Fields, George F."Thee Capt." Ret. Lt. C.F.D., began his new life November 21, 2006 after a valiant fight against cancer. Loving husband to his devoted wife of 24 years Betty (nee Guzik), son of the late William and Marie Fields, special son-in-law of Lottie and the late Hillard Guzik, loving brother of Joan (Jim) Ward, William, Fay Mayer, John, Jean (Brian) Mullaney and the late Robert, wonderful uncle of many nieces and nephews. George shared his life, knowledge and humor with so many true friends over the years. Funeral Saturday, 9:15 a.m. from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn, to St. Bede the Venerable Church, Mass 10 a.m. Cremation private. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. Avid Harley rider and original owner of THEE CAPT'S QUARTERS. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Casa Hogar del Nino, Inc. or the Chicago Institute of Neurosurgery and Neuroresearch will be appreciated. Info., 708-636-1193.

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Judy
September 29, 2025
Nineteen years you are celebrating your birthday in Heaven!
Still hard to believe that.
I still think of you often Capt. as you know.
You are truly missed and not forgotten.
We will all meet again some day.
Ride Capt Ride!
Judy
Judy
November 21, 2024
Can't believe its been 18 years since you left this earth.
I remember that evening well. I talked a lot and I know you listened.
We all miss you and your stories and jokes and we talk about you often.
"Ride Capt' ride!" We will all meet again some day.
Judy
October 4, 2024
Another birthday you are celebrating in Heaven.
I still think of you often Capt. You are truly missed and not forgotten.
Ride Capt Ride!
Judy
Judy
November 21, 2023
It's your Heavenly day today once again. Think of you so often and will never forget you. Keep watching over all of us that miss you dearly. Ride Capt' Ride!
Judy
Betty
November 21, 2023
My dear George. 17 years today you left for your next journey. I think about you everyday and mostly miss you everyday. I hope you are ok with all your family and friends. I know you are helping everyone as you did here on earth. I love you and one day will join you.
Judy Veen
October 2, 2023
Another year, another Birthday in Heaven Capt'. I know you are smiling after a phone call that happened. ♥ Continue to ride and watch over us all. You know I will never forget you my brother. Take care of BVP for me too.
♥ Judy
Judy
November 21, 2022
Heavenly arrival day today November 21st, 16 years ago! Wow, it's hard to believe.
Think of you so often as you know. You are still watching over everyone that cared so much about you. Your helmet is displayed at our new location. "Ride Capt' Ride" never forget you.
Judy
Betty Fields
November 17, 2022
George November is always a difficult time of the year for me. You are always in my thoughts and in my heart. I still get angry that you had to leave me but I know you are at peace. I am sure you are still riding your Harley, with your family, with Lottie and Hillard and fixing and helping people around you. I send you a big hug. Please know I will love you forever mi amor. Lovingly your bug.
BJ
September 30, 2022
Happy Birthday Geo. I know your birthday was yesterday which I celebrated with some friends that knew you.. Miss you as much as the day you left this world. I hope you are riding and helping people like you did on earth. Say hello to my Mom and Dad for me. Love you forever.
Judy
September 29, 2022
Ride Capt' Ride
Happy Birthday my true friend.
Having a Cutty & Soda, tall glass, complete with bent straw, to help celebrate with you today.
I will never forget such a great friend.
Judy
Judy
November 21, 2021
I remember this day well and the private talk we had..... my dear true friend. Just moved your fireman's helmet yesterday as you know!
Continue to "Ride Capt' Ride"
Judy
Betty Fields
November 17, 2021
Hey Bug..I think about you everyday. 15 years have passed and I miss you so very much... Hoping you are with Lottie and taking care of each other... I will love you forever...
Judy
September 30, 2021
Another year has past...Happy Birthday Capt'
I'll NEVER forget you my true friend. Just talking about all the good times the other day.....
Ride Capt' Ride!
November 21, 2020
Never forget you Capt', especially today November 21, the day you left this earth 14 years ago.
"♫ Ride, captain ride upon your mystery ship.....
Be amazed at the friends you have here on your trip.
♫ Ride captain ride upon your mystery ship.....
On your way to a world that others might have missed"♫
♥Judy
November 17, 2020
Thinking about you bud as another year goes by. I hope you are doing what you love and taking care of Lottie. You are ALWAYS in my ❤ and soul. I miss you soooo very much. Bug
Judy
September 29, 2020
Still missing you Capt' and will NEVER FORGET YOU! Happy Heavenly Birthday ..........Peace & Love ♥ Judy
Judy
November 21, 2019
Thinking of you Capt' and will NEVER FORGET YOU! I still miss you after 13 years my dear friend/brother. Wish you were here on earth but I am sure you smiling and riding your Harley in the clouds once again ..........Peace & Love ♥ Judy
Betty Fields
November 18, 2019
HEY BUG, Miss you sooooo very much. Thinking of you and wish you could be with me. I hope you are not suffering and spending time with Lottie, Hillard, your parents and your brothers. XOXOXOXO
Judy Veen
November 21, 2018
Another year - your Heavenly arrival today. Thinking of you Capt'. I still miss you after 12 years and I will never forget you my dear friend/brother. Wish you were here on earth but I am sure you smiling and riding your Harley in the clouds..........Peace
♥Judy
Judy Veen
November 21, 2017
Happy Birthday in Heaven Capt'.
Can't believe it's been 11 years since you got your wings.
You know I think of you often.......
I will never forget you my dearest friend, you were a brother to me.
♥
Judy
Judy
September 29, 2017
Happy Birthday Capt'. I'll never forget you my dear friend.
November 21, 2016
Can't believe it's been 10 years today Captain. Think of you often my friend.
Judy
Judy
September 29, 2016
Happy Birthday to Thee Captain.
Betty Fields
September 29, 2016
Happy Birthday Geo. Remembering your bd parties and my Mom makng you potato salad. haha... I am going to a Melanoma conference tonight at Northwestern. My Mohns surgeon is speaking and I want to support famikies of melanoma. I love you.
Your bug..
♥Judy
November 21, 2015
Happy Birthday in Heaven to my best bud. We still miss you loads ......
Judy Veen
September 30, 2015
Thinking of you today and thanking you for taking care of my BFF!
xoxo
Judy
BJ
September 29, 2015
Hey Geo. thank you for your wonderful and the best gifts that I could ever receive.
The margins were clear in my skin cancer, and the plastic surgeon closed the hole. hahaha..... I will soon have a new right eye. Love you and miss you sooooo very much. Take care of mommy and daddy. xoxo
Your bug
Judy
November 21, 2013
Once again I can't believe it's been 7 years today since you left us all. We still miss you dearly, you will always be my Best Friend and "Big Brother". Hope you are still riding high!
Judy
September 29, 2013
October 29, 2013
Happy Birthday George...
never will forget you.
As you know Tom's Uncle Kenny left us today, so please show him around the Heavenly gates.
November 21, 2012
Dear Capt.
Thinking of you today, can't believe it's been 6 years now since you've been gone. We still miss you and I will NEVER forget you my true friend and big adopted brother.
Thanks for watching over of my sister and Tom's dad! Say hi to my little brother and mom and dad.
Hope the ride is smoother in the skies.
Judy
October 18, 2012
Say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my little brother John today for me and a belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you CAPT. sorry your wishes are a few days late, but you know all the crazy things that have been happening on my end.
Thanks for listening to me when I talk to you!
Still miss you my best bud.
Judy
Betty Fields
June 25, 2012
Hey bug, still think and miss you so very much everyday. I hope you are telling some good jokes in heaven. I know you are guiding and looking over me.
November 22, 2011
Hi Capt',
Can't believe is was 5 years [yesterday] since you left us all. We still miss you dearly, my Best Friend and Big Brother. Thanks again for helping Geri carry her cross. Ask the Big Guy not to give her any more setbacks.
Hope you are riding high!
Love your friend "through" the end,
Judy
October 18, 2010
Capt', been thinking about you today and talking about you to a retired fireman who knew you! Say hi to my little brother today on his birthday. Tell him thanks for helping Geri and for him to put in a good word for me and my health. I will never forget you Capt. You are always with me Big Brother....
Love,
Judy
J v
November 21, 2007
THEE CAPT,
It's been a year now since you went on your "Private Ride"....
I know that you watch over us.
You know for sure that our friendship was honest and sincere. I will never forget you and always love you Big Bro...
Love,
Judy
Betty Fields
November 20, 2007
To my dear husband,
November 21, 2007 will be one year and I still think of you everyday and miss you so very much. Geo. you will always be in my heart and soul. I will always love you, but I know you are not suffering and hurting anymore.
Linda T
December 14, 2006
As a nurse, some patients touch your heart forever. George was one of those patients. What a fight he put up! He was a kind and gentle soul. He will be missed.
My sincerest condolences to George's wife and family.
Bob Sampey
November 30, 2006
Betty,
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the passing of George. I am really glad that I was able to see him at his retirement party. I enjoyed working with him in the Bureau and coming to your house for the parties. He will truly be missed.
Bob
Brian Reynolds
November 29, 2006
Betty, Julie and I are so sorry to hear of George's passing. He was a truely great man, and he will be missed by many. Our blessings go out to you and all of George's family
Connie Halachoulis
November 27, 2006
Betty -
I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Bob Maslow Ret C.F.D.
November 27, 2006
Betty----I´m so sorry for your loss. I worked with Geo for many yrs in Fire Prevention,& he was always willing to help me if i needed him. He will be missed.
Kelly Price
November 26, 2006
Betty-
My condolances go out to you at this difficult time. I will always carry found memories of George and the fun and laughter he brought with him. He is on the ultimate "ride" now and is free of the pain and hurt that goes with living here on earth. He may be gone but will never be forgotten.
Love, Kelly
(Tom and Judy's sis)
CARMEN GURGONE
November 26, 2006
BETTY
WE ARE SINCERELY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. GEO WAS A WONDERFUL MAN. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
LOVE CARMEN G
Jessica Mullaney
November 24, 2006
Always In My Heart... I Love You
ken Le Roy
November 24, 2006
Dear Betty,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.A this time George is now with Etta and they are both watching us.
Please call if you need anything.
Love Ken & Michael
Marcela Martinez
November 24, 2006
Betty
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family.
Fondly,
Marcy and Jason Durlanich
(friends and neighbors of Lottie)
Jill Bisluk
November 24, 2006
Betty,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Tom
November 23, 2006
Capt.,
Your bar stool and tall glass [with bent straw] will always be a part of the downstairs lodge at Veen Acre. You will never be forgotten....ride on Capt.
Tom
Barb Peterek
November 23, 2006
Betty,
I am deeply sorry to hear of George's passing. I will always remember your kindness in extending invitations to me to come to a few of your BBQ parties. You two always knew how to entertain and make your guests feel welcome. Maybe I'll see you sometime when I come to visit the Mikruts. I will keep you and George in my prayers. May God give you comfort and strength in this sorrowful time.
Deepest regrets,
Barb Peterek
Tim McCauley
November 23, 2006
Betty,
George will be truly missed. "My old buddy." Many happy memories will linger on forever. May God comfort you now and forever.
Tim and Annie McCauley
JV
November 23, 2006
You, Capt., have touched so many of us in your life-time.
We have been friends for 40 years.....you are truly the big brother that I never had.
Because of you I met Betty and I thank you for that. I am glad I was with you when you left for you new journey.
I will NEVER forget you and I thank God that you were part of my life.
"RIDE CAPTAIN RIDE"
I Love you,
Judy
Joey Amerio
November 23, 2006
Betty,
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I spent many a late evening in your garage trying to absorb as much of George's Harley knowledge as possible as he and others helped me rebuild my bike there. He was truly a great friend and a great person, and will be missed by many.
Debra DeFiglia
November 23, 2006
Betty:
Bob & I are very sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you in our hearts and our prayers.
Deb DeFiglia
thomas ward
November 23, 2006
to the family of George Fields and his sister Joan,my sister in-law our heartfelt condolences. We have many fond memories of George at family gatherings. Tom&Sally Ward
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