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John "Jack" Stapleton Jr.

1944 - 2015

John "Jack" Stapleton Jr. obituary, 1944-2015, Chicago, IL

BORN

1944

DIED

2015

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Kerry Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center

7020 W. 127th Street

Palos Heights, Illinois

John Stapleton Obituary

Stapleton Jr., John R. "Jack" Age 71, retired Detective CPD. Veteran U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam. Passed away surrounded by his children, on Saturday, June 27, 2015. Beloved father of John "Jack" III, CPD (Michelle), Michael (Kathy Smith), Kristi (Frank) Mellace, Kerri (Bryan) Armstrong, Scott, CPD (Ami), Ryan, CPD (Shannon), Daniel, CPD (Erica), Kevin, CPD (Jackie), Kelli (Patrick) McCarron, and Kimmi (Leo) Koch; cherished grandfather of Michael, Matthew, Makaela, Jack, Michael, Anthony, Dillon, Luke, Peyton, Kahler, Kennadie, Declan, Riley, Ryan, Rylynn, Nicolas Jackson, Braedan, Allie, Brody, Kourtney, Conor, Cole, Rory, Paislie; great-grandfather of Dean Stapleton; former spouse of Cathleen (nee Brennan) Stapleton; devoted son of the late John R. and Madeline (nee Sanders) Stapleton; dear brother of Mary Ann (Marty) Handley and the late Judy Stapleton. Visitation Thursday 3:00-9:00p.m. with a Chapel Service at 7:30p.m. at the Kerry Funeral Home, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights. Interment private. www.kerryfh.com. (708)361-4235.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 1, 2015.

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August 9, 2015

Belated sympathy to the Stapleton Family. We recently moved back to Chicago and heard of Jack's passing. He will be remembered in our prayers next Sunday.
Harold T. Duffy, retired Captain CPD

John Ryan

July 5, 2015

THANK YOU for allowing the Pipes & Drums of the Chicago Police Department to HONOR our fellow Officer & Family with Friends with our tunes at his wake and Prayer Service!! It was OUR HONOR to be a part of that Family memory!! God Bless!! Stay strong!!

Sgt.Joe Okoskey Ret.

July 2, 2015

Great Times--Great Memories--A Great Loss..

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

July 1, 2015

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Jack will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 12 JUL, 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! [Police Chaplains Ministry: or 312/738-7588]

July 1, 2015

To My Best Friend..CPD Partner and a Fine Man...We all have lost one of the Best..I will miss you every day of my life..The memories and laughter will last forever...Thanks Jack..for everything...Our thoughts are with all the Stapletons...Slainte' Tom Sheehan and Family

Christi carlson

July 1, 2015

It's never easy for a child to lose their beloved father... no matter what age. Wishing I could be there to hug every ones neck and show my support for your family... your BIG beautiful family :) My dream family :) Hugs and love coming from Bellingham, WA
Love you all....

Patricia Behnke

June 30, 2015

You will be missed by many. My deepest sympathy to the Stapleton Family.

Tonu TayBorn

June 30, 2015

My most sincere prayers go out to your family.

Bernie Banahan

June 30, 2015

I will always cherish Jacks friendship. He was the nicest and most generous man you could ever meet. I only wish I could have spent more time with him the last few years. May God bless him and welcome him home. Heaven is now secure.

Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Sottile and family

June 30, 2015

Our deepest sympathies to The Stapleton Family. May HIS eternal light shine upon you

Janette Parrtiss

June 30, 2015

My prayers are with you and your family hope you find piece.

Stephanie Svec

June 30, 2015

My deepest condolences to all of the family. Sending strength, lots of love, prayers, & big hugs to all of you.

Carol Sherman

June 30, 2015

My sincere condolences to the Stapleton family. May your fond memories of Dad give you strength at this sad time.

Stephen j christ

June 30, 2015

Our prayers and condolences go out to The StaStaplet family. May this great man rest in peace

The Christ family

Vicente Paredes

June 30, 2015

My condolences may he Rip .

Tracy Parker

June 30, 2015

Ryan and family, I pray that you find peace in your sorrow, and comfort in your prayers.

Janette Partiss

June 30, 2015

Madlyn I'm so sorry for your loss you all are in my prayers.

Sally Crawley

June 30, 2015

Sorry for your loss, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow

Elizabeth Roberts

June 30, 2015

Our sincerest condolences to the Stapleton family over the loss of your father/sibling...nothing will ever replace him, so hold tight to your fond memories of his smile, his laughter, and his love.

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