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Daniel "Freddie" Ponkey Sr.

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Chicago, Illinois

Daniel Ponkey Obituary

Ponkey Sr., Daniel T. "Freddie" Survived by Marianne. Loving father of Daniel T. Jr. (Caroline), and Kevin (Erin) Ponkey; beloved son of the late Anthony and Mary Ponkey; fond grandfather of Max and Dylan; dear brother of Raymond Ponkey and Daniel T. Carey; fond nephew of Daniel and Thomas Garvey. Funeral Thursday 9:15 a.m. from Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, 544 W. 31st St. (Chicago) to Nativity of Our Lord Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment private. Memorial Service Wednesday 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (312)225-8500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 24, 2014.

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Kathy

June 25, 2014

Ray, Danny Jr. & Kevin, My thoughts are with all of you, my heartfelt condolences on your loss, rest assure "Freddie" is in a peaceful place

Janet Scanlon

June 25, 2014

Rest in peace Dan. Ray, Dan & Kevin, my sincere condolences.

Mary Lakas

June 25, 2014

My condolences to the Ponkey family my Dan rest in peace.

June 24, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss.,please be assured God cares for you and he will comfort you at this time. 1 Pet. 5:7

Peg Pinaglia

June 24, 2014

Jim and I were heart sick to hear of Dan's passing. Way to young. Although we are out of town and unable to be at the services in person please know we are there in spirit and are thinking great thoughts of Dan.

Barry Antoniazzi

June 24, 2014

Condolences and prayers to Kevin, Dan, Uncle Ray, and the rest of the Ponkey famiky. May Dan rest in piece.

Jack Lally

June 24, 2014

Our deepest sympathies to the Ponkey & Garvey families. May you rest in peace. With love cousin Jack Lally & Family

Frank Phillips

June 24, 2014

Our prayers and condolences go out to the entire Ponkey family. The Phillips Family.

jennifer connors

June 24, 2014

Danny and Kevin,
So sorry for your loss my prayers and condolences to your family

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

June 24, 2014

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Dan will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 13 JUL, 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]

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