Odds & Ends
Odds & Ends I have received information from several people the last several weeks on different topics. Thank you for forwarding these to me. The more information that is shared can only help our members, active and retired alike, and make our Union stronger. The following may be of some interest to many of you […]
Retired CPD Lt. Mary Platt
Mary Ellen Platt, 64, a proud retired CPD Lieutenant, left our world unexpectedly on March 9, 2018, doing what she loved most, travelling the world; Loving and devoted wife of the late Amando Mercado Jr.; Beloved sister of Rosanne (Eddie) Resteghene, Robert (Cathy) Platt, James (Cathy) Platt, Jane (Bob) Garro, Lucille (the late Joe) […]
Brother of Retired Lt. Maureen Ziegenhorn
Martin Patrick Ziegenhorn, age 63, passed away March 2, 2018. Beloved son of Pat Healy Ziegenhorn and the late Frank Ziegenhorn, CPD; loving brother to Kathleen (Ed) Bernal, Patricia (Kevin) Kane, Maureen, retired Lt. CPD (the late James O’Neill, Lt. CPD), Colleen (Michael) Dillon, and the late Adorable Franny (Mary Frances); dear uncle to Jack […]
Job Opportunity for Retired PO’s
The Bradenton, Fl. Police Department is looking to hire retired PO’s as part-time Bradenton Police Officers to work in elementary schools providing protection. Out of state PO’s would have to attend a short crossover police academy to learn Florida law and qualify with firearms. This is a 32 hour per week position when school is […]
Wife of the late CPD Lt. Thaddeus Kelly
Marie Kelly (nee Garvey), recently of Bartlett, IL was a long time resident of Chicago and graduated with Honors from Roosevelt University. She was the wife of the late Lt.Thaddeus Kelly Jr. CPD, loving mother of Donna (Dr. Robert) Baker, Laura (Michael) Rutzen,and the late Todd (Marylou) Kelly. Devoted grandmother of Francine (James) Franks, Bridget […]
WILL THE FINANCIAL FRAGILITY OF RETIREES INCREASE?
The following article discusses the financial situations of retirees. It gives a great deal of insight not only for our own retirees but for the active Lieutenants to be able to prepare for their retirement.
Off Duty Work–Active & Retired Police Officers
FYI—For those of you that may be interested
Retired CPD Lt. Joseph Joria
Joseph E. Joria; Retired CPD Lieutenant, Died peacefully at home surrounded by family, after a brave six-month battle with brain cancer; Loving and beloved husband of Patricia, nee McGrath; World’s Best Dad to Julia (Adam) Million, Timothy (Anna), Terrence (Amanda), and Emily; Proud Grandpa of Audrey, Toby, Hannah, Harper, and Shelby; Beloved brother of […]
Wife of Retired CPD Lt. Charles Loving
Rita M. Mandel (nee Franzen) age 76, beloved wife of the late CPD Lt. (022) Charles V. Loving mother of Michael (Roxanne), Megan (Christopher) Janusz, Brian (Erin), Katie (Joseph) VanderVeen and the late Christopher. Proud grandmother of Anthony, Shannon, Ashley, Bryan, Brendan, Nathan, Daniel, Sarah, Jessica and Lucas. Fond sister of the late Ronald […]
Father of Retired CPD Lt. Steve Masters & Father-in-Law of CPD Lt. Dany Helwink-Masters
Masters, John R. 87 years of age. Passed on Friday, January 5, 2018. Survived by loving wife, Carmella Cottonaro; dear father of Steve (Retired CPD Lt.) (Dany (CPD Lt.), John (Jeanine); grandfather of three, Nick (Colleen), William and Madeline; and great-grandfather of four; also survived by brother, Joseph Ferretti, and Tom Witkowski. Visitation Wednesday, […]