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Joseph Phelan

1949 - 2018

Joseph Phelan obituary, 1949-2018, Orland Park, IL

BORN

1949

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home

9000 West 151st St

Orland Park, Illinois

Joseph Phelan Obituary

Phelan Jr., Joseph P. Retired CPD, Detective Area 2. Passed away March 19, 2018 surrounded by his family. Loving husband of 41 years to Jean (nee Golden); dear brother to Mary Ellen (Dennis) Weber, Edward (Susan) Phelan, and Patricia (Scott) Alford; dear brother-in-law of Sharon (the late William, retired CPD) O'Neil, Joann (Ted) Neven, Patricia Stack, Michael (Kathleen) Golden, Richard (Jan) Golden, Kathleen (Ron) Biamonte, Anne (the late Bill) Halloran, and Therese (Tom) Kelly; loving uncle and great-uncle to many nieces and nephews.Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Phelan Sr. and Gloria Phelan-Linhart. Member of FOP Lodge No. 7. Proud graduate of Leo High School Class of 1968. Many thanks to Dr. Robert Boll, Rhonda, Rehab Connections, and Joliet Area Community Hospice for their support and care they have provided. Visitation Thursday 3:00-8:00 p.m. at the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, IL. Family and friends to gather Friday at St. Christina Church, 3330 W. 111th Street, Chicago, IL for Mass of the Resurrection, 9:30 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, 1407 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607 would be appreciated. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 21, 2018.

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Jim Solava

March 17, 2025

Hard to believe 7 years have gone by.
Gone but never forgotten. Keep watching over your Family,Friends and Chicago´s Finest. Rest in peace .
Jim

Jim Solava

March 14, 2024

Joe , you’re missed and we think about you all the time . Keep watching over us and Chicago’s Finest.
Jim

Jim Solava

March 14, 2023

Rest in peace Joe . Prayers for you daily . Gone never forgotten . Jim

Jim solava

March 14, 2022

Rest In Peace my friend. Gone not forgotten. I think of you often . Met as police cadets in 6 . Keep watching over your Family and Friends. Jim

Jim Solava

March 16, 2020

Joe , you are gone , never forgotten . It was great working with you in 6 & 22 . Rest in peace my friend and continue watching over us . Jim

Jim Solava

March 22, 2018

Jean , so sorry for your loss . Joe was a nice man , good Police Officer . May he Rest in Peace . Prayers for Joe and the Phelan Family . Jim & Sandy Solava

Jack & Janette Molloy

March 22, 2018

Our condolences , Jean. Joe was one of the good guys. You are in our prayers.

March 21, 2018

My condolences to the family. Continue to rely on God and know that he hears prayers, Isaiah 59:1.

March 21, 2018

To the Phelan family, please accept my sincere condolences. May knowing that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many bring a measure of comfort. We look forward to the time when all things that cause sickness and death will be eradicated by God's Kingdom. Matthew 6: 9, 10

Phil and Marilyn Hickey

March 21, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

March 21, 2018

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Joe will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 25 MAR, 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]

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

March 21, 2018

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Joe will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 25 MAR, 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]

Ella and Steve Skolarz

March 20, 2018

God Bless Joseph Phelan and his family. Our deepest Condolences on his passing. We will hold you in our hearts and prays !

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3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home

9000 West 151st St, Orland Park, IL 60462

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9:30 a.m.

St. Christina Church

3342 W. 111th Street, Chicago, IL

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9000 West 151st St, Orland Park, IL 60462

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