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Jerome Galfano Obituary

Galfano, Jerome "Jerry" Age 73, beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Patzelt); loving father of Lynn (Brian) Burke, Karrie (Scott) Welch, Christopher (Karen) Galfano, and Jennifer Crozier; proud Papa of Courtney, Thomas, Jack, Sam, Eddie, Emily, Phoebe, Isabella, and Elliott; dear brother-in-law of Art and Mary Patzelt, and the late Gene and the late Joanne Whitaker; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Retired C.P.D. officer of 39 years in the 13th, 24th, and 15th Districts. Funeral Monday 9:00 a.m. from Salerno's Galewood Chapels, Sciaraffa Funeral Directors, 1857 N. Harlem Ave., Chicago, 60707 to St. Rene Goupil Church, 6949 W. 63rd Place, Chicago, 60638, for Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 3:00-9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Association would be appreciated. P.O. Box 96011, Washington, D.C. 20090-6011. (800) 272-3900. For information call (773) 889-1700.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 26, 2015.

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Jennifer Crozier

December 18, 2024

I miss you!

December 26, 2015

Sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort help you doing this difficult time. Psalms 83 : 18.

Michael McMahon

December 26, 2015

Our condolences are with the family at this time. He was such a nice guy to work with on the job, and we know he will be missed. Our prayers are with the family.

Terry McCarthy

December 26, 2015

Condolences on your loss. I worked with Jerry at the 013th Dist. He was a true gentleman. May he rest in peace.

December 26, 2015

Dear Bereaved Family,
So sorry for the loss of your loved one.
May the God of comfort be with you at this time.

Sincerely,
B.Clinton
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Lynn

December 26, 2015

My sincere condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.

Linda Anderson

December 25, 2015

Condolences to Jerry's family. I worked with him at 013 district. He was a true friend and colleague.

Emil "Pudge" Lach

December 24, 2015

Chris and family,
Offering sincere condolences on the passing of your Dad. May he Rest in Peace.

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

December 24, 2015

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Jerome will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 27 DEC, 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]

Gary Hardt

December 24, 2015

Was sorry to learn of the passing of Jerry.
Worked at the old Wood St. station "back in the day" True gentleman with a great since of humor. Rest in peace buddy !

John McGivney

December 24, 2015

My sincere condolences to Jerry's family, I worked with him in the 13th District and he was one nice guy. He will be remembered in my prayers, may he rest in peace.

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Visitation

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

Salerno's Galewood Chapels

1857 N. Harlem Ave., Elmwood Park, IL 60707

Dec

28

Funeral Mass

St. Rene Goupil Church

6949 W. 63rd Place, Chicago, IL 60707

Dec

28

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

Salerno's Galewood Chapels

1857 N. Harlem Ave., Elmwood Park, IL 60707

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