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James Dolan Obituary


Dolan, James M. suddenly, age 47, C.P.D., 18th District, proud to be one of Chicago's Finest, Air Force Reserve. Beloved son of the late Margaret (nee Healy) and the late James F., dear brother of Mary Catherine Dolan and Margaret (Dolan) Roberts, beloved friend of Joanne Pipikios, dear cousin and friend to many. Funeral Thursday, 8:30 a.m., from Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, to Divine Savior Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Donations to Daughters of Charity Seton Residence, 9200 New Harmony Rd., Evansville, IN 47720. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Info: 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Dec. 14 to Dec. 15, 2004.

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Christy Reich

December 25, 2004

Mary Kay and Peggy,

You both are in my prayers, Jim was a very special person to me.

Carol Townsend

December 21, 2004

Peggy and Mary Kay, I am so sorry to hear about Jimmy. My heart goes out to you. Please know that you are all in my prayers.

Thomas O'Callaghan

December 20, 2004

I send my sincere sympathy to the family at this sad time. I am retired, but had worked with Jim in the 18th District. My prayers are with you.

Gail Miceli

December 17, 2004

Dear Mary Kay and Peggy,



We are so sorry and shocked to hear about Jim. Please accept our deepest sympathy. He was a wonderful guy.

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

December 15, 2004

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Michael & Monica Nash

December 14, 2004

I met Jim in the mid 70's. We lost touch with each other in the early 90's. I was very sorry to hear of his death and will keep him in my prayers.

Mike (Barrington PD)

Michael & Monica Nash

December 14, 2004

To Jim's family and friends...we were saddened to hear of Jim's passing. We had lost touch with him several years ago and regret not being able to reach him. Our prayers are with all in this time of sorrow.

Mike (Barrington PD)

PATRICIA SMITH

December 14, 2004

MARY KAY AND PEGGY,

PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES AND SYMPATHY ON YOUR LOSS. JIMMY WAS ONE OF THE NICEST AND MOST GENEROUS PEOPLE ON THIS EARTH. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. ON BEHALF OF THE ENTIRE SMITH FAMILY, I EXTEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO BOTH OF YOU. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.

Kenneth Root, RN

December 14, 2004

Our condolences from the staff of Cardiac Rehabilitation.

KEN BARNAS

December 14, 2004

Mary, I'm so sorry to hear about your brother. I have been assigned some details with him working CPD. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Your old Divine Savior Classmate.

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