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Latas, Ted Retired Deputy Chief Chicago Fire Dept. (WWII Army Airforce and Korean War Vet.), beloved husband of the late Irene "Baby Doll" (nee Modelski), loving son of the late Stanley and the late Angeline (nee Wauda), dear brother of Henry (Nancy), Antoinette (Fred) Twarok, Sylvia (Ronald) Ziomeck, Adeline (the late Charles) Broznowski, the late Edward (Marge), the late Raymond (Jean), the late Harriet (the late Edmund) Wlodarski and the late Estelle, loved by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, his special dear friend, Ret. CFD George (Claudette) Malik. 31 years of service to the Chicago Fire Dept. May 1948 - February 1979. Former Mercy Hospital Volunteer, former member of St. Bruno Youth Organization, former member of St. Vincent DePaul Society, member of the Fire Museum of Greater Chicago, Volunteer Secretary of State Rules of the Road, Member 39's Senior Citizens of St. Catherine of Alexandria Church and former member of St. Bruno Senior Citizens. Funeral Thursday, 9:15 a.m., from Szykowny Funeral Home, LTD, 4901 S. Archer Ave. (1 blk. East of Pulaski at Szykowny Blvd.), to St. Catherine of Alexandria Church. Mass 10 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Mausoleum. Visitation Wednesday, 2 to 9 p.m. For funeral information: 773-735-7521To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Jan Hull
October 9, 2003
To the Latas family: I extend my condolences to you on the passing of a good man and a firefighter's firefighter. I met Chief Latas when I was fanning at Eng.Co 13's old house on Dearborn. His wonderful humor and many kindnesses will not be forgotten. May he rest in peace.
Jan Hull
Mary Modelski
October 8, 2003
You have given so much and touched so many. Your lose hear on Earth will cause much sadness, but the joy you have given will bring peace. I know Aunt Irene will be glad to have you in paradise.
Ed Tunney
October 8, 2003
Sad to hear of Ted's passing. Worked with him on Engine 103.
James F [jimmy] Lind
October 7, 2003
Worked with Ted on Aberdeen st from 55 till he made lieut and left.
a great guy and a hell of a fireman
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