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Michael Burns Obituary


Burns Jr., Michael J. ret. C.P.D., former husband of Rita (nee Manion), loving father of Jennifer and Michael Burns III, devoted son of the late Michael Sr. (ret. C.P.D.) and Joan (nee Fitzpatrick) Burns, dearest brother of Rosemarie (Ronald) Plocki, dear nephew of Agnes Fitzpatrick, fond uncle of Michelle Warren and Ron Plocki Jr. Retired member of the Chicago Police Department after 35 years of dedicated service and member of the Fraternal Order of Police, a Veteran of the United States Navy, and a member of the VFW. Funeral Tuesday, 8:45 a.m. from Thomas Mc Inerney's Sons Funeral Home, Tom Munley, Director, 7901 S. Komensky Avenue to St. Bede The Venerable Church for Mass of the Resurrection at 9:30 a.m. Visitation Monday, 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. For info call 773-585-0702

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 26, 2004.

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Peggy Anne O'Rourke

December 28, 2004

Rita, Jennifer and Mike,

You are in our thoughts and prayers today and always.

The O'Rourke Family

Melissa and Eric Egozi

December 26, 2004

You have our deepest sympathy. We are so sorry we couldn't attend. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please know we are there with you and your family in spirit. We love and miss you very much.

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