believed strongly in making the world a better place for all. He put this belief into action through his volunteer work, his participation in community and labor organizing, and peaceful actions for social change, including mobilizing and disseminating news of the civil rights activities going on in the Albany, GA area, during his time of service in the Air Force. While always willing to enthusiastically share his passions, Steve believed the best way to change people’s hearts - minds was through example. His community efforts included volunteering at soup kitchens, homeless shelters, and thirty-three years as a eucharistic minister at Christ Hospital. After retirement, Steve also developed a passion for painting and was a prolific member of a local senior painters' group, where he continued to make good friends and share inspiration. Steve was loved for his warm smile, joyful laugh, generous heart, and faithful spirit. He will be missed by the many friends and loved ones whose lives he blessed and inspired during his long life. Visitation, Friday, Jan 19, 2024, 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415. Funeral Mass, Saturday, Jan 20, 2024, 10:00 a.m. Family & Friends will meet directly at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 8200 S. Kostner Avenue, Chicago, IL 60652. Interment prayers, (directly following mass) at chapel of St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, 87th St. & South Hamlin Ave, Evergreen Park, IL 60805. Interment, St. Mary Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum, Section V, Block 4, Lot 4, Grave 5. For Funeral info, (708) 422-2700, or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.

AND…reminder…

17 Jan. 2024 Retirement of PO Joel Bemis!

Flier attached:

AND…

Dear CPD AZ Retiree,

PLEASE READ THIS AND RESPOND TO ME IF YOU ARE COMING. I NEED A HEAD COUNT FOR THE RESTAURANT. RESPOND NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY BY NOON!

Our monthly luncheon this month is on Thursday, January 18, 2023 at the EAGLE BUFFET IN CASINO ARIZONA, 524 N. 92nd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85256, right off the 101 & 202 at McKellips. The buffet does not open until 11:00 AM. We will check-in at 11:00 AM. Stay in the right line, and please identify yourself that you are with the CPD AZ Retiree Luncheon group. When you pay, the cost of the luncheon is now $25.00, which includes all you can eat, beverage, dessert, tax and tip. Laura Peterson, the food service manager, is our contact person. She is doing a wonderful job to accommodate our group. They will try to get us through the line and get us seated quickly. We will be in the rear room if it is available. We will be trying to do the luncheons on THE THIRD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH. For further information please contact me, Brian DuFour, at 623-521-6146 or bdu4@aol.com.

Regards,

Brian DuFour, USN (Ret.)

Chicago PD Retired in AZ.



From the CPD Daily bulletin Jan 16, 2024.

ALWAYS REMEMBERED!

Arthur W. Wittbrodt. . . . . . . . . 1932

PCD/EAP NOTICE!

EAP has three locations that are open and offering all EAP Services; Central EAP Office at 1759 W Adams, South Side Office at 11540 S Western Ave, and our North West office 5440 N Cumberland. 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!