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Townsend, John J. "Jack" Deputy Commissioner of Security for the Department of Aviation of the City of Chicago. Formerly 1st Deputy Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department. Dearly beloved husband of Nicolina Townsend, devoted father of John Jr., Patrick (Sonia), Mary Carol (Geoffrey) Jania, loving papa of Jennifer, Julianna, Sara and Shannon, dear brother of Martin Townsend, fond uncle of Barbara and Cynthia, cherished friend of many. Funeral Mass Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the evening at Old St. Patrick's Church, 718 West Adams (at Desplaines) following visitation in church from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Mass. Graveside Interment at St. Mary Cemetery, 87th Street at Hamlin in Evergreen Park, IL will take place at 10:30 a.m. All are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Chicago Police Chaplains Ministry at 1140 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL, 60607, would be appreciated. for information please contact McKeon Funeral Homes at 773-927-0925,To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for John Townsend
kathy monahan
January 8, 2005
Townsend family,
We'll miss a good neighbor.Our deepest condolences to your family. Jack will be in our prayers.
The Monahan Family
thomas chuchman
December 31, 2004
Jack will always be in my prayers and memories. A true leader in some tough times. My condolences to Nicolina and family.
Edward Howlett
December 31, 2004
To his family and friends our sincere condolences on John's passing, he was a great man,kind and full of compassion, he will be missed by the HOWLETT family a great deal. We will keep John and his family in our prayers always.
CHICAGO will miss him
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Tom Sadler
December 30, 2004
My sincere condolences to the family of Jack Townsend. Jack was a man of great insight, knowledge and ability. He provided me with
guidance and direction on numerous occasions at the C.P.D. I will always be grateful for having the opportunity to work and interact with him.
Ray M. & Samella H. Ramirez
December 30, 2004
All our thoughts and prayers are with the Townsend family during your time of loss. As Police Officers my wife and I are truly going to miss his guidance and leadership that he provided during his long and storied career. God Bless a truly great man.
Judy Tatum
December 30, 2004
Our family wants you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, and may you find the comfort and peace that only God can give.
Love and Prayers,
Your cousin, Judy (LaPorte) Tatum, and family
Richard J. Brzeczek
December 29, 2004
A good, kind and gentle man has left an indelible impression upon everyone who was fortunate to have known him.
Kelly Siciliano
December 29, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
John will be missed dearly.
Always a warm smile and a great sense of humor.
Ronald Palmer
December 29, 2004
When I light my candles at Mass every weekend, I'll be sure to remember John Townsend and the manner in which he treated me. His kindness toward me will always be cherished.
Mr.&Mrs. Frank Blameuser
December 29, 2004
Our sincere condolence's on Jack's passing.He will be in our prayers along with your family.
Dennis Franz
December 29, 2004
To his family and friends my sincere condolences on John's passing, he was a great man,kind and full of compassion, he will be missed by many. I will keep John in my prayers always.
Neil Cacciottolo
December 29, 2004
To the family of John Townsend:
My sincere thoughts go to you on John's passing. I worked with the Dept. of Aviation and through my tenure in media and promotions-our paths met many times. He will be missed.
Sincerely:
Neil J. Cacciottolo
The Sunset Media Group.
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