Dad passed away unexpectedly, on July 13th, 2015 while visiting his Wife (Alex) family in Mexico.After a brief stay in the hospital he succumbed to acute respiratory distress. A memorial mass and cremation took place in Mexico on July 14th, 2015.


Dad and his first wife, my Mother, Nancy (nee McDonald - preceded him in death in 1988) raised 2 daughters, Kathleen (husband Gary Modesto) and Kristine, in Park Ridge.


He proudly served as a Park Ridge Police Officer for 25 years. Many residents may also remember him as "Officer Friendly" where he made rounds to the local schools.  He also played the role of "Santa Claus" at the city sponsored Christmas Party for the families of the Public Workers, Police and Firemen of Park Ridge.


He is survived by 3 grandchildren; 2 step-grandsons; 5 great grandchildren; 2 sisters; 1 sister-in-law; 1 brother in-law as wells as many nieces and nephews.