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Francis Calderon Obituary

Calderon, Francis "Paco" Paco was a retired Chicago Police Officer of 31 years and a devoted member of AA for 22 years. Beloved husband of Nancy Calderon (nee Pawlak) for 41 years. Devoted son of Esperanza (the late Frank) Calderon and son-in-law of Dolly Pawlak. Loving father of Melissa (Denny) Gasteier, Victoria (Robert) Gaona, and Patricia (David) Dunski. Adored Papa of George, Sophia, Abbie, Logan, Sammi, and Baby Olivia. Fond brother and brother-in-law of the late Fernando (Marilyn), Isabel Aguirre, Eva (John) Ontiveros, Rita (Manuel) Franco, Sarah (Phil) Morales, Lydia Cruz, Alicia (Dion) Reyes, the late Steven (Debbie) Pawlak, Sharon (Victor) Ciapas, and Marty (Donna) Pawlak. Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services Thursday, September 13th, at 9:45 a.m. from Ridge Funeral Home, 6620 West Archer Avenue, Chicago, to St. Rene Goupil Catholic Church for funeral mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment private. Visitation Wednesday, September 12th, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more info, please call 773-586-7900 or visit www.ridgefh.com



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 11, 2018.

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Jack Halpin

September 5, 2020

My Frankie Boy, We miss you still and we continue to carry the message to those who still suffer. Yer old Irish sponsor. Please pray us home...
John AKA Halpin

Cpd Officer

September 17, 2018

Paco thank you for all your help when i needed it the most. You always showed genuine love n care for those officers in desperate need for help n guidance. May God bless you n your family and may you rest in Paradise. You will be missed.

Z L

September 17, 2018

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

September 15, 2018

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Paco will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 23 SEP, 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]

agnes parra

September 13, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

September 12, 2018

Please accept my condolences for your loss. Grief can be so hard, but the fond memories you cherish can comfort and sustain you during this time. 1 Peter 5:6,7

September 12, 2018

My deepest condolences to the Calderon family. Thank you for your many years of service and dedication to the city of Chicago . It takes a special type of individual to do this line of work. I don't know you personally but as a retired NYPD member of the service lm fully aware of the sacrifices that are required. I'm sure in your many years of work you mentored many and were a source of encouragement. May your family find comfort in Gods promise found in John5:28,28

Fr Thomas Nangle CPD chaplain ret

September 11, 2018

He leaves a history of many people who were brought out of the agony of addiction and into good life again. A very good man, now in God's presence. Prayers tonight for all who are grieving

Scott Kosminskas

September 11, 2018

To My great friend who inspired so many in recovery will be so missed and will continue to pass our message to others in the name of you. Paco. It's been many years but you have never left my heart. RIP my friend

September 11, 2018

I offered my most deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband. I gave my great pleasure to worked with him at the 10th district police department years ago.
God bless you all.
With Peace & Blessings
Officer Thomas C. Taylor

September 11, 2018

Dear Nancy and family,
I know of at least two specific people that Paco, as an AA counselor, had a profound and positive effect on during a very low point in their lives. One was CPD and the other was a civilian. Paco showed a genuine concern that was on going and was always available, which was invaluable to me as a CPD supervisor. I know there were many, many more that he helped when they so needed it. The Calderon's have much to be proud of knowing their patriarch made such a difference when it really mattered to those he assisted.
Thank you Paco, you will always be fondly remembered...
Retired CPD supervisor

John Halpin

September 11, 2018

Dear Nancy and family,
My deepest condolences to all of you. Our Paco is home now-no more pain, fear or worry. He will pray us home to join him and our God.
He was such a good man-son, husband, father, grandfather and brother to so many of us. I will miss him very much, but his words and good deeds make him my Mentor now. I will try to follow the path he showed us.
John/Jack Halpin

September 11, 2018

Deepest sympathy for your loss prayers to help you through this difficult time. Condolences to Calderon Family.He has left many memories you will hold in your heart forever. Rest in peace "paco".

John & Liz Estrada

A D

September 11, 2018

My deepest sympathies to the family. You can find comfort in knowing, our Heavenly Father has promised we will see our love ones again (Acts 21:15).

September 11, 2018

May time soften the pain until all that remain is the wonderful memories you've shared with Francis and the comfort of God Psalms 119:76.
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