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Paul Nealis Obituary

Hon. Paul J. Nealis, Vietnam Veteran, United States Marine Corps. Retired Judge Cook County Court. Former Asst. States Attorney and former Sgt. C.P.D. Beloved Husband of Jane (C.P.D. Ret.) (nee Meany). Cherished father of the late Jinelle Gould and father-in-law of Dave (Danielle) Gould. Brother of John (Beverly) Nealis, Margaret (Byron) Bradley, James (Marie), Terence and Kevin (Lynn) Nealis. Brother-in-law of Clare (James) Dwyer and Kathleen Meany (Sal Attinello). Uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday 9:00 a.m. from Donnellan Funeral Home 10525 S. Western Ave. Chicago to St. Alexander Church 7025 W. 126th St. Palos Heights, IL for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Int. Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Smile Train 633 Third Avenue, 9th floor, New York, NY 10017. Info (773) 238-0075. Sign guestbook at www.donnellanfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Dec. 19 to Dec. 20, 2018.

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Joy Herlehy Fritz

December 14, 2024

My prayers are with the family and his wife Jane. Joy Herlehy Fritz

Robert C Gibson

December 13, 2024

think of you all the time mate, you are missed by many mate . message from an Australian Vietnam veteran.

Bob Gibson

December 14, 2022

Paul you are missed by many mate. I will never forget your friendship. We shared many things mate. Semper Fi

Jerry. Farrer

December 13, 2022

Loved being on the campaign trail with him!!! One of the finest men I had the pleasure of calling my FRIEND. Miss Ya Paul. God Bless Him and his Family!!!!

joyce herlehy fritz

March 14, 2021

Jane just found out about your loss. I am truly sorry for you to loose your best friend. I will remember you in my prayers. Joy

Robert Merck

January 10, 2021

Just found out Paul had passed. Paul was a really fine human being, loved and respected by many. RIP in heaven Paul.

Jerry Farrer

December 13, 2020

Still miss you my friend. One of the finest and most honorable people I have ever known. Proud to call you My FRIEND. Love Ya My Friend!!!!!

Bob Gibson

December 13, 2019

Paul I will never forget you mate, a true mate and dedicated husband, father, and your many postings im the marine corps and Chicago police. Paul your life was so worth while mate and you are missed by many. fly high mate, your Aussie mate Gibbo

December 22, 2018

My condolences to Jane. Paul was a great guy. As my sgt, he was kind and generous and always gave wonderful advice. He will be missed and always remembered. Paul, RIP.

December 21, 2018

Jane, condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. God's peace to you all.
Rita Zimmermann, AOL classmate.

william e.reynolds

December 21, 2018

I am sorry for your loss, he was truly one of the good guys.

December 21, 2018

Jane and Family, We feel your great loss! Paul was a wonderful person, we where blessed to have him as a great friend! Memories from South Shore to Beverly, Paul's smile, humor & friendship will never be forgotten!

Bud & Sharon Callahan

December 20, 2018

I was liked Paul. My Condolences to his entire family and friends. May God bless him, forever.

December 20, 2018

We were privileged to enjoy several years of amazing fun and friendship with Paul just a few years ago when we were young in South Shore.
I believe memories like those sustain us today. Thank you, Paul for all the great stories, some late at night, and for all the times you listened to ours. So those times are in the cherished column of or past.
Tony and Joan Carey

John Flood

December 20, 2018

See you down the road Paul

Requiescat in pace

John J Flood
Cook County Police Department ( RET )

December 20, 2018

Thoughts and prayers go with you Paul and your family. Our families grew up together in South Shore. We will always have great memories of the Nealis clan. Lorraine Borland Smith

Bob Gibson

December 19, 2018

God Bless you Paul
I will never forget the great times we shared during the Chicago Vietnam vets welcome home parade 86 and the Sydney Australia Vietnam vets welcome home parade in 87. I will always remember your kindness and that big smile of yours. I wont forget you mate and your missed already. Rest up now Soldier.
Bob Gibbo Gibson
Gold coast Australia.

Chuck Fabing

December 19, 2018

My sympathies and condolences to Jane and the Nealis and Gould families. It was always a pleasure to sit and talk with Paul over a couple of beers. Pablo you will be missed.

Bob Maxwell

December 19, 2018

My condolences to the Nealis Family. Paul was a great guy sorry to hear of his passing.

Jerry Farrer

December 19, 2018

One of the finest people I have ever known!!!!Even tho we were far from each other I have always cherished my friendship with Paul.I Love You my friend and you will be missed. Jerry Farrer

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

December 19, 2018

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Paul will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 23 DEC, 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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