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Kevin O'Malley Sr.

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Kevin O'Malley Obituary

Name: Visitation for Kevin O'Malley Sr.
Start: 2017-01-09T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-01-09T17:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Gertrude Catholic Church

Kevin B. O'Malley, Sr. (Ret. Sgt. CPD/U.S. Marshals Service),87, Korean War Veteran (714th Transportation Battalion Railway Operations). Beloved husband of the late Margaret "Peggy" nee O'Connor. Loving father of Terry Swartz, Karen (Robert) Nieman, Janet Ret. CPD (Lawrence) Swoboda, Kevin B., Jr., Mary Pat (Vincent) Ehrenberg and the late Peggy Sue (Joseph) Riordan. Cherished grandfather of 15. Dear son of the late Mary and Patrick O' Malley. Devoted brother of John Ret. Lt. CPD and Martin Ret. CPD (Mary) O'Malley. Visitation Monday, January 9th, 2017 from 10am until time of Mass, 11am at St. Gertrude Catholic Church 1420 W Granville Av. (corner Granville & Glenwood Av) Chicago. Interment Rosehill Cemetery. Please consider donating to Team Papa!, Walk to End Alzheimers : https://goo.gl/iJliLA. Appreciated. For information John E. Maloney Funeral Directors (773)764-1617

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 1, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Kevin O'Malley

25 Entries

Mary Pat O'Malley

May 15, 2023

I miss you so much, Dad. Please give Mom, Peg, Larry and Janet a hug from me. I think of all of you every second of everyday. Tell Janet that I've got Bo, Peg, and her precious Charlotte.

Steve Zucker

September 26, 2017

I was going to call Kevin and while looking for his number, I ran across his obituary. No one called me and I would have flown in from anywhere for his wake. I spent the best couple of years of my life working with Kevin during the all the demonstrations of the late 60s including the democratic convention. We had a great relationship and I will miss him dearly. Of all the people I worked with during those years, he was my favorite.Karen, please call me if you read this. Steve 847 441 6666

Ann Zimmerman

January 9, 2017

Sorry to hear about Mr.O'Malley's passing.As a Glenlake neighbor, I enjoyed visiting and talking with him and Peggy, too. I have fond memories of him "sailing" down Glenlake on his bicycle at the annual block party. May he rest in peace.

Ginny Parenteau

January 9, 2017

our prayers are with the O'Malley family. Kevin was a good neighbor and friend. I had the pleasure to get to know him better during our time at the USO O'Hare. He was always full of stories and jokes. Kevin made you smile. One of a kind.

John Fisher

January 9, 2017

Kevin O'Malley led a life of impact. I felt it every time I was around him as a kid. His presence would warm up the entire room. His passion for life was palpable. He and Aunt Peggy truly were one of a kind, the perfect combination of style and grace.

Jack Howard

January 8, 2017

Thanks Kevin for your friendship. Also thank you from the hundreds of veterans and active soldiers you served at the O'Hare airport USO. Not to forget the countless number of less fortunate people you helped through your work and time in AMVETS local l8. You served both your country as a soldier during wartime, and your community as a police officer. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to work with you at the USO. I will miss those times, the talks and laughs we had, and the part of your life you devoted to those who served their country. Rest in Peace my friend.

Kitty Connolly Gale

January 5, 2017

Uncle Kevin was present for many if not all events in my life. The memories I have of him are countless and I am grateful for them all. My love goes out to all my O'Malley cousins - I hope you find comfort in knowing that he is now with Aunt Peggy and Peggy Sue! Rest in peace Uncle Kevin!

Tom Flanagan

January 4, 2017

May God hold you in the Palm of His Hand Chi Chi and thanks for putting up with me in Area 3. Slan.

January 4, 2017

Fifty years ago at about the age of 21, I began work as a Secretary in the Human Relations Division of the Chicago Police Department at 11th and State in Chicago. For over 2-1/2 years, the kind, funny Kevin O'Malley was like the big brother I never had. Kevin was the best and fastest typist I had ever met. I asked him where he learned to type like that and he said "in the Army". Deepest sympathy to his children, grand children and also brothers. Kevin and Peggy's spirits must be somewhere over County Mayo.
Janice Vala Cegielski

Sandra Smith

January 3, 2017

Sending prayers and hugs to the O'Malley Clan. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend to many.

Martin Conboy

January 3, 2017

Kevin "Sarge" O'Malley was a big part of my growing up in Chicago. I am a better person to this day because of him! Thanks for being there...

John & Terri Resch

January 2, 2017

God bless you Sarge, we love you sir. Have a dance with Peg.

Kathleen Johnson

January 2, 2017

My condolences to the family of Mr. O'malley, a great guy. I met Mr. O'malley many times when he came to our school to help out in Mary Pat's classroom. He always had a smile on his face. Always telling jokes. I thought many times how sweet he was to come help out. You will be dearly missed.

January 2, 2017

Condolences are extend to the family of Sgt. Kevin O'Malley on behalf of the Chicago Police Sergeants Association. May his soul rest in peace.

January 2, 2017

My Deepest sympathy for the loss of a Great Man , Family Patriarch and neighborhood " Watch Commander"" Sarge" was a Top Hand to all who knew him ! We were all safer because of Him. God Bless and Rest in Peace.
Tom Maloney

David Petit

January 2, 2017

RIP Mr. O'Malley. Godspeed

January 2, 2017

Our heart felt condolences to your family. Kevin was a good neighbor and friend for many years. I was pleased to get to know him better when we worked together at the USO O'Hare. He was a faithful volunteer full of good fun and never a dull moment. He will be missed.

William Haiman

January 2, 2017

My condolences to the O'Malley family,
William Haiman
Amvets Post 18

Dave Sandlund

January 2, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Michael Troyanski

January 2, 2017

My sincerest condolences. I had the privilege to spend some time with him when I was assigned to the Chicago office. May his memory be eternal.

Ann Riordan

January 2, 2017

To the O'Malley family-

I have wonderful memories of your dad from working for him at Area 3 Youth in the 1970's. He was always kind to and supportive of the policewomen, "his girls." I remember his devotion to "Mumsie" and all of you. After Peggy Sue and Joe's marriage, we shared many laughs and good times at family gatherings. Kevin was an eternally cheerful, hardworking, and good soul. Rest in peace, Sgt. O'Malley- my boss and friend.

January 1, 2017

My most sincere sympathies to the O'Malley Family.Kevin "chi chi" and I spent several years working together in the US Marshals Lockup in Chicago.His Integrity and Character were above reproach. I also had a tremendous Respect for Kevin and how he had lived his life. Rest in Peace my Friend!!!!

Tom Burke
USMS Retired

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

January 1, 2017

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Kevin will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 08 JAN, 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]

Greg Masonick

January 1, 2017

To the family of Chi Chi O'Malley,

I am retired from Area 5 Youth and spent most of my police career working with Sgt O'Malley when he was assigned as a Sgt to our Unit. He was always known to us as Chi Chi from his Korean War years.You could never find a person more committed to his family and the children we served as Police Officers to protect. God Bless You, Chi Chi.

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