Wife of retired Lt. James Gainer

Anne Therese Keane Gainer, age 82, born into eternal life on March 25, 2025. The beloved wife of retired Lt. James M. Gainer for 58 years. Loving mother of Katie (Pat) Murphy, Jim (Sue) Gainer, Julie (Jennifer) Gainer, Michael (Katy) Gainer and Moira (Clayton) Roberts. Loving grandmother to Nellie, Jake, Matilyn, Benjamin, Mia, Emma, JP, […]
Retired Lt. Peter DeFrancisco

Peter J. DeFrancisco, 82, at rest March 16, 2025. Retired Chicago Police Lieutenant. Devoted husband of Anna for over 62 loving years. Loving father of Denise McCarthy and Gina (Vince) Maestranzi. Beloved grandfather of Sean, Ryan (Tara), and Michael McCarthy, and Angelina and Peter Maestranzi. Dear brother of Jim (Gary) DeFrancisco, the late Joseph (Diane) […]
General Membership Meeting and Annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner

For all Active & Retired members: This years annual General Membership Meeting & Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner will be on: 11 March 2025 1800 Hrs. American Legion Post 854 9701 South Kedzie Evergreen Park, IL Come meet your Board members, get updated information concerning your rank, & meet old friends ( and possibly a […]
Retired Lt.’s Association Member Maurice Ford

Commander Maurice D. Ford,( a continuous member of the CPD Lt.’s Association) age 85, of Redondo Beach, California passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Maurice is survived by his wife Jane, his son Derrick, and his beloved granddaughters: Natalia and Yasmeen. His career with the Chicago Police Department spanned 36 years. He began as […]
Retired Lt. Ben Caccavale

Ben Caccavale (retired CPD Lt.) died on 31Jan25. The Association has been notified that all services are private.
Therapy Groups that are available to all CPD members

The following Therapy groups are offered to all Chicago Police Department Employees and Retired CPD members. If you are interested in being part of any of the following groups, please contact the Therapist assigned to that group at (312) 743-0378. (1.) Divorce Support Group-Meeting every 3rd Thursday of the month at 1000hrs. contact Beckie Fischer […]
Brother of Retired Lt. Michael O’Grady

Lieutenant Colonel Martin J. O’Grady, USA (Ret), Korea DMZ Veteran, passed away peacefully at his home on January 6, 2025. Grateful son of Francis M. (SGT, CPD, CPT, MPC, WWII (Dec) and Catherine N. (nee Hayes, (Dec); loving husband (55 years) of Carol (nee Evert); devoted father of Catherine (Craig) Gengler, Colleen (Jay) Goethal, COL […]
Son of Lt. Joseph Perez

With immense love and heavy hearts, we remember the life of Logan Joseph Perez (age 4 ), who passed away on January 2, 2025, at just four years old. In his short but profoundly meaningful time with us, Logan brought boundless joy, light, and laughter to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Logan […]
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Retired Lt. Hosea Crossley III

Hosea Crossley III, a retired CPD Lt. and former chief of police for the Chicago Housing Authority, has died, according to family. He was 77. Mr. Crossley III was born in 1947 and raised in the Ida B Wells Homes on the South Side. His father was also a Chicago police officer, according to his […]