INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)

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Gerald F. Poradzisz, U.S. Army Veteran and retired CPD, passed away peacefully after a short illness on July 30, 2025. Father of Amanda (Dan) Vujko and Sarah (Jesse) Arsenault. Grandfather of Xander Vujko; Griffin, Violet, and Sage Arsenault. Beloved Son of the late Francis and Constance, nee Dziminski. Loving Brother of David (Michele) and Diane Raddatz. Fond Uncle of Reneé (David) Spinella, Aaron (Laura), and Frances (Colin) Nordgren. Dear Friend of Julie West. Cousin and friend to many. In the U.S. Army, Gerald served as a linguist specializing in Polish. After his service to our country, Gerald became a Chicago Police Officer for 31 years, 20 of which he spent as an evidence technician. In his younger days, Gerald was a ranked chess player, a passion which continued throughout his life. He was a connoisseur of fine bourbon and enjoyed time in nature at Nature's Way campground in Utica, IL, where he found his second family. A Visitation for Gerald will be held Friday, August 8, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453. Funeral to follow Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the funeral home, with a St. Jude Service and U.S. Army Honors at 11:00 AM. Gerald Poradzisz Obituary - Oak Lawn, IL



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Rosarina R. Rizzato (Russo) passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025. Born on December 23, 1939, in Lattarico, Italy, Rosarina married the love of her life, Anthony Rizzato in 1958, and moved to America. Rosarina and Anthony moved to Chicago and Anthony became a Chicago Police Officer. Tragically, Anthony Rizzato was killed in the line of duty in 1970 leaving Rosarina to raise their young daughter and son. Known for her strength, faith, and sense of humor, Rosarina was loved by her friends, neighbors, and family. She was truly an inspiration to all who met her. Becoming a grandmother (nonna) to Alicia, Daniel and Sol and great-grandmother (bisnonna) to Eva Rose was her greatest joy. Rosarina is survived by her daughter Rosa (Lee Goldfine) and son Anthony, in addition to her grandchildren Alicia Goldfine (Dan Ibeling), Daniel Goldfine (fiance Caroline Smrokowski), and Sol Rizzato, also her great granddaughter Eva Rose, her brother Salvatore (Russo) and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Anthony, her parents Angelina and Salvatore, her sister Carmelina (Pendola), and her sister Geltrude (Patrone). The internment was private. The family requests those wishing to honor Rosarina to consider a donation to Back the Vest, The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, or a charity of choice in her memory.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/obituaries ... oting-dies

From the CPD Daily bulletin 30 Aug. 2024.

DEATH NOTICES.!

Passed away 28 June 2025 RETIRED PROFESSIONAL FIELD INVESTIGATOR JOHN “RHETT” BUTLER, formerly assigned to Forensic Services.

SPECIAL EVENT!

MEMORIAL ROLL CALL AND STREET DEDICATION CEREMONY POLICE OFFICER ELLA G. FRENCH STAR #15013 THURSDAY, 07 AUGUST 2025, 1600, HOURS COOK COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT BUILDING 2650 S. CALIFORNIA AVE.




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A Memorial Roll Call will be held to honor the life and service of Police Officer Ella G. French, who was fatally wounded in the line of duty on August 7, 2021. As part of the ceremony, an Honorary Street Sign will be dedicated in her memory. The dedication will take place in front of the Cook County Criminal Court Building located at 2650 S. California Ave. All attending officers are to be dressed in the uniform of the day. All members are encouraged to attend as we pay tribute to Officer French’s sacrifice and service. WE WILL NEVER FORGET!

OFFICER WELLNESS

You can find out when and where EAP/ PCD No Cop Outs/AA Meetings and Support Group Meetings are happening in the Cordico Wellness App. You can also learn about upcoming Department sponsored wellness events by clicking the “Department” tab on the home screen.

The wellness app can also assist you with maintaining the four pillars of physical health: Sleep, Nutrition, Physical Fitness, and Stress Management.

The Sleep Toolkit provides sleep optimization strategies and sleep sounds to help improve your sleep quality and duration.

The Nutrition Toolkit describes key nutrition skills for health maintenance and provides helpful restaurant guides, meal delivery services and healthy snack options.

The Physical Fitness Toolkit provides workout videos designed to maximize functional performance as a police officer including injury prevention, flexibility and stability, cardio endurance and strength training.

The Mindfulness Toolkit offers mindfulness exercises and guided meditations. The Physical Fitness Toolkit provides on demand Yoga For First Responders® videos. For download and login instructions, visit the EAP page on The Wire!