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Raymond McCann Obituary

Capt. Raymond D. McCann, 78, filled many command posts at The Chicago Police Dept during his 33 years servicing the people of Chicago. He ended his career as Watch Commander of Chicago's Third District. Following his retirement in 1985, he then served as Deputy Chief Investigator for The Cook County States Attorney's Office until his retirement in 1998. He attended St. Rita High School in Chicago where he lettered in a number of sports on his 18th birthday, he enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served as a Flight Engineer on a B24 bomber during WWII, he received an undergraduate degree from Loyola University, Chicago and a master's of Public Administration from Illinois Institute Of Technology. He is survived by his wife Patricia; two sons Matt (Kim) and Terry and a daughter Teresa (Martin) Clohessy; grandfather of Joey, Ciara and Shane; brother of Edward and Rosemary. A memorial mass will be held on Friday December 12 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel Church, 8404 Cass Avenue, Darien, IL. In lieu of flowers, the family request a donation to St. Rita Cascia High School, 7740 South Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60620.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Dec. 9, 2003.

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Jana Bates

March 15, 2004

A great friend, a loving father and husband, you'll be missed! We'll remember the good times and cherish the memories. I'm praying God is holding you in his hand.

Kathy Roberts

December 10, 2003

Sincere condolences to Pat and family. I didn't know Ray when I was at Area 6, but had the pleasure of meeting him a few years ago at home. My prayers are with his family.

Donald & Linda Nietzel Jr.

December 10, 2003

Our thoughts & prayers are with you Pat. Mom & Dad often tell of the stories over the years. God Bless.



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Joseph Dawe

December 9, 2003

From an old Property Management toDiv. friend my sincere condolences to the family of Ray

ronald kargol

December 9, 2003

we had some good times at prairie ave. 021.a good down to earth pal.Ret.Capt.Ron Kargol

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