INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)

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Robert (Bob) Emmett Shanahan, age 74, Retired Patrolman from the Chicago Police Department with 26 years of service. Beloved husband of Joan, loving father of Robert Shanahan, (the late) Michael (Zip) Shanahan, Kristine Lavery and Matthew Shanahan. Loving grandfather of Camryn Shanahan, Ronan and Aurora Lavery and Skyler, Jackson & Austyn Shanahan. Dear brother of Carolyn Wheat, Larry Shanahan and (the late) Mary Kay Lindberg. Bob was known for his caring and loving character. He was very outgoing and personable and would offer to help anyone. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Services will be private. Please make memorial contributions to the charity of your choice.



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Roy J. Venegas, C.F.D. of Chicago’s Clearing Community passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, March 1, 2024, with his loving family at his side. Roy was a dedicated and proud Chicago Fire Fighter for over 30 years before his retirement 6 years ago. He was last stationed at Battalion 16, Engine 32. He served for seven years in the Army National Guard. Roy was blessed with the love of his family, and was a devoted husband, wonderful father and cherished grandfather and great grandfather and loving son. He was married for 30 years to the love of his life, his loving wife, Sylvia. A loving Father to Alejandro (Dalia) and cherished Grandfather of Jisenda (Andrew) and Abram and Juan and great Grandfather to Liam and Adrienne. Much loved Son of Valentina and the late Rogelio Venegas. He is survived by his brothers and sisters, Aurora, Adel, Ray, Angela, Rudy, Norman, Nancy, Anna Marie, and the late Tita “Peaches” and his many nieces and nephews. Roy was a loving and dedicated person, who despite all his medical struggles was always willing to help anyone who was in need. He will be forever remembered for strength, love, loyalty, and compassion for everyone. Visitation is Tuesday, March 5, 2024, from 4 PM to 8 PM at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th street just west of Harlem). Rev. Bill McFarland, Chaplain for the Chicago Fire Department will offer prayers for Roy at 7:30 PM. Visitation at the funeral home on Wednesday from 8:30 AM until time of Prayers at 9:30 AM. We will go in procession from the funeral home to Two Holy Martyrs Parish, St. Symphorosa Church for a 10 AM Mass of Christian Burial. Roy will be laid to rest at Resurrection Cemetery.

AND…

Hello everyone, we made through February, all four seasons on one month. Now it's March and this Tuesday the 5th is the Northside Retiree Breakfast. It’s at D'Agostino's 7530 W Oakton Ave in Niles, 0900 Hours. The doors open around 0830 and you're welcome to stay longer. The cost is $15 which includes tax and a $2 tip, 3% charge for credit cards.

With the weather looking nice, I hope to see you there.

Fraternally,

Steve Marchfield.

AND…reminder…

23 Mar. 2024 KOC 26 Year Celebration!

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AND…reminder…

23 March 2024. Lunch with Easter Bunny!

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AND…

23 Mar. 24 Promotion Celebration Lt. Poulos!

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From the CPD Daily bulletin Feb. 03, 2024.

ALWAYS REMEMBERED!

Louis A. Abbott. . . . . . . . . . . . 1947

Thomas J. Kelly. . . . . . . . . . . . 1970

William P. Bosak. . . . . . . . . . . 1979

Roger Van Schaik. . . . . . . . . . 1979

EAP SUPPORT GROUP!

The Professional Counseling Division/ EAP is offering a support group for Veterans. This support group provides support, education, resources and the processing of both professional and personal issues. For more information e-mail robert.sobo@chicagopolice.org or call EAP at 312-743-0378.

SPECIAL EVENT!

All Department Members are invited to join us as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Saint Baldrick’s Foundation with our own FIRST RESPONDERS AT O’HARE ST BALDRICK’S FUNDRAISER. The date of our event is Wednesday, 13 March 2024 from 1000-1400 hrs at the O’Hare CPD Station - 521 Old Cargo Rd., Chicago, IL 60666. Stop-by and have a few laughs as CPD, CFD, Dept of Aviation Security, CBP, and our Federal Law Enforcement partners raise money for a worthy cause! For more information contact P.O. Omar Gomez-Farrington at 773-686-2385 or omar.gomez-farringto@chicagopolice. org or go to www.stbaldricks.org/ events/ohare2024 to sign-up and register teams! Thank you for your support!