INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)

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Samuel Babich, Age 95. Beloved husband of Therese "Terri" (nee Iozzo); loving father of Lisa, Scott (Stacy), and the late Barry Babich; cherished grandfather of Christine, Xander, and Riley; beloved son of the late Sam and the late Sima Babich; dear brother of William (Judy), the late John, the late Goldie Principato, the late Eleanor Martinov, and the late Mary Ann Mladina; brother-in-law of Dolores Camardo; proud uncle of many nieces and nephews. His wonderful sense of humor was so enjoyed by his family and friends. Sam will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts. Sam served in the US Army, Korean War, retired CPD Sergeant for 34 years, a film coordinator for the City of Chicago 1980-1983. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jerome Croatian Church (Building Project). Visitation Friday 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at St. Jerome Croatian Church 2823 S. Princeton Avenue (Chicago) Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Michael Coletta Sons, Ltd. Funeral Home | Chicago IL funeral home and cremation (colettasonsfuneralhome.com).



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Richard Paladino (Retired CPD). Beloved husband of Mary Ann nee Keane; loving father of Patricia (Antonio) Montano and Rich (Heather) Paladino; cherished grandfather of Dominic, Vinny and Sonny; devoted son of the late John and Rose; dear brother of John (Pam) and Bobby (Cindy); fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, January 26, 2024 from 3 PM to 8 PM at the Dalcamo Funeral Home 470 West 26th Street. Funeral Saturday 9:15 AM from the Funeral Home to St. Jerome Croatian Catholic Church for Mass at 10 AM. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation are appreciated. Funeral info: 312-842-8681 or http://www.dalcamofuneralhome.com to sign the guestbook.



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Celeste F. Simich, nee Januszewski, age 71, of North Judson, IN. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas F. Simich, CPD, loving sister of Felicia (Robert) Hovorka, Paul (Maryann) Januszewski, the late Roberta Storz, the late Christine Januszewski and the late Susan (Edward) Skuse, cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation, Tuesday, January 30, 2024 9:00 - 10:30am (Central time) Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2447 Des Plaines Ave, North Riverside, IL 60546. Funeral Service Tuesday, January 30, 2024 10:30 - 11:00am (Central time) Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2447 Des Plaines Ave, North Riverside, IL 60546. Interment Tuesday, January 30, 2024 1:00 - 1:30pm (Central time) Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Road, Elwood, IL 60421. Family and friends are asked to meet directly at the Public Information Office by 12:45.



From the CPD Daily bulletin Jan 24, 2024.

ALWAYS REMEMBERED!

Alfred M. Stokke. . . . . . . . . . . 1935

DEATH NOTICE!

Passed away 19 January 2024, Retired Civilian Robert I. Sweeney, formerly assigned to Field Services.

Passed away 20 January 2024, Ruth Ridgell, mother of Police Officer Calvin Ridgell assigned to Alternate Response.

Passed away 21 January 2024 Marlene Ann Weber, mother of Detective Matthew Weber assigned to Area 2-Detectives.

MOMENT OF SILENCE!

Police Officer Dorelle C. Brandon Star #2684 All radio zones will observe a 30 second period of radio silence Thursday, 25 January 2024 at 1200 hours. This is in honor of Police Officer Dorelle C. Brandon #2684, assigned to the 003rd District Tactical Team, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on 25 January 1984 in the 005th District. WE WILL NEVER FORGET!

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Samuel Babich, Age 95. Beloved husband of Therese "Terri" (nee Iozzo); loving father of Lisa, Scott (Stacy), and the late Barry Babich; cherished grandfather of Christine, Xander, and Riley; beloved son of the late Sam and the late Sima Babich; dear brother of William (Judy), the late John, the late Goldie Principato, the late Eleanor Martinov, and the late Mary Ann Mladina; brother-in-law of Dolores Camardo; proud uncle of many nieces and nephews. His wonderful sense of humor was so enjoyed by his family and friends. Sam will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts. Sam served in the US Army, Korean War, retired CPD Sergeant for 34 years, a film coordinator for the City of Chicago 1980-1983. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jerome Croatian Church (Building Project). Visitation Friday 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at St. Jerome Croatian Church 2823 S. Princeton Avenue (Chicago) Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Michael Coletta Sons, Ltd. Funeral Home | Chicago IL funeral home and cremation (colettasonsfuneralhome.com).



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Richard Paladino (Retired CPD). Beloved husband of Mary Ann nee Keane; loving father of Patricia (Antonio) Montano and Rich (Heather) Paladino; cherished grandfather of Dominic, Vinny and Sonny; devoted son of the late John and Rose; dear brother of John (Pam) and Bobby (Cindy); fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, January 26, 2024 from 3 PM to 8 PM at the Dalcamo Funeral Home 470 West 26th Street. Funeral Saturday 9:15 AM from the Funeral Home to St. Jerome Croatian Catholic Church for Mass at 10 AM. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation are appreciated. Funeral info: 312-842-8681 or http://www.dalcamofuneralhome.com to sign the guestbook.



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Celeste F. Simich, nee Januszewski, age 71, of North Judson, IN. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas F. Simich, CPD, loving sister of Felicia (Robert) Hovorka, Paul (Maryann) Januszewski, the late Roberta Storz, the late Christine Januszewski and the late Susan (Edward) Skuse, cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation, Tuesday, January 30, 2024 9:00 - 10:30am (Central time) Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2447 Des Plaines Ave, North Riverside, IL 60546. Funeral Service Tuesday, January 30, 2024 10:30 - 11:00am (Central time) Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2447 Des Plaines Ave, North Riverside, IL 60546. Interment Tuesday, January 30, 2024 1:00 - 1:30pm (Central time) Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Road, Elwood, IL 60421. Family and friends are asked to meet directly at the Public Information Office by 12:45.



From the CPD Daily bulletin Jan 24, 2024.

ALWAYS REMEMBERED!

Alfred M. Stokke. . . . . . . . . . . 1935

DEATH NOTICE!

Passed away 19 January 2024, Retired Civilian Robert I. Sweeney, formerly assigned to Field Services.

Passed away 20 January 2024, Ruth Ridgell, mother of Police Officer Calvin Ridgell assigned to Alternate Response.

Passed away 21 January 2024 Marlene Ann Weber, mother of Detective Matthew Weber assigned to Area 2-Detectives.

MOMENT OF SILENCE!

Police Officer Dorelle C. Brandon Star #2684 All radio zones will observe a 30 second period of radio silence Thursday, 25 January 2024 at 1200 hours. This is in honor of Police Officer Dorelle C. Brandon #2684, assigned to the 003rd District Tactical Team, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on 25 January 1984 in the 005th District. WE WILL NEVER FORGET!