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Ronald Kornfeind Obituary

Kornfeind, Ronald J. Born February 21, 1947, at peace, October 12, 2015. Vietnam veteran, U.S. Navy, served 1967-1970. Retired CPD. Former husband of Cecilia Kornfeind; loving father of Carrie (Kevin O'Malley) Kornfeind and Eric (Amanda Baiocchi) Kornfeind; cherished brother to Frank (Sandra) Kornfeind, Kathy Fredin, Pamela Kornfeind and Dawn Picchetti; beloved son of the late Albert Kornfeind and the late Helene (Richard) Wassman; cherished uncle, cousin and friend to many. Devoted Chicago Bulls fan. Always was and always will be. Funeral Saturday 9:30 a.m. from Malec & Sons Funeral Home, 6000 N. Milwaukee Ave. to St. Francis Borgia Church. Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment private. Visitation Friday 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. (773) 774-4100. MalecandSonsFH.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 15, 2015.

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Craig Gancarczyk

January 30, 2017

Deepest condolences. Apologies for late response. Ron was my fathers' partner at CPD. I have great memories of visits at their home. May he Rest In Peace. Brothers in blue.

October 16, 2015

Hi Carrie,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I would also like to thank you and your family for allowing your father to serve others.
Love, Delia Fieber

Pat Cruz

October 16, 2015

My heartfelt condolences to Ronnie's family. May you find peace in the good memories you had. Much love, your cousin Pat

Sheri Beizaks

October 15, 2015

Ron was my cousin and we had some really great times when we were younger, we laughed a lot and just enjoyed each others company, I will miss him.
Love you always
Sheri

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

October 15, 2015

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

Phil Kalas

October 14, 2015

My sincere condolences
I always found Ron to be a good person and enjoyed our time together as neighbors

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6000 North Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646

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St. Francis Borgia Church

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