INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)

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Jerome L. Gavin, 76, passed away on September 1 with his family at his side. Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Haley), loving father of Colleen (Kevin) Crotty, the late Kathryn, and Bridget (Scott) Davis. Proud and cherished grandfather of Annie, Grace, and Clare Crotty and Matthew, John, and Kathryn Davis. Dear brother of Patrick (Pamela) Devaney. Devoted son of the late Margaret L. Gavin. Jerry was a proud retired federal agent, retired captain at Leone Park Beach, lifelong member of the United States Lifesaving Association, and a piper with The Bagpipes and Drums of the Emerald Society. Jerry touched the lives of his many friends, cousins, and coworkers. He loved lifeguarding and was a good friend and mentor, affectionately known as “Uncle Jer”, to many guards during his long tenure at Leone and Loyola Beaches. Jerry had many interests. He loved traveling, scuba diving, boating, was an avid reader, and could engage in great conversation on a variety of topics. He enjoyed family gatherings and was a gifted storyteller. He was a proud graduate of Loyola Academy and John Carroll University. He enjoyed dinner and laughs with his fellow alums. Jerry was so proud of his Irish heritage, from step-dancing as a child to learning to play the bagpipes after his retirement. It gave him great joy to play and sing Irish music. His most cherished role was as “Da” to his six grandchildren. He loved taking them on adventures to the Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium and sharing his vast knowledge of all things Chicago. Jerry is greatly loved and will be dearly missed. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 200 N. LaSalle, Suite 2300, Chicago, IL 60601. http://www.cff.org/chapters/greater-illinois-chapter Visitation Sunday September 7, 2025 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Cooney Funeral Service Funeral Mass Monday September 8, 2025 10:00 AM St. Juliana Church 7201 N. Oketo Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60631 Interment Monday September 8, 2025n All Saints Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleum 700 N. River Road Des Plaines, IL 60016.


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Vivian K. Kolasa (nee Maculewicz) age 79 of Palos Heights passed away September 4, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Malin, CPD; Loving mom of Michael, Ret. CPD (Jean), Matthew, Ret. CPD (Jennifer), and Christopher Ret. Cook County Sheriff (Jeanne); Proud grandma of Nathan, Benjamin, Madilyn, Jeremy, Justin, Lizzie, Luke, and Ryan; Dear sister of the late Cynthia (late Peter) Colagrossi. Visitation Wednesday from 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Funeral service Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St., Chicago Ridge. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice. For Funeral info (708) 422-2700, or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.\

From the CPD Daily bulletin 4 Sept. 2025.

ALWAYS REMEMBERED!

Philip L. Robinson ........... 1887

Bernard W. Domagala ...... 2017

DEATH NOTICES.

Passed away 02 September 2025 RETIRED DETECTIVE ROBERT SCHUMACHER, formerly assigned to Area Five.

RETIREMENT CAKE AND COFFEE!

Lt. Jackie Sesso 12 SEP 25 • 1100-1300 hrs. 017th District Community Room

P.O. Ivan C. Ellis 15 SEP 25 • 1200 hrs. 007th District Community Room

AND…

SPECIAL EVENT!

The Special Events Section is seeking Department Members to volunteer to read names at the 2025 Candlelight Vigil in remembrance of the Chicago Police Department’s Fallen Officers. Volunteers should email their name, star number, unit of assignment and phone number to the Special Events Section at Special.Events@chicagopolice.org by 1400 hours on Tuesday, 03 September 2025, with the email subject line “2025 Candlelight Vigil Volunteer.” The 2025 Candlelight Vigil will be held on Wednesday, 10 September 2025 at 1930 hours at the Gold Star Families Memorial and Park, 1410 Special Olympics Drive. Thank you for honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving the people of the City of Chicago. Please contact the Special Events Section for further information at 312-745-5253 or PAX 0303.