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EMIL SPAL Obituary
Emil N. Spal, of Romeoville, IL, at rest April 20, 2011. Beloved husband of Eleanore (Jaskot) Sierocinski and the late Rose (Vukson); loving father of Nadine (Phillip) Vitaliano and Dennis (Pam) Spal; devoted grandfather of Matthew and Mark Vitaliano and Miranda and Randy Spal; son of the late Emmanuel Spal and Mary Sneberger; brother of the late Violet Sime. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Veteran of the US Army 82nd Airborne, Korean conflict. Retired Sgt. of the Chicago Police Department Mounted Unit with a total of 28 years of service. Member of the FOP (Lodge #7), IPA, Retired Police Assn. and Chicago Police Sgts. Assn. Past Commander of the Ervin Borlick Post #1109 and member of the Naperville American Legion Post #43. Member of the Moose Lodge #1557 and past president of the Czech American Club of Arizona. Memorial Service to be held on May 6, 2011 at 10 a.m. with visitation from 9 to 10 a.m., St. Dennis Church, 1214 Hamilton St., Lockport, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Adventist St. Thomas Hospital, St Thomas Hospice, 119 E. Ogden, Ste. 111, Hinsdale, IL 60521. Neptune Society - 708-226-6928 To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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September 10, 2011
I met Mr. Spal through my good friend, which is also Emil's son ....Dennis. He was always a true gentlemen. May God speed Emil. Our prayers go to his family..........Joe & Jan
Sue Skala
May 6, 2011
That all my dad's childhood buddies lived to old age is nothing less than amazing. Emil is the first to cross. Emil was a great uncle & one of the funniest men in the world. When I was a kid, I thought he was more handsome & a better singer than Dean Martin. He was a great uncle & the fact that he was married to my mom's twin sister made him all the more special. Thank you for many years of great memories.
Vern Williams
May 5, 2011
I worked for your father when we were at the Maxwell St. station.He was a pro.at all times and his apperances were always the best of examples for all the men.He was well liked and he will surely be missed by all of us he worked for and with him.God bless him and may he rest in peace.He was a good man.
Gene Karczewski
May 4, 2011
I worked with your husband and father in the Chicago Police Department for several years. He was a terrific person whom everyone respected. He will be missed. I just lost my wife last Friday so I know what you are going through. Keep your faith in God as Emil will be waiting for you in heaven.
James Mitidiero
May 4, 2011
In the mid '60's my Mom and Aunt took me to a Sox game. Afterwards, a crowd had gathered at the player's parking lot seeking autographs. Since I was a small, shy boy I stood back until a Chicago Police Officer took me by the hand into the lot to get my ball autographed. My Mom was so impressed that she wrote the Superintendent of Police a letter to thank that Officer. A reply came back in which the Officer was identified as Officer Spal. Fast forward to 1986 or 87 when that little boy had grown up and become a Chicago Police Officer. I now had a chance to reintroduce himself and personally thank then Sgt. Spal for his kindness many years earlier. Rest In Peace Sarge!
James Mitidiero
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