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ATTN.  ALL  FORMER
CHICAGO CIVIL DEFENSE
CHICAGO FIRE DEPT./E.P.D.S. MEMBERS
FROM WELLS ST and 43rd ST.


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Member Tommy Myers
assists C.P.D. with
bank robbery offender.

2/03/2012


 
Posted 12/30/2011
Effective January 1, 2012
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IN MEMORY OF Chief Edward J. Karas 1952 - 2011
1952 - 2011

It is with deep regrets that we announce the
sudden passing of our good friend and brother,

Chief  EDWARD  KARAS

Ed passed away suddenly on 09/24/2011,
from a massive stroke while recovering
from surgery this past Tuesday.



Wake will be Tuesday Sept. 27, 2011, from 1300 till 2100 hrs.
at  Malec Funeral Home  6000 N. Milwaukee Ave.  Chicago.
Tuesday at 1900 hrs. there will be a Department walk
through.  ( Arrive by 1815 hrs. for line up.)

Funeral will be Wednesday Sept. 28, 2011, at 1000 hrs.
Service's will be at the funeral home, followed by
procession to Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
 20953 W. Hoff Rd. Elwood, IL. 60421

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/
chicagotribune/obituary.aspx?n=edward-j-karas
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"ED's  LAST  ALARM"

Sept. 28, 2011

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Tower Olds after demolition and now under construction - 11/01/2011
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Posted 2/19/2012

 
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1973 - 2010

It is with deep regrets that we announce the passing of


Addison FF & Hometown Captain Anthony G. Volpe
 
Tony passed away on July 31, 2010, at the age of 37.
Tony is the son of Chief Norm Volpe and Erika Volpe.
As a teenager in the 1980's, Tony fanned at our firehouse
 on 43rd St. which started his career as a Firefighter.

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=
Anthony-Volpe&lc=2573&mid=4334608


Wake:  Wednesday August 4, 2010 at 14:00 - 2100 Hours  
Blake & Lamb Funeral Home 4700 W. 103 St.
Oaklawn, IL. 60453


FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR TONY ARE SET FOR
Thursday August 5, 2010.


Leaving Blake & Lamb Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m.
Mass at Our Lady of Lorreto Church
8925 S. Kostner Ave. Hometown, IL. 60456


Interment at Holy Supulchure Cemetery
6001 W. 111th St.  Alsip, IL. 60803

                

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