INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)

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Mark Ward, Retired CFD Battalion Chief, passed away at the age of 85. Beloved husband and best friend of 57 years to Mary Kay; Loving father to Mark (Katie) Ward, Katherine (Patrick) Gallagher, and Molly Ward. Proud Poppy to Mark, Danny, Abby, Grace, Libbey and Maggie. Mark was the son of the late John “Doc” and the late Abigail Ward. Dear brother of the late Joan (the late Andrea) Basso, the late Mary Yusunas, the late Gail Clancy, and the late Kathleen Ward. Cherished brother-in-law to the late Nancy (the late James) Williams and the late Donna (the late Myles) Moriarty and Michael (Maureen) Regan. Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews and valued friend to all who knew him. Mark honorably served with the Chicago Fire Department for 32 years. He was a proud member of Local 2, The Gaelic Fire Brigade, the Brotherhood of the Barrel and the Jesters SAC. In lieu of flowers donations to the CFD Widows and Children’s Fund is appreciated. Visitation Thursday, September 11, 2025 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.; Funeral Friday September 12, 2025, 10:00 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St., Chicago Ridge, IL to Queen of Martyrs Church, 10233 S Central Park Ave., Evergreen Park; Mass 11:00 A.M.; Interment St. Mary Cemetery. For Funeral info (708) 422-2700, or www.curleyfuneralhome.com
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26 September 2025 The SAPFA of Illinois Golf Outing!

2 Fliers attached:

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23 Oct. 2025 18th District Retirees Luncheon!

A friendly reminder to sign up for the 18th District lunch. Date: Thursday, 23 October 2025 Time: 1100 - 1400 hrs. Location: 545 S. Harlem Ave. European Chalet Cost: $ 45.00

Mail check to: John Wotring

3773 Coconut Palm Circle

Oviedo, FL 32765

520-631-0910

DAVE ADKINS PD TOM ANGELO JOHN BEAUMONT PD TONY CANNATA ALLEN CASTIGLIA PD TOM DAVEY PD DENNIS FITZGERALD PD MIKE FITZGERALD PD BOB FUGGITI PD CHUCK GORSKI PD TONY G PD HAROLD HANLEY PD ROBERT KLICH PD MITCH MASALSKI TERRY MADERAK PD BARBARA MIDONA JOE MIDONA CHRIS OROZCO PD TERRY PEKARA PD AL PIANTKOWSKI MARC SAMMARCO PD HARRY STOJENTIN PD. ROBIN TERUSAKI PD DALE WING PD JOHN WOTRING PD BRUROBINCE WRONSKI PD

The following retirees have passed away since our last meeting May 2025

EDDIE DENK, HARRY DENNIS, MARY LOUISE ELLIOTT(WIFE OF BOB ELLIOTT) TONY GOLCZAK, ROBERT MUSCALINO, HARI SHERMAN,

From the CPD Daily bulletin 9 Sept. 2025.

ALWAYS REMEMBERED!

Thomas Locashio ......... 1930

Edward Healy ............. 1937

DEATH NOTICES.

Passed away 04 September 2025.

RETIRED CAPTAIN EDWARD DENK, formerly assigned to District 018.

RETIREMENT CAKE AND COFFEE!

P.O. Bridget Mitchell P.O. Jesse Rosario 11 SEP 25 • 1000 hrs. 015th District Community Room.

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

P.O. Steve Olsen 02 Oct 25 • 1000-1200 hrs. 010th District Community Room.

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SPORTING EVENT!

Please join the CPD Soccer Club as they host a match against CFD Soccer on Sunday, 05 October 2025 at 1400 hours. This event will take place at De La Salle High School located at 3434 South Michigan Ave. Friends and family are all welcome to join in the festivities as we honor our first responders! A $5 donation is suggested for admission.