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Gerald Peck Obituary

Gerald M. Peck, retired CFD, Batallion Chief; Beloved husband of 57 years to Sharon, nee Schuller; Loving father of Jacqueline (James) McGovern and Laurel Peck; Cherished grandfather of Daniel CFD, Brian CFD and Lauren McGovern; Proud great grandfather of Mila McGovern; Dear brother of Peggy (the late Joe) Radakovitz, Debbie (Joe) Morand and Kevin Peck; Loyal brother-in-law of Patricia (Robert) Stumpf and Cindy (Mike) Stapleton; Beloved son of the late Charles L. and Peg Peck; Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; Dear friend and cousin to many, who will be greatly missed. Visitation Monday, March 22, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Funeral Tuesday, March 23, 2021 9:00 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home 6116 W. 111th St., Chicago Ridge to St. Alexander Church, 7025 W. 126th Street, Palos Heights, Mass 10:00 a.m.; Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery; In lieu of flowers, donations to the Gold Badge Society, http://dev.cfdgoldbadgesociety.org/, or the Heart Foundation, https://theheartfoundation.org/; For Funeral info 708-422-2700, or www.curleyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 21, 2021.

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James Fisher

March 22, 2021

Getting home tonight. Will attend mass tomorrow.

Sorry for your loss.

Dean & Joan Danhour

March 21, 2021

This world has lost a wonderful man. The best of the best, great neighbor. Prayers for Sharon and Jerry and their entire Families.

EDWARD RYAN

March 21, 2021

Sharon & Family
Jerry was a great guy and we shared stories about the past experience's we both had in the 60's 70' 80's in CFD & CPD. ALL fireman I knew spoke highly of him.

Ed Ryan

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22

Visitation

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

Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge

6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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23

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

Curley Funeral Home

6116 W. 111th St., Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

Mar

23

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Alexander Church

7025 W. 126th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60415

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6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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