Father of Lt. John Benigno
Nov03

Father of Lt. John Benigno

Joseph C. Benigno, age 76, at rest on October 31, 2023. Joseph was a Detective with the Chicago Police Dept for 33 years. Beloved husband of Sharon Benigno for 53 years.  Loving father of John Benigno (CPD Lt.) (Amber Creger)  and Matthew (CPD Detective) (Julie) Benigno. Cherished grandfather of Gabriel Benigno and Maximus Benigno. Dear son of the late John and the late Billie (nee Mathis) Benigno. Fond brother of the late...

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Father of Lt. Don Hoard Jr.
Oct27

Father of Lt. Don Hoard Jr.

Obituary For Don Hoard Sr Leak and Sons Funeral Home 18400 S. Pulaski Road Country Club Hills, IL 60478 October 30, 2023 Wake: 10:00am ~ 11:00am Funeral: 11:00am ~ 12:00pm Send flowers to the service of Don Hoard Sr

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Wife of Retired Lt. John Lemmer
Sep25

Wife of Retired Lt. John Lemmer

Mary Ellen Lemmer nee Simmons of Mt. Greenwood, passed from this life Friday, September 22, 2023 at the age of 82.  Mary Ellen is the beloved wife of the late Lieutenant John T. “Jack” Lemmer, CPD and the loving mother of Michael (Theresa) Lemmer and Thomas (Carrie Ann) Lemmer.  She is the cherished grandmother of Lisa, Michael Ryan, Nichol, Michele, Farrah and Fawn and the devoted great grandmother of ten. ...

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Retired Lt. Nicholas Nickeas
Sep24

Retired Lt. Nicholas Nickeas

Nicholas Nickeas, (retired CPD Lt) age 75, at rest September 18, 2023. Beloved husband of Mary Nickeas nee Walsh of 53 years; loving father of Bill and Nick (Marci) Nickeas (CPD Detective); beloved son of the late Peter and Sophie Nickeas; fond grandfather of Allie, Katie and Mackenzie Nickeas and Kelley (Jack) Connors; great grandfather of Patrick Connors; dear brother to Evonne (Robert) Troester and Sam Fantino and the late Victor...

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Request to file a Witness Slip for Pension Bills
Sep20

Request to file a Witness Slip for Pension Bills

Illinois State Representative John Cabello is requesting that all PBPA members file a witness slip as a proponent supporting a series of police and fire pension bills intended to improve the pensions. Please forward this email to the members of your unit. Click “How to File a Witness Slip” below to download step-by-step directions on how to submit your witness slip.How to File a Witness SlipVisit the Illinois General...

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Retired Lt. Anthony Finocchio
Sep10

Retired Lt. Anthony Finocchio

On Aug. 28, 2023, Anthony Finocchio (retired CPD Lt.) passed away from complications of dementia. He was born on Aug. 19, 1950, in Chicago, Ill. Tony was brought up in Chicago, Ill., and then Long Beach, Calif. As a teenager, he returned to Chicago, attending Proviso West High School in Hillside, Ill., where he lettered in football. Tony continued his schooling, receiving his master’s in criminal justice from Lewis University. In 1970...

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