Sept. 15, 2022 Dinner Meeting
The September 15, 2022 Dinner Meeting is open to all members, active & retired. Come to the meeting, meet the Board, get current Union information concerning your rank, & stay for dinner. When: September 15, 2022 Where: Edelweiss Restaurant 7650 W. Irving Park Rd. Norridge, IL. Time: 6:00 pm
Wife of the late Retired John Meade
Kathleen F. Meade, (nee Canavan) passed away August 24, 2022. Beloved wife of the late John P. Meade (Retired Lt. CPD). Native of Ard-East Carna Co. Galaway Ireland. Cherished daughter of the late Michael and Ellen (nee Burke) Canavan; Devoted mother of Marie (James) Aldworth, the late Michael (Karen) and John, Lt. CFD (Kimberly); Proud grandma (Mamo) of Lauren, […]
Pension Information for Active & Retired Members
The information in this article is for both Active & Retired Lt.’s. It is reprinted here with the permission of the author, Russ Schaefer, from the Aug/22 newsletter of the Retired Chicago Police Association. In April of this year my very first partner out of the Academy passed away at age 83. At his […]
Congressional bills to repeal WEP & GPO
I want to thank retired Lt. Dean Stone for forwarding the following information regarding a U.S. House bill; H.R. 82 & Senate bill S. 1302. Both of these bills are in regards to repealing WEP & GPO which drastically reduce our Social Security benefits. Please read the below information and contact your respective U.S. Representative […]
Retired Lt. Vincent Russo
Vincent M. Russo, RET. LT. CPD. , age 76 passed away on June 18, 2022. Late of Chicago’s East Side.. Beloved husband of Maria (nee DelSangro). Loving father of Anthony D. (Kim), Christopher J. (Melissa), and Nicholas V. (Miriam). Grandpa Russo “Papa” of Peyton, Alyssa, Gyanna ,Jake Giovanni, Giuliana, Eva, and Elena.Devoted son of late Vincenzo […]
Mother of Lt. Timothy Weiglein
Marilyn Jean Weiglein (nee Bieschke) age 76, at rest on May 17, 2022. Marilyn was a retired Chicago Police Officer for the City of Chicago. Beloved wife of Raymond Weiglein. Loving mother of Pamela Weiglein, Timothy CPD Lt. (Grace) Weiglein and Matthew (Carissa) Weiglein. Cherished grandmother of Alexa, Cynthia and Samantha Weiglein and Gabriella and Isabella […]
Retired Lt. Joseph Andruzzi Jr.’s Father
Joseph J. Andruzzi, 81, of Huntley, died April 21, 2022.Joseph was born November 8, 1940, the son of Joseph and Bertha Andruzzi. He served in the United States Marine Corp. as a Staff Sgt. and was a Vietnam Vet. In the Marines is where he met the love of his life, Mary M. Carini. The […]
Retired Lt. Roseann Fitzgerald
Roseann Fitzgerald, Retired Lt. C.P.D. passed away November 3, 2021. Roseann was devoted to her many pets and a passionate supporter of animal rescue. Preceded in death by brothers Robert Nolan and Dennis Nolan, her mother Rose C. Johnson Fitzgerald and her father Matthew Fitzgerald. Survived by three nieces. Final resting place Union Ridge Cemetery
PTSD First Responders Retreat
PTSD First Responders Retreat May 19 – 21, 2022 Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa 444 Eagle Ridge Dr.,Galena, IL 61036 The Illinois Public Pension Fund Association (IPPFA) and Northern Illinois University (NIU) have teamed up to help active and retired police officers, fire/ems and 9-1-1 operators to expand their knowledge of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. AGENDA-AT-A-GLANCE Health, Wellness, […]
John Szmyd, retired Lt.
John Szmyd, retired CPD Lt., age 64. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Wolf). Loving father of Katherine and Nicole Szmyd. Dear brother Richard Szmyd and Barbara (Daniel) Wesley. Loving uncle of Emily and Julia. Per John’s request, all services are private. Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home of Niles is entrusted with arrangements. Info 847-581-0536 or www.colonialfuneral.com