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Terence Mathews Obituary

Mathews, Terence E. Age 65. Loving father of Maggie and Kevin Mathews; beloved son of the late John and Julia Mathews; dear brother of Jack (Margaret) Mathews and the late Dennis (Virginia) Mathews; fond uncle of Dennis Jr., Laura, and Michael Mathews. Terence was a proud member of the Chicago Police Department for 40 years and an Army veteran. Funeral Wednesday, June 5, 9:15am from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home 6150 N. Cicero Ave. Chicago for 10:00am mass at St. Hilary Church. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 3:00-9:00pm. For info 773-736-3833 or visit Terence's memorial at www.smithcorcoran.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 3, 2013.

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Don Johannsen

July 13, 2013

Condolences to the Mathews family. Terry was a great guy.

June 6, 2013

A true gentleman in every way.

Mike Underwood

June 6, 2013

My condolences to the Matthews family. Terry was a great guy, and will be deeply missed, by all who knew him.

Jim Mullen

June 5, 2013

Very sorry to hear about Terry. He was a wonderful man and always a friendly face. He was always so kind and friendly to everyone. Please accept my condolences. Sincerely, Jim Mullen

Bobby Olson

June 4, 2013

Rest well My Brother. You will be missed.
It was great working with you in 024

June 4, 2013

Maggie,
So sorry about the loss of your wonderful dad.Prayers to you to find the strength to help you get thru this time Love Maureen an Tim Griffin and Mike and Elise

June 3, 2013

My condolences to John on the death of your brother, and Kevin and Maggie on the death of your father. Went to grammar, and high schools with the Mathews boys and saw Terry a lot while on the Chicago P.D. Great guy who has left us too soon.
Michael Powers CPD (Ret)

June 3, 2013

Maggie, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you strength and love during this most difficult time. You and your family are in my prayers.

Love,
Debbie Griffin

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

June 3, 2013

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Terence will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 09 JUN, 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! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

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4

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3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Smith-Corcoran Chicago Funeral Home

6150 North Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646

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5

Funeral

9:15 a.m.

Smith-Corcoran Chicago Funeral Home

6150 North Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646

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5

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

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