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Alex Trotsky Obituary
Trotsky, Alex 75, Yorkville, IL, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2007, dear son of Alexander and Helen (nee Butrymovich) Trotsky, both deceased, beloved husband of Joan (nee Servedio), deceased, loving father of Al (Trish) Trotsky. Member of the Naperville Police Department of Yorkville, IL, Lynn (Art) Sells and Kim (Rob) Rismondo, cherished grandfather of David Sells, Kristen Sells, Lauren Rismondo, Alex Trotsky, Lewis Trotsky and Gina Rismondo, fond brother of Peter Trotsky, Sonia Kanoff and Anna Delis, all deceased, uncle of many. Alex was a retired Sergeant of the Chicago Police Department and was proud that his son followed in his footsteps and became a Police Officer. Funeral Mass 10 a.m., on Friday, March 16, 2007, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 406 Walnut St., Yorkville, IL. Interment will be private. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m., Thursday, March 15, 2007, at Larson-Nelson Funeral Home, 410 E. Countryside Parkway, Yorkville, IL. Arrangements by: Nelson Funeral Home & Crematory, 630-553-7611. 
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Elizabeth Bajcer
March 20, 2007
My deepest sympathy to all my great nieces and nephews in the loss of their mother Joann and father Al,
Aunt Betty
Sonia worth
March 16, 2007
I'm sorry to hear of Al's passing. I was one of the first females on patrol in the 12th District and Al and his partner Dominick treated us professionally and kindly. I'm glad that his son followed in his footsteps and became a police officer.
John Olson
March 15, 2007
Al, I can't tell you how sorry I am to hear of your loss. In 1975 he helped break in a new CPD tactical police officer, who will be forever grateful for his expert knowledge and council which stayed with me for the rest of my years on the department. A Marine and a fine man. I am blessed that I was his friend. John Olson Retired CPD
Kevin Sawyer
March 15, 2007
Dear Al,
You are in our thoughts and prayers, and you have our deepest sympathy.
Kevin and Chris Sawyer and Sons
and Jeanette Sawyer
James & Joan Hall
March 15, 2007
My family an I want to express our sympathy to you and yours on the loss of a great guy. It was always fun when Al and Al Jr. came back to the 012th District for an Iras outing. Those days will always be part of our memories. Jim & Joan Hall
Uncle Lionel Aunt Judy Mott
March 15, 2007
To My Nieces, Nephew & familes, with the passing of your mom and now your dad Alex. We have wonderful mememories of our friendship with them and the family closeness we shared and enjoyed over many years. As will you, we will miss them both Dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim and Carole Campbell
March 14, 2007
Our deepest condolences to the Trotsky Family. Carole And I are recalling all the great times we had together. It was a shock that this happened so quickly. Your families are in our thoughts and prayers. Jim And Carole Campbell.
March 14, 2007
Al , My condolences to you and your family. sincerly, Gary Mickow central buisness district, City of Naperville
The Struss Family
March 14, 2007
Kim and Family-
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Stephen Avery
March 14, 2007
Our deepest condolences to your family. You are in our prayers.
Stephen & Jan Avery & family
Jerry Cushing
March 14, 2007
Joan and family, I am so sorry to read of Al's passing. He was such a great guy.
I have so many great memories of Al and always enjoyed working with him when I was in 12 Tac.
We always were going to get together, but the old story, we never did and I will always regret that.
I know how much you and the family meant to Al and how proud he was that his son became a Police Officer in Naperville and not Chicago. No Residency problems.
Arlos and I will keep him and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Jerry Cushing (Ret CPD)
Joe Pietrantoni
March 14, 2007
My deepest condolences to the Trotsky family. Al coached me and his nephew Mike many years ago in the southwest side baseball leagues. He was a tremendous guy and will be missed.
Tom Toolis
March 14, 2007
I was very sorry to hear of Al's passing. He was a great guy, a good boss, and a dedicated police offecer. We had some great times together. My prayers are with him and his family.
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