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Terrence McCue Obituary

Captain, Chicago Police Department, District 18. Devoted father of Kevin (Michelle), Megan, Ellen, Devin and Nolan McCue; dear brother of Donald (Dolores) McCue and the late Kevin McCue; loving uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews; cherished friend of all who knew him. Funeral Mass Friday 10 a.m. at Assumption Catholic Church. Interment St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL. Visitation Thursday 2 to 9 p.m. at Assumption Church, 323 W. Illinois St. Parking will be available on Illinois Street between Orleans and Franklin; additional parking at 437 N. Orleans. For further information please contact McKeon Funeral Home 773-927-0925.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Dec. 4, 2003.

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John J. Wotring III

December 10, 2003

The two greatest honors I had was being the MC at Captain Terry's Promotion Party and just being my best friend. Terry has no more pain, no more suffering. God Bless The McCue Family

Dennis Liss

December 10, 2003

To the family of Terry.

Terry and I graduated Police Academy together. I knew him to be an intelligent, caring person and felt he would do a fine job as a Police Officer as I'm sure he did. My sincere deepest sympathies to all his family.

Chris Thompson

December 9, 2003

My deepest sympathy to the family of Captain Terry McCue. I have worked with Terry for nearly two decades at Taste of Chicago and the Summer Music Festivals. Terry's leadership in the field taught me many lessons over the years. I will miss his wry sense of humor and warm character. God bless him.

larry ashe

December 6, 2003

I found out with deep regret that Terry had died, my sympathy to his family and all of his friends. He was the best and will be missed by all who had the pleasure of his company.

Frank L. Aguinaga

December 6, 2003

To the family of Terry McCue,



My deepest condolances to a good friend, who I will miss dearly.



Your old friend,



Frank L. Aguinaga

Janet (Kingsley) Pieper

December 5, 2003

My thoughts and prayers are with Terry's family and all who knew and loved him. I had the pleasure of working with Terry at the racetrack and he truly was a wonderful man. He knew how to make people laugh, and he brought joy to all who worked with him. He will definitely be missed.

Anita Hernandez

December 5, 2003

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss - my deepest sympathies go out to your family. Love Anita

Juliet Gentzkow

December 5, 2003

My heartfelt condolences to all of you. The loving care surrounding Terry during these past months has been truly extraordinary, a testament to the life he lived. May you find inner strength and peace you move through this difficult time of loss.

michele montgomery

December 4, 2003

Meagan,I loved your father very much. he has helped to make the last 12 years of my life very happy and many others at Mccormick Place. I have wonderful memories of him to cherish. My family and I will and have missed him deeply.My

life will forever be changed without him. There is not enough room on this page for me to express to you what he meant to me.

I miss my best friend. You and your family have my deepest sympathies. May god bless each and every one of you.

JOHN MCNAMARA

December 4, 2003

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS.

JOHN MCNAMARA

December 4, 2003

MY DEEPEST REGRETS AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY. HE WILL BE SURELY MISSED.

Ed Johlic

December 4, 2003

The Best Boss on the CPD. I loved him and will miss him. My prayers are with the family at this time and in the future.

melvin roland

December 4, 2003

I am a fellow Chicago Police Officer who has worked with your father for over fifteen years on and off the job, may god bless and keep you all well,Officer Melvin Roland unit # 142,Labor Relations

Robert Klich

December 4, 2003

Terry was a true gentleman. The Chicago Police Department and the City of Chicago have suffered a great loss with his passing.

Eddie Escamilla

December 4, 2003

To the McCue family,

I had the plesure of working with Captian McCue in the 18th district for a couple of years. He was a great person to work with and as good a person as there was in the Chicago Ploice Department. I have sense moved on to the Nashville,TN police department, where I still use the advice given to me by my first captian(Captian McCue). My condolences to your family.

The Escamilla Family

Roy Sebastian Jr

December 4, 2003

Most of Terry's family do not know me but I was known as "The Whale" in 018 and had the pleasure of knowing Terry... I wish to express my condolences to all who knew and loved him.... Roy & Pat Sebastian (retired 018th)

Eddie King

December 4, 2003

My heartfelt condolences go out to the McCue family. Terry meant a great deal to me both as a friend and a mentor. The Chicago Police Department, unequivocally, lost its finest boss. He will surely be missed by all who had the good fortune to have had him in their lives. Love ya, “Q”.

Bill Kasten

December 4, 2003

A good friend, a great boss, devoted father, simply one of the best people I've ever known.



Bill Kasten

Sgt./Retired

Richard Popovits

December 4, 2003

To the family of Terry: Sorry for your loss. He was a great friend and person.

Joe and Gina . Prochaska, Jr.

December 4, 2003

Our sincere sympathy and prayers to Terry's family

Ed Pyrcioch

December 4, 2003

I am sorry for your loss. I worked with your father, and knew him for years.

Warren Jacobsen

December 4, 2003

Megan and family:



My sympathy and prayers are with you all.

Thomas Pack

December 4, 2003

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