INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)

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Thomas E. Fessett, 70, Ret. CPD (1980 to 2009). Tom was a Beloved husband, Devoted father, Loving uncle, Great-uncle, brother-in-law and cousin. He was a dear friend of many, and Best Bud of Stan. Visitation Saturday, 3:00 p.m. until time of Chapel Service, 7:00 p.m. at Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St., Chicago Ridge, IL 60415. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Tom’s name to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation (www.cpdmemorial.org) will be appreciated. For Funeral Info.: (708) 422-2700 or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.



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James “Jim” Matthew McComb, of Chicago, age 45, passed away on June 15, 2023 . He is preceded in death by his mother Cheryl nee Banker, and his brother Michael R. Jr., his aunts Janice Banker & Jeanine O’Hara He leaves behind his beloved father, Michael R. Sr.,Retired CPD Sgt., Jim’s two incredible children Owen and Genevieve, whom he always said were his heart and soul, his adored sister-in-law Kathy (nee Heneghan) McComb. Jim loved his nephew and niece: Matthew and Erin McComb and was so proud of the adults they have become. He leaves behind a huge group of life long friends no matter the time or the distance. The Tubby Melons dart crew that he enjoyed years of laughs and shenanigans with, a solid group of kids where he earned his “Giraffe” nickname and the friendships he formed with the kitchen crew making pizzas over at Fox’s Beverly location on Western Avenue. He will be missed by so many including his uncle Mike O'Hara, uncle Joe Walsh (late Bobbie) and Ted Banker (late Pam), cousins BJ, Tina, Bill, Matt, and Jill. Jim was a proud member of Local 399 International Union of Operating Engineers for over 20 years, a Mount Carmel graduate class of ’95, and was raised in the St. Christina Parish and the baseball fields of Mt. Greenwood Park. Jim was a South Side guy at heart with North Side roots. He was a huge fan of anything Adidas, Puma, his beloved Chicago White Sox, and while he had high hopes for the Chicago Bears every season he always looked forward to the football season. Jim’s favorite days were those spent with the loves of his life, Owen and Genevieve. Whether it was poolside or riding bikes up to the park and watching his babies grow into the talented athletes that they are today. They were his pride and joy and he cherished every moment he spent with them. When you think of Jim you cannot forget about the music that moved him, from Deftones, to Tool, with a side of A Perfect Circle and NIN, to Queens of the Stone Age and you can’t forget some good old 90’s rap. We hope that when you think of Jim, you are reminded of the love that he had for his family and friends, his giant heart and McComb dome, and that the memories you shared with him brings a smile to your face and peace in your heart. We pray that Jim is safely at home in heaven with his mother Cheryl and his brother Mike, we will miss him forever. James McComb Obituary - Chicago, IL (dignitymemorial.com) TUESDAY, JULY 11, 2023. Memorial Service 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm ANDREW J. MCGANN & SON FUNERAL HOME.



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Rosaria “Sally” Pratapas, nee Speciale, age 94, passed away peacefully at her home in Whispering Pines, NC on June 17, 2023. Beloved wife of the late John A. CPD for 54 years; loving mother of John M. (Rosaleen), Rosanne (Carl) Jordan, Steven (Patty), Linda (Len) Kunkel, Anthony (Carrie), Mary Ret. CPD (the late Brian) Panick, Phillip (Charlotte), Michael (Nicole) and Christopher (Kimberly); cherished grandmother of 26 and great grandmother of 18; devoted daughter of the late Antonio and Rosaria Speciale; preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Sally was raised on Chicago’s northside and after marrying John, raised her family in the Bridgeport neighborhood where she lived for 60 years before moving to Whispering Pines, NC. She served as a Eucharistic minister and Past President of Nativity of Our Lord Altar and Rosary Society. Visitation Monday, June 26th, 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at Nativity of Our Lord and St. Gabriel Parish, 653 W. 37th St., Chicago. Interment to follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. The Mass will be livestreamed. Please check back for the link. Please omit flowers. Obituary for Rosaria Pratapas | Michael Coletta Sons, Ltd. Funeral Home (colettasonsfuneralhome.com).



From the CPD Daily bulletin 22 June 2023.



Always Remembered!

Patrick J. McGovern. . . . . . . . 1925

Thomas J. Johnson. . . . . . . . . 1931