Retired Lt. Thomas Swaine
Thomas L. Swaine 88, Retired CPD Lt.. Beloved husband of Anne nee Wrobel; dearest father of Frances Swaine, Barbara (Tony) Hopkins, and Kathleen (Tom) O’Brien; loving grandfather of Kelley (Corwin) Feerick, Thomas (Katie) Hopkins, Kevin (Rory) Hopkins, Tess (Amanda) Whitcomb, Sean O’Brien, and Maggie O’Brien; fond brother of Maureen (the late Ed) McCue, Julie (the […]
Wife of the late retired Lt., Michael Duffy
Joann Duffy (nee Russo), beloved wife of the late Michael R. Duffy, retired lieutenant C.P.D.; devoted daughter of the late Anthony (Nadine) Russo and Mary Jane (Bud) McGinnis; proud sister of Loretta McCarthy; dearest aunt and godmother of Daniel McCarthy and Clare Marlin; cherished stepmother of Darlene McNicholas, Shirley Deliberto and the late Michael R. […]
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 […]