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Joseph Cordero Obituary

Cordero Sr., Joseph A. "Joe" Ret. CFD, age 86, late of the East Side, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016. Loving father of Laura (Robert) Schassburger, late Lorrain Altamirano, Joseph A. Cordero Jr., Kathleen (Kenneth) Reinke, Christopher Cordero, Karen (Steve) Polewaczyk and Carrie (Steve) Lilovich; cherished grandfather of 11 and great-grandfather of many; devoted son of the late Justine and late Caroline Cordero; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Joe was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, a retired Captain with the Chicago Fire Department and former Vice President of CFD Local 2. Visitation Wednesday 2:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral services Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the CFD Widows and Children Assistance Fund, 20 S. Clark St., Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60603 in Joe's name would be appreciated. 773-731-2749 www.elmwoodchapel.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 5, 2016.

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Claudette Boyce

September 24, 2016

To my dear Uncle "Pep": I will always miss you dearly. I loved you very much as my second father, and always will. Until we meet again: "As you were". Semper Fidelis.

Jim and Karen Auten

February 1, 2016

My condolences to the Cordero family. We were neighbors in Tinley Park. I will always have fond memories of the family and think of them often.

January 8, 2016

I am so sorry for the lost of your dear loved one, Mr Cordero Sr. I pray that you may find comfort during this difficult time. 2 Cor1:3

Michael Kerr

January 7, 2016

Dear Joe jr and the entire family, Rita and I send our thoughts and prayers on your loss.. I had known your Father for about 40 years and i will always cherish the memories with CFD.
Mike and Rita Kerr

Karen Delgado

January 6, 2016

On behalf of myself and my mother, Jessie Delgado--who was a dear friend of Justin and Caroline Cordero and their family, we would like to extend our sympathies to the Cordero family on the passing of their loved one. May he rest in peace.

Mary Rojas

January 5, 2016

I will always remember Mr Cordero as a great friend of my father Mario Cornejo. And also Katie Cordero was also a great friend of my mothers.,Tina. Let me say what a lovely family you all are. You were a big part of our lives through the years. Mr Cordero will be missed in a great way. Love and prayers to you all.
Mary Rojas ( Cornejo)

January 5, 2016

I offer my deepest condolences to you all. When going through difficult times such as these, allow God's word the bible to be a source of comfort for you. Romans 15: 4,5

The Short family

January 5, 2016

I knew Joe who as in his words was my #2 Dad. He was a great father-in-law and Grandpa and will be greatly missed. My condolences to the family.

Barb Cordero Pfeffer

Clark Family

January 5, 2016

My condolences to the family. May the God of comfort give you strength during this difficult time.

Jack, Sharon, Kerrigan, and Ryan Byrne

January 5, 2016

Semper Fi, Marine. May God bless you and your wonderful family all ways, always.

Jack, sharon, Kerrigan, and Ryan Byrne

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