Photo courtesy of Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory - Orland Park
Chicago, Illinois
Mar 10, 1944 – Jun 27, 2015 (Age 71)
Age 71. Retired Detective CPD. Veteran U. S. Marine Corps Vietnam. Passed away surrounded by his children, on Saturday, June 27, 2015. Beloved father of John "Jack" III, CPD (Michelle) , Michael (Kathy Smith) , Kristi (Frank) Mellace, Kerri (Bryan) Armstrong, Scott, CPD (Ami), Ryan,CPD...
Read MoreBelated sympathy to the Stapleton Family. We recently moved back to Chicago and heard of Jack's passing. He will be remembered in our prayers next Sunday.
Harold T. Duffy, retired Captain CPD
August 09, 2015
THANK YOU for allowing the Pipes & Drums of the Chicago Police Department to HONOR our fellow Officer & Family with Friends with our tunes at his wake and Prayer Service!! It was OUR HONOR to be a part of that Family memory!! God Bless!! Stay strong!!
John Ryan
July 05, 2015 | Chicago, IL
Great Times--Great Memories--A Great Loss..
Sgt.Joe Okoskey Ret.
July 02, 2015 | Tinley Pk., IL
Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Jack will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 12 JUL, 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: or 312/738-7588]
~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain
July 01, 2015 | Chicago, IL
To My Best Friend..CPD Partner and a Fine Man...We all have lost one of the Best..I will miss you every day of my life..The memories and laughter will last forever...Thanks Jack..for everything...Our thoughts are with all the Stapletons...Slainte' Tom Sheehan and Family
July 01, 2015
It's never easy for a child to lose their beloved father... no matter what age. Wishing I could be there to hug every ones neck and show my support for your family... your BIG beautiful family :) My dream family :) Hugs and love coming from Bellingham, WA
Love you all....
Christi carlson
July 01, 2015 | Bellingham, WA
You will be missed by many. My deepest sympathy to the Stapleton Family.
Patricia Behnke
June 30, 2015 | Frankfort, IL
My most sincere prayers go out to your family.
Tonu TayBorn
June 30, 2015 | Memphis, TN
I will always cherish Jacks friendship. He was the nicest and most generous man you could ever meet. I only wish I could have spent more time with him the last few years. May God bless him and welcome him home. Heaven is now secure.
Bernie Banahan
June 30, 2015 | Scottsdale, AZ