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Charles Nardoni Obituary

Nardoni, Charles Joseph CHPD Retired, age 81, lifelong Chicago Heights resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 5th at Illinois Veterans Home in Manteno. Retired Police Chief for the City of Chicago Heights. Bloom High School and Aurora College graduate. U.S. Army Veteran/Korea. Husband for 58 years of Geraldine (nee Cacciurri); father of Stanley (Luci) Nardoni, Kathy (Joseph) Horvath and Charles (Peggy) Nardoni; grandfather of Marc, Lindsey, Jason, Emily, David and Jennifer Nardoni; son of the late August Nardoni and Rose (nee Ruggieri); brother of Rose Perino and the late Frank, Geno and August Nardoni; beloved "Uncle Charlie" of many nieces and nephews, and respected "Chief"of his extended "Heights" family. Charlie began his 37 year career with the CHPD in 1956, after serving with the Military Police of the 7th Infantry Division in Korea. He was promoted to Sergeant in 1964, Lietuenant in 1968, Captain and Deputy Chief in 1971 prior to being named Chief in 1991. Charlie was a driving force behind the many philanthropic deeds of the Chicago Heights Kiwanis Noon Club, and member of Chicago Heights V.F.W Post, American Legion Post 131 and Catholic War Veterans Post 1060. Private services were held Thursday. Interment Assumption Cemetery, Glenwood. Memorials will be directed to Illinois Veterans Home, One Veterans Drive, Manteno, IL 60950. For further information please call Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, Chicago Heights 708-481-9230.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 8, 2013.
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To the Family of Chief Nardoni,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow, so very sorry for your loss. We have many fond memories of Chief Nardoni, as he served Chicago Heights, a service well done and respected, Thank you Chief Nardoni, rest in peace.

Marsha& Arnold (Julian) Henning

November 10, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are so sorry for your loss.
With sympathy,
Joe and Sue Rosati

Joe and Sue Rosati

November 10, 2013

We are very sorry to have lost my wonderful Godfather.
Pamela Nardoni Joyner and family (David, Danielle, Joanna, Luis & Lucas)

November 8, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Karen Skowronski

November 8, 2013

My deepest condolencies to you Kathy and your family.
Keith Kliver

Keith Kliver

November 8, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the family.ay the God of all comfort be with you during this very difficult time.

Petrina Bell

November 8, 2013

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