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Edward Kodatt Obituary

Kodatt, Edward R., Sr. U.S. Army Veteran and Retired Sgt. CPD. Beloved husband of 53 years to Alice nee Gotfryd. Devoted father of Ken CFD (Jan), Karen, Edward Jr. CPD (Kristina) and Kerry Kodatt. Proud grandfather of 8. Visitation Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m. Funeral Monday 9:15 a.m. from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park to Sacred Heart Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Deering Area Golf League President and Founding Member FOP Chicago Lodge #7. 708-857-7878 www.sheehyfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 27, 2012.

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mike kerrigan

January 21, 2025

Miss You Pal - Till Valhalla.....

mike kerrigan

January 21, 2024

Another year Ed - You continue to be a void in many lives... God Keep You.

mike kerrigan

January 21, 2023

The years go by - but memories of time spent working, laughing and enjoying Eddie's company are fresh & are cherished. God keep you Ed...

mike kerrigan

January 21, 2022

Sadly - I am responding to many "Guest Book Sign ins". Eddie's is the latest.
"Gentleman Ed" - there is no other way to describe him. God Bless you and rest in peace.

mike kerrigan

January 21, 2021

Gentleman Ed - even the people he locked up liked him.

Mike Kerrigan

January 21, 2020

Nothing describes Eddy better than
"Truly A Gentleman" and it was a pleasure anytime that I shared a squad car with him...

Bob Browne

March 28, 2012

So sorry for your loss. I worked with Ed and he was one of the most professional officers I ever had the privilege to be with.
God bless you.

Robin Powell

March 25, 2012

Karen, Mrs. Kodatt and family. So sorry for your loss. I do remember how special Karen's Daddy was to her. A man of great respect. Sincerely Robin Powell

Jesus I Trust In You

John Lucin Family

February 24, 2012

Dear Alice and family,
We are very sorry to hear about the passing of Ed. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and we will offer up several hours of our Adoration time for the entire family.

I am sorry this is so late but I just found this out today. Sometimes God needs others sooner than others. When you meet Ed again, he will be showing around heaven and protecting everyone as he did in this life.

God Bless and keep you close.

Arthur R. Parra Sr.

January 31, 2012

I don't no what to say or where to start to tell you about my friend. Eddie was like a father to me.
I learned how to be a Police Officer by working with him and under his guidance my carrer was molded. I retired as a Captain three years ago but it was Ed who kept an eye on me all through my carrer always being there with advice and a guiding hand.
My heart goes out to you Alice, I found out too late about his passing. He loved you and he was so very proud of his children. May God help you all in this time of grief.
Good bye my friend and I thank you for what you did for me. I will miss you and I will see you again my friend and I'm sure your already making plans on how to make things easy for me. I love you and will miss you Eddie.

Lori Janus

January 30, 2012

My prayers are with the Kodatt family. I will miss him dearly, he made the DAGL golf league a special reason to look forward to Mondays.

Wayne Wiberg

January 30, 2012

My condolences to the Kodatt Family. I had the honor and privilege of working with Eddie in the 12th District. He was an excellent police officer, exemplified the term "Class Act". We all lost a "Class Act, my prayers are with you...

Kristin Cacciottolo

January 30, 2012

My thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathy to the Kodatt family during this difficult time. May God be with you all.
~ Kristin Cacciottolo and Kevin Jeziorny CFD

Carla Lindenberg

January 30, 2012

Dear Alice,

I just learned of Ed's passing. I want to extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family. He has touched many people's lives and will be remembered. The golf course will never feel the same without him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Carla
Green Garden CC

LuAnn Montes

January 30, 2012

My condolences to the Kodatt Family,
Ed was always a gentleman, and a hard worker. He loved the Police Department.
I am the former wife of Ret. Capt. A. Parra, Sr.
he worked with my ex-husband, and I had the pleasure of meeting Ed then.
May God give you all the strength to carry on without Ed.

Norm & Shirley Sobol

January 30, 2012

Dear Alice & Family:
We send our most heartfelt sympathies to you. Shirley and I have known Ed since our High School days. His service to the community and as president of the DAGL were emblematic of his kindness and love for his fellow man. We are all fortunate to have had Ed in our life. We will miss him and the good nature he promoted amoung his fellow golfers.

Mike Kerrigan

January 29, 2012

My condolences to the Kodatt family. I had the pleasure to work in the same unit with Eddie. He was a good policeman and even a better friend.

Donna Graf-Scott

January 29, 2012

Dear Alice and family,
Clarence Gdowski sent word of Ed's passing and I am so sorry. I was a Kelly classmate and noticed in the yearbook that I wrote "Muffy" next to his photo. I hope that you will remember all the special times you and Ed shared your family and friends. God Bless you always.
My condolences, Donna Pfalzgraf Scott

Mike Roche

January 29, 2012

Ken,
My Condolences to you and your family.
Mike

Annette Ferek

January 29, 2012

My deepest sympathy to all of the Kodatt family. I'm sorry for your loss Eddie. May he rest in peace

Annie Buday - CPD, Area 4 H/G/S

Denise Kachlic and family

January 28, 2012

Dear Alice, Karen, Ed, Ken, Kerry and loved ones-
I am so sorry that you all have to say goodbye to such a special man. I will never forget his amazing smile and his ability to tell the most captivating stories. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Dennis Eichler

January 28, 2012

I first met Ed when we made sergeant in December 1986. This was the last class from the 1978 test list. His personality and demeanor was what impressed me. So easy going and funny too. You will be missed.
I hope you enjoyed your retirement.
Rest in Peace, Ed.
Dennis Eichler (Retired CPD)

Gissella Limon

January 27, 2012

Dear Alice
I can't even find the words but I am so sorry for your loss. I respected Ed as an ex daughter in law and our connection with our law enforcement careers. He was loved by so many in the CPD. My prayers and love our with you and your family.
Gissella Limon

January 27, 2012

Our Sincere Condolence's To The Kodatt Family. The Durling Family.

Mike & Mary Riley

January 27, 2012

Alice,
Please accept our sincere sympathy. The wonderful memories we have of Ed will keep him alive forever within our hearts. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Michelle (Mayer) Rivera

January 27, 2012

Our sincere condolences to the Kodatt family at this difficult time. I will always remember him as a dear friend of our family and the many times he brought joy to my parents from times spent together with them over the years. May you find peace and comfort as family and friends gather to remember him and celebrate his life and the happy times he brought to so many.

Michelle & Benny Rivera, and Susan Mayer

Jack Lorenz CPD Ret.

January 27, 2012

Ed Kodatt was always the real deal. He will be missed by many.

Alice Kodatt

January 27, 2012

My dear friends the Koddat family please accept our deepest sympathy.so many fond memories. Love Mike and Sue Basile

Jim Williamson CPD Retired

January 27, 2012

Mrs Kodatt and family,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. Ed was one of a kind, he showed his love to many and was equally loved by them. His legacy lives on through all who knew him.

Terry Van Arkel ... CFD ASR

January 27, 2012

My condolences to Lt. Ken and the entire Kodatt family ..

January 27, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the Kodatt family. Ed was a friend and fellow police officer that I respected. He will truly be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He will be in my thoughts and prayers. Brad Woods. CPD retired

Ted Raab

January 27, 2012

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Fr. Dan Brandt

January 27, 2012

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Ed will be remembered at our next Police Mass (Sunday, 12 FEB, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd). In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of Jesus Christ! [Police Chaplains Ministry: 312/738-7588]

January 27, 2012

Mrs. Kodatt & family,
We were so sorry to hear about Mr. Kodatt, he was such a great guy, so full of life, I have great memories of him and my dad in the good old days. You are all in our thoughts & prayers.
Love,
Maria & Dino Sanfilippo

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