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Mark Ward, Retired CFD Battalion Chief, passed away at the age of 85. Beloved husband and best friend of 57 years to Mary Kay; Loving father to Mark (Katie) Ward, Katherine (Patrick) Gallagher, and Molly Ward. Proud Poppy to Mark, Danny, Abby, Grace, Libbey and Maggie. Mark was the son of the late John "Doc" and the late Abigail Ward. Dear brother of the late Joan (the late Andrea) Basso, the late Mary Yusunas, the late Gail Clancy, and the late Kathleen Ward. Cherished brother-in-law to the late Nancy (the late James) Williams and the late Donna (the late Myles) Moriarty and Michael (Maureen) Regan. Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews and valued friend to all who knew him. Mark honorably served with the Chicago Fire Department for 32 years. He was a proud member of Local 2, The Gaelic Fire Brigade, the Brotherhood of the Barrel and the Jesters SAC. In lieu of flowers donations to the CFD Widows and Children's Fund is appreciated. Visitation Thursday, September 11, 2025 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.; Funeral Friday September 12, 2025, 10:00 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St., Chicago Ridge, IL to Queen of Martyrs Church, 10233 S Central Park Ave., Evergreen Park; Mass 11:00 A.M.; Interment St. Mary Cemetery. For Funeral info (708) 422-2700, or www.curleyfuneralhome.com
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