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ROBERT CERVENKA Obituary

ROBERT G. CERVENKA, 63, Chief of Police-Indian Head Park, former Lieutenant-Chicago Police Department; beloved husband of Christie (nee Galczynski); loving father of Michael Cervenka, Burr Ridge PD & Nicholas (Sylvia) Cervenka; dearest grandfather of Nicholas, Alexander & Emilia; dear brother of the late Richard, Jr. (Nona) Cervenka; fond uncle of many nieces & nephews. Chief Cervenka is a member of numerous organizations. Visitation Wednesday, November 20, 2019, 2-8 p.m. at Zarzycki Manor Chapels, Ltd., 8999 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs. Funeral Thursday, November 21, 2019, 8:30 a.m. from the funeral home to the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Orland Park. Mass 10 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Community Mausoleum. (708) 839.8999 or www.ZarzyckiManorChapels.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Nov. 19, 2019.

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Ron Gay

December 3, 2024

Deepest condolences to the family and friends. Robert was a great classmate with the FBINA Session 235. We graduated together in 2008.
"Blessed are the Peacemakers, for they will be called Children of God" Matthew 5:9

Gary Mentgen

December 12, 2019

I was a friend of his in the 70's. He was a great guy. Sorry I didn't know about the wake and funeral. He and his family would come to my shop, to get their cars repaired. So sorry for your loss.

Neil Maas

December 6, 2019

Condolences to the Cervenka family
On their loss. I attended some college classes with him. I am a retired Detective, CPD. I never worked for him but would have if things had been different. A nice guy and an asset to any Department.

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Cedomir Bojovic

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November 19, 2019

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

November 18, 2019

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Robert will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 24 NOV, 11:00 a.m. at the FOP Hall on West Washington Boulevard. 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]

John Rowton

November 18, 2019

My condolences to the Cervenka Family.
Lt. John Rowton -Ret. CPD

Dennis Dragon Ret. CPD

November 18, 2019

Cervenka Family:

Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your loved one Robert. May the Lord comfort you at this time of great sorrow and may Bob now REST IN PEACE WITH THE LORD OUR GOD..

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20

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Zarzycki Manor Chapels, Ltd.

8999 South Archer Avenue, Willow Springs, IL 60480

Nov

21

Funeral

8:30 a.m.

Zarzycki Manor Chapels, Ltd.

8999 South Archer Avenue, Willow Springs, IL 60480

Nov

21

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Church of St. Francis of Assisi

Orland Park, IL

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8999 South Archer Avenue, Willow Springs, IL 60480

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