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Joseph Varallo Obituary



Varallo, Joseph J. age 88, of Skokie, Veteran US Army Air Force WWII, Retired Chief of Police Village of Skokie, Past Grand Knight Fr. Stroot Council No. 3243 Knights of Columbus, beloved husband of Jeanette (nee Gervasi), dear father of James (Linda) and Marguerite (Cole) Franek, loving grandfather of Jennifer (Brian) Slotowski, Anthony, Joseph, and the late Marie Lancello, cherished great-grandfather of Joshua, Gavin, Nathan, Maranda, Tyler, and Logan, fond brother of the late Frank (Rosemary). Visitation Tuesday, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at HABEN Funeral Home & Crematory, 8057 Niles Center Rd., Skokie. Funeral Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., from the funeral home, for Mass, 10:00 a.m., at St. Lambert Church, Skokie. Entombment All Saints Cemetery Mausoleum, Des Plaines. Funeral info. 847-673-6111

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 2, 2010.

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Tracy S.

August 30, 2010

I am looking for the family of James Varallo, who worked for RR. Donnelly Printing. I have an inscription in a book to him and it is rather humorous. I did not know another way to find his family so please accept my apologies for using this. If this is the right family, please email me at [email protected]. I would like to send pictures of the inscription to his family so they can have it too. I had found out that James's son was Chief of Police, and please accept my condolences for your loss. Tracy S.

Eddie Benoit

March 1, 2010

I had the honor of working with Joe from 1972-1976. He was always fair with me. Sorry to hear of his passing. My sympathy to his family.

Bob Heelan

February 26, 2010

Hi Jeanette.
I was sorry to hear about Joe's death. I believe he was the most well liked Supervisor in the department. He was certainly mine. I remember when I would work midnights and I would hear him on the radio very early in the mornings. A nice guy.

Bob Heelan.

Pamela Sue Witherbee

February 18, 2010

Dear Mrs. Varallo,

I remember you and Joe at my Grandfather's retired Skokie Police SRGT Frank Siegel's (1935-1955) Morton Grove Party for his 100th Birhtday celebration making it Morton Grove's "Frank Siegel Day" - sadly he had passed away a few days prior. I recall Grandpa being very good friends with Joe, I bet they both are in heaven telling Police stories and playing Pinochle. My deepest sympothies and prayers are with you and your family. I am very sorry I was not at the funeral services. Saddly, I found out too late.

With loving memories,

Frank Siegel's Grandaughter and Family, Pamela Sue Witherbee

Diane Ehlman

February 5, 2010

Dearest Jeanette and family,
Take comfort in knowing that Joe is now in the arms of God. He is united with all of his beloved who have gone before him. He was a wonderful man whose mainstay was his faith and family. No more anguish or pain- he reaps his reward of eternal happiness.
"Eye has not seen, ear has not heard what God has promised for those who love Him."
Love,
Cousin Diane and family

Al & Nina Fournier

February 5, 2010

Joe was a good friend for my entire career, we spent many hours riding in a squad car together. It was nice to see him make Chief and then to enjoy his retirement. He will be remembered by many.

February 3, 2010

Dear Joe,
You were my favorite captain.

Ret. Sgt. H. Troy Carter

Jim McGuire

February 3, 2010

Joe may you rest in peace

Jim McGuire

Earnest Cleburne

February 2, 2010

Joe Varallo was a decent human being who treated his fellow officers with dignity and respect, never asking them to do something he wouldn't. It was an honor to have worked beside him for 30 years. My sympathy to the Varallo family. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. "May God hold him in the palm of his hand."

February 2, 2010

I will miss Captain/Chief Varallo. I used to call him Captain V and he would always have a smile for me. My deepest sympathies to his entire family. Jay Radom Glenview,IL, SPD

February 2, 2010

The Arthur Thiry Family expresses our deepest sympathy on Mr. Varallo's passing.
May God (and Artie!) receive him with open arms!

Hank O'Connell

February 2, 2010

Joe Varallo was decent fair man who treated others well. May he rest in peace.

February 2, 2010

On behalf of the Skokie Police Department, it is with deep regret that we acknowledge the passing of our former Chief of Police Joseph Varallo. As a Department, we express our feelings of sorrow and sympathy to the Varallo family.

Chief Barry Silverberg and staff.

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