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2018

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Gerald O'Donnell Obituary

O'Donnell, Gerald L. Age 78. U.S. Army Veteran and Retired 35 year Veteran of C.P.D. Beloved husband of Blanca D. (nee Figueroa) O'Donnell and the late Maria Elena (nee Taylor) O'Donnell; cherished father of Deborah (Arcenio) Del Valle, Michael G. (Amanda Arthur) O'Donnell, Jennifer Marie (Rick West) O'Donnell, Orlando A. Pabon, Lilly (Abe) Goodman, and Joe (Ann) Pabon; loving grandfather of Heather (Anders) Edstrom, Mary (fiancé Montana) O'Donnell, Jacob O'Donnell, Joshua O'Donnell, Kaitlyn O'Donnell, Emma O'Donnell, Lochlan O'Donnell, Andrew Del Valle, Ryan Del Valle, Sean Del Valle, Devin Del Valle, Aiden Del Valle, Karolyn Ortiz, Gabby Pabon, Elizabeth Pabon, and Alex Pabon. He was a Member of American Legion, V.F.W., Fraternal Order of Police, American Association of Individual Investors, and Chicago Drum & Bugle Corps. Funeral Prayers for Gerald will be held on Monday, March 12th, 10:15 a.m. from Casey Laskowski & Sons Funeral Home, 4540 West Diversey Avenue proceeding to St. Wenceslaus Church. Mass 11:00 a.m. Interment will be private. Visitation will begin on Sunday, March 11th, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For funeral information please call 773-777-6300 or www.caseylaskowskifh.com



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

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March 14, 2018

I would like to offer my deepest condolences to your family. As you reflect on cherished memories of your dear loved one, may you find comfort and hope found at (1 Cor. 15:22-26)

Gail Gill

March 12, 2018

A note of heartfelt condolence to Gerry's family on his sudden passing. Gerry and I taught together at Truman College and then renewed our friendship at AAII where he continued to be the Quick Witted Rhyming Word Wizard. My California stay prevents me from offering my condolence in person. Thoughts and prayers, especially on St Paddy's Day. Gail Gill

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

March 12, 2018

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Gerald will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 25 MAR, 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! [www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

Robert Smigielski

March 10, 2018

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3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Casey & Rios Funeral Home

4540-50 W. Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

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12

Prayer Service

10:15 a.m.

Casey & Rios Funeral Home

4540-50 W. Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Mar

12

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Wenceslaus Church

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4540-50 W. Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

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