John Paskey Obituary

Paskey, John J. 82, April 11, 2013, lifetime resident of the south side of Chicago-Bridgeport neighborhood. Dearly beloved husband of the late Joan Nolan Paskey; devoted father of John D. (Mary Lombardo) Paskey, CPD, retired/Loyola Campus Police (Sgt.), Robert P. (Maureen) Paskey, Thomas M. (Kristina) Paskey and Diane O'Malley; loving grandfather of Jamie, Luke, Tamara, Sarah and Andrew. Cremation rites have been accorded in keeping with John's wishes. Family and friends will be received Sunday, April 14, at a wake from 2 to 9 p.m. at McKeon Funeral Home, 634 W. 37th St., at Lowe Ave., Chicago. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. with Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain, officiating. For information, 773-927-0925 or 773-581-9000

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 14, 2013.
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Sorry for your loss

Linda De Simone Arredia

April 15, 2013

My condolences on your loss. Be blessed with encouragement

Marietta Oden

April 14, 2013

Tom, Diane, Bob, John and family, We are so sorry about the passing of your Dad, Everybody is in our thoughts and prayers! Take care and I hope to talk to you soon.
~Keith and Denise DeStefano

Keith DeStefano

April 14, 2013

Our condolences and sympathy on your loss. John is in our prayers.

his neighbors,
Duane & Mary Pecci

April 14, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

April 14, 2013

JOHN AND FAMILY: SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOURE DADS PASSING ON TO HEAVEN. HE MUST HAVE BEEN A GOOD GUY TO HAVE A SON LIKE YOU, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND DAD, YOURE OLD CADET/POLICEOFFICER YOUTH DIVISION CPD. FRIEND MIKE TANNEHIL RET.

April 14, 2013

We extend our condolences to the Paskey family for the loss of your beloved father, grandfather and friend. May the God of all comfort give you the strength to cope during this time of sorrow.

The Martins

April 13, 2013

Our hearts go out to you and your family,as this time,we will hold you in our prayers.

Mike &Roseanne McMeel

April 13, 2013

We express our condolences to the family of Sgt. John Paskey from the Chicago Police Sergeants Association. May he rest in peace.

April 13, 2013

In remembrance of your loving father John, we with love offer our condolences, our prayers to God on behalf of your entire family and friends. That the peace of God which passes all understanding, keep you and your family at this time,in Jesus' Name, Amen.

Jimmie l. Smith Denise Washington

April 13, 2013

John and family,

Know that your father will be included in our thoughts and prayers. He rests in the Arms of the Lord.

Greg & Laurel Bernacki (RET CPD)

April 13, 2013

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. John will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 14 APR, 11:00 a.m., at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

April 13, 2013

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