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Joseph Gleason Obituary

Gleason, Joseph T. Age 84. Former resident of Shawano, WI. U.S. Army Veteran Korean War. Ret. C.P.D. Loving father of Colleen (Leonard) Polacek, Daniel (Patti) Gleason, Kathleen "Bridgie" (Mark) Miller and Timothy (Ausra) Gleason; proud grandfather of Katherine Bruno, Anne Poirot, Patrick Gleason, Desarae Gleason, Matthew Gleason, Christie Boers, Timothy Miller and Kelly Miller; cherished grandfather of 11; dear brother of the late Gerald (late Joan) Gleason, Patricia (Ted) LaVine and the late LaVerne Cleary. Funeral Tuesday 9:15 a.m. from The Brady-Gill Funeral Home, 16600 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park to St. Stephen Church. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Visitation Monday 2:00-9:00 p.m. Grand Marshall of Mooseyard Irish Parade. In lieu of flowers, donations to Illinois Veterans Home, 1 Veterans Way, Manteno, IL 60950 or Alzheimer's Association, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631 appreciated. 708-614-9900 or www.bradygill.com



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 26, 2017.
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I have really missed Joe. He was a great guy and had really great kids and grandkids. I liked them all and his cousin, Joan

Friend

March 26, 2017

Joe will be remembered by so many. He was the MAIN man in the Mooseyard St. Paddy's Day Parade for many years. It all started the night Joe came into our supper club stating the city of Shawano was not going to hold a parade where he was going to be the Grand Marshall...We decided to have a parade in the Mooseyard...31 years ago!...All because Joe needed an Irish parade. My condolences to his family in the passing of a dear man.
Marlene Brown

Marlene Brown

March 10, 2017

Condolences to Joe's family.

Joe will be fondly remembered at St Martin's parish in Cecil, WI, where Joe was a long time active member. I often sat next to him in the choir. Joe had a great sense of humor. He would always have you laughing. He was also a giving man. Joe helped with the distribution of food for our monthly food pantry. It was always exciting, listening to his stories from when he served as a proud Chicago policeman. For years, Joe was also the grand marshal in the Mooseyard St Patty's Day parade near Shawano Lake. He dyed his beard green and would be seen doing an Irish jig up and down Lake Drive, holding his Shillelagh. We all miss Joe.

God Bless Joe and his family,
Greg Sturm

Greg Sturm

March 9, 2017

My condolences to the Gleason family on their loss. I remember how Joe allowed me to go to Apple River Valley with him and Danny. Joe was one of the reason I became a police officer. I remember all the good times with Dan, Tim, Colleen and Kathleen from over 40 years ago when I lived across the street. He will be missed. My prayers are with you all.

Bill Meyer

March 1, 2017

God bless Joe & all the Gleason family!
Thanks for the wonderful childhood memories, swimming in your pool and of course the movie nights on the front porch, and for introducing us all to your "girlfriends ( Dolly Parton) music- Rest In Peace Joe - Noreen ruane-hraha

Noreen Ruane-Hraha

February 28, 2017

Prayers for Joe and the Gleason Family. He spoke often of his family. Joe was truly a treasured friend. Always a gentleman and a great Police Officer. Our Watch, spent many happy times together.
Mary Glynn, Retired CPD

Mary Glynn

Coworker

February 28, 2017

Condolences to family and friends. He will be missed.

Bob & Patti (collins) Brenza

February 27, 2017

May the God of all comfort strengthen you at this time.

February 27, 2017

My sympathy to the Gleason family. John 3:16

L. Lynn

February 27, 2017

We knew Joe from the 008th District, he was a great guy and he will be missed, he will be remembered in our prayers. Our sincere condolences to his family

John and Marita McGivney

February 26, 2017

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Joe will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 26 FEB, 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! [www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

February 26, 2017

Condolences to your family. May God bless you with strength and comfort you during this time of sorrow.

LW

February 26, 2017

Your dad will be greatly missed. All the memories that we have in Shawano, talking with your dad on the pier. Loved to listen to him. He was always very friendly to me and my. My prayers will be with you in this hard time. Renee

Renee Tromp

February 23, 2017

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Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Brady-Gill Funeral Home - Tinley Park

16600 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477

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Brady-Gill Funeral Home - Tinley Park

16600 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477

Feb

28

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St. Stephen Church

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