INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)
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Michael Charles Gacki was born in Chicago on August 8, 1958. He passed peacefully at home on July 20, 2025, at the age of 66, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 13 years, Peggy (née Greco), with whom he shared 36 wonderful years together. Cherished father of Johnny Manzella, Nicole (Matt) Spooner, Meggie (Jon) Lowell, Michael Gacki, and Daniel (Meghan) Manzella. Adored grandfather of David, Mae, Anthony, John, Daniella, Michael, Natalie, and Norah. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his father Arnold Gacki; his brothers Robert Gacki and James Gacki; his sister Laurie Gacki; and his in-laws Mary Kay Greco (John Famera), Joseph (Dorothy) Greco, and Linda (Daniel) Famera. He was preceded in death by his mother Delores Gacki; and his brothers-in-law Johnny Greco and Danny Boy. As a third generation Chicago Firefighter, Michael Charles Gacki joined the department in 1983. He rose through the ranks to become Battalion Chief of the 17th Battalion in the Old 5th District. He later served as Vice President of Chicago’s Bravest Credit Union. He was a proud member and the retired President of the Chicago Fire Officers’ Association Credit Union. Michael C. Gacki Obituary July 20, 2025 - Kerry Funeral Home. Visitation Thursday, July 24, 2025 3:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time), Kerry Funeral Home, 7020 West 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463, Prayer Service, Friday, July 25, 2025, 9:30 - 9:45 am (Central time), Kerry Funeral Home, 7020 West 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463, Mass, Friday, July 25, 2025, 10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time), Saint Alexander Church, 7025 W. 126th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463, Burial, Friday, July 25, 2025, 11:45am - 12:15 pm (Central time), Saint Mary Cemetery 87th Street & Hamlin Avenue, Evergreen Park, IL 60805.
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Maureen Scott (nee Carroll) Age 66 Beloved mother of Erin Scott. Proud Mimi of Brayden Scott Cherished daughter of the late Edward and late Vera Jane Carroll (nee Sullivan). Loving sister of Eileen (Larry) Gansho and Christine Carroll (Ret. C.P.D.) Adored aunt of Jason (Julie) Gansho and Courtney (Nick) Fleck. Kind great aunt of Jackson, Jonathan, Frankie and Ada. Dear niece, cousin and friend of many. Longtime special education teacher in Arizona and Illinois for over 26 years. Celebration of Life memorial visitation Saturday 12:00 p.m. until time of Service 3:00 p.m. at the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, IL. Interment private In lieu of flowers donations to Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Fund, www.netrf.org would be appreciated. Please leave a memory for the family on Maureen’s Tribute Wall; your stories will bring comfort to her family. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878.
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Marguerite “Peggy” Welsh, nee Donovan. Dear mother of Jennifer (Dan) Moriarty, Melissa (Tony) Garritano and Mike (Beth) Welsh. Loving grandmother of Conor, Brady, Finn, Isabella, Sofia, Mikey, Lucas, Charlotte and Nolan. Beloved daughter of Anne and the late John. Fond sister and aunt of many nieces and nephews. Reunited with Mike and Frankie. The family would like to thank her devoted care takers Danuta and Svitlana. Dedicated Retired Deputy for the Cook County Sheriff Department with 23 years of service. Peggy’s grandchildren were the love of her life. In lieu of flowers memorials to Special Olympics Illinois, 2324 W. Fulton St., Chicago, IL 60612 or www.soill.org. Visitation Wednesday 9:00 a.m. at Beverly Ridge Funeral Home, 10415 S. Kedzie Ave. until time of prayers 11:00 a.m. to St. Christina Church Mass 11:30 a.m. Interment Private. 773-779-4411
From the CPD Daily bulletin 22 July 2025.
ALWAYS REMEMBERED!
Patrick N. Mulvihill .......... 1884
Theodore J. Anderson ...... 1926
John J. Skopek ................. 1933
SPECIAL EVENT
The Women’s Law Enforcement Expo will take place on 1 November 2025 at Public Safety Headquarters located at 3510 S. Michigan Ave.; 1st Floor. Event time is 1200 - 1600 hours. Reception/ Vendor Networking is from 1100-1200 hours, (sworn CPD Only). Participants will have the opportunity to meet and network with various vendors on-site. Join us for panel discussions on several topics. Keynote Speaker: Deputy Chief Melissa G. Sacluti, Evanston Police Department Emcee: Mariam I. Sobh. (Registration is mandatory). Click Here to register: https://forms.office. com/g/H9K7KLsbfg
Michael Charles Gacki was born in Chicago on August 8, 1958. He passed peacefully at home on July 20, 2025, at the age of 66, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 13 years, Peggy (née Greco), with whom he shared 36 wonderful years together. Cherished father of Johnny Manzella, Nicole (Matt) Spooner, Meggie (Jon) Lowell, Michael Gacki, and Daniel (Meghan) Manzella. Adored grandfather of David, Mae, Anthony, John, Daniella, Michael, Natalie, and Norah. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his father Arnold Gacki; his brothers Robert Gacki and James Gacki; his sister Laurie Gacki; and his in-laws Mary Kay Greco (John Famera), Joseph (Dorothy) Greco, and Linda (Daniel) Famera. He was preceded in death by his mother Delores Gacki; and his brothers-in-law Johnny Greco and Danny Boy. As a third generation Chicago Firefighter, Michael Charles Gacki joined the department in 1983. He rose through the ranks to become Battalion Chief of the 17th Battalion in the Old 5th District. He later served as Vice President of Chicago’s Bravest Credit Union. He was a proud member and the retired President of the Chicago Fire Officers’ Association Credit Union. Michael C. Gacki Obituary July 20, 2025 - Kerry Funeral Home. Visitation Thursday, July 24, 2025 3:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time), Kerry Funeral Home, 7020 West 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463, Prayer Service, Friday, July 25, 2025, 9:30 - 9:45 am (Central time), Kerry Funeral Home, 7020 West 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463, Mass, Friday, July 25, 2025, 10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time), Saint Alexander Church, 7025 W. 126th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463, Burial, Friday, July 25, 2025, 11:45am - 12:15 pm (Central time), Saint Mary Cemetery 87th Street & Hamlin Avenue, Evergreen Park, IL 60805.
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Maureen Scott (nee Carroll) Age 66 Beloved mother of Erin Scott. Proud Mimi of Brayden Scott Cherished daughter of the late Edward and late Vera Jane Carroll (nee Sullivan). Loving sister of Eileen (Larry) Gansho and Christine Carroll (Ret. C.P.D.) Adored aunt of Jason (Julie) Gansho and Courtney (Nick) Fleck. Kind great aunt of Jackson, Jonathan, Frankie and Ada. Dear niece, cousin and friend of many. Longtime special education teacher in Arizona and Illinois for over 26 years. Celebration of Life memorial visitation Saturday 12:00 p.m. until time of Service 3:00 p.m. at the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, IL. Interment private In lieu of flowers donations to Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Fund, www.netrf.org would be appreciated. Please leave a memory for the family on Maureen’s Tribute Wall; your stories will bring comfort to her family. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878.
Marguerite Welsh.png
Marguerite “Peggy” Welsh, nee Donovan. Dear mother of Jennifer (Dan) Moriarty, Melissa (Tony) Garritano and Mike (Beth) Welsh. Loving grandmother of Conor, Brady, Finn, Isabella, Sofia, Mikey, Lucas, Charlotte and Nolan. Beloved daughter of Anne and the late John. Fond sister and aunt of many nieces and nephews. Reunited with Mike and Frankie. The family would like to thank her devoted care takers Danuta and Svitlana. Dedicated Retired Deputy for the Cook County Sheriff Department with 23 years of service. Peggy’s grandchildren were the love of her life. In lieu of flowers memorials to Special Olympics Illinois, 2324 W. Fulton St., Chicago, IL 60612 or www.soill.org. Visitation Wednesday 9:00 a.m. at Beverly Ridge Funeral Home, 10415 S. Kedzie Ave. until time of prayers 11:00 a.m. to St. Christina Church Mass 11:30 a.m. Interment Private. 773-779-4411
From the CPD Daily bulletin 22 July 2025.
ALWAYS REMEMBERED!
Patrick N. Mulvihill .......... 1884
Theodore J. Anderson ...... 1926
John J. Skopek ................. 1933
SPECIAL EVENT
The Women’s Law Enforcement Expo will take place on 1 November 2025 at Public Safety Headquarters located at 3510 S. Michigan Ave.; 1st Floor. Event time is 1200 - 1600 hours. Reception/ Vendor Networking is from 1100-1200 hours, (sworn CPD Only). Participants will have the opportunity to meet and network with various vendors on-site. Join us for panel discussions on several topics. Keynote Speaker: Deputy Chief Melissa G. Sacluti, Evanston Police Department Emcee: Mariam I. Sobh. (Registration is mandatory). Click Here to register: https://forms.office. com/g/H9K7KLsbfg