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Anthony Opiola Obituary
Anthony George Opiola, age 77, of Las Vegas, NV, formerly of Chicago, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Anthony was born on December 31, 1947, in Chicago to the late George and Karoline Opiola. He was drafted into the Army in April 1968, obtaining the rank of Sergeant and honorably discharged in October 1969. Anthony also proudly served as a Chicago Police Officer, retiring from the Narcotics Unit after 32 years in 2002. Following his retirement, he took a position with the Will County Forest Preserve. Anthony was a devoted father and husband who loved his family, friends and life. He also enjoyed watching his Chicago White Sox, Bears, Bulls and Blackhawks. Anthony is survived by his former wife Susan Opiola (nee Moskal); his son, Anthony (Jennifer) Opiola; son-in-law, Gregory Jarr; four sisters-in-law, Linda (John) Platecki, Margaret "Maggie" Opiola, Patricia Opiola, Irene Mihalek; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents; his two brothers; Joseph and Robert Opiola; his two brothers-in-law, Ronald Moskal and James Mihalek; his sister-in-law, Manuela Moskal; and his dearest daughter Victoria Opiola-Jarr. Both the visitation and funeral service for Anthony Opiola will be on Tuesday, July 15 at Immaculate Conception Church, 7211 W. Talcott Ave., Chicago, IL 60631 starting at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. respectively. A private burial ceremony will follow. To leave an online condolence, visit his memorial tribute page at neptunesociety.com/obituaries.
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Cliff Hook
July 14, 2025
Great guy I miss our long talks on the phone he was a great story teller. We used to golf every Friday well we called it golf till my back went out. Even if he was a Sox fan and I´m a die hard cubs fan we got along great. I´ll aways miss him
Jill Houska
July 13, 2025
My dearest Tony you will be missed so much. The Bear games at Joe's will never be the same without you but I know that your heart will be with us forever. You are so loved by all of your friends here in Las Vegas. Rest in peace my friend and hurt no more. Love you. Jill Houska
Jennifer (Griffin) Anderson
July 10, 2025
Mr. Opiola, you were a dear and great friend to my dad Jim Griffin. We love you and you will truly be missed<3 RIP
Pat opiola
July 9, 2025
You will be missed
Patricia Opiola
July 9, 2025
Ive known Tony since 1974 he was a good son and took care of his mother in Her late years. He was a good father and was very close to his daughter Vicky. He was a good brother in law . May he rest in peace
Kathy Keefer
July 9, 2025
Oh Uncle Tony, what a fun Uncle you always were when I was a kid. I was always so proud of you being a Chicago Police officer. You raised a beautiful family with Auntie Sue and were so loved. We will keep them all in our prayers. Say hi to Dad for me.
Love Kathy
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