Bernard L. "Bud" Clark

Bernard L. "Bud" Clark obituary, Chicago Ridge, IL

Bernard L. "Bud" Clark

Bernard Clark Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge on Jan. 3, 2025.

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Bernard "Bud" Clark, U.S. Vietnam Army Veteran, Ret. CPD (33 years), passed away December 31, 2024. Beloved husband of 54 years to Gail (nee Tracey); Loving father of Scott (CCSAO) and Eric (CPD) (Katie, CPD); Proud grampa of Emily, Ethan, Andrew, Liam, and Molly; Dear brother of 10; Devoted son of the late Bernard James Clark and Mary Chipman; Cherished son-in-law to the late Daniel and Eileen Tracey; Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, January 7, 2025 from 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, January 8, 2025 10:30 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St., Chicago Ridge to St. Christina Catholic Church, 3342 W. 111th St., Chicago, for Mass at 11:30 a.m. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers donations the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, 10343 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60655, or online at https://cpdmemorial.org would be appreciated. For Funeral info (708) 422-2700, or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.
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June 9, 2025

Ralph Conone posted to the memorial.

January 6, 2025

Herman Wallace posted to the memorial.

January 6, 2025

Dan TraceyJr.family sent flowers.

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Ralph Conone

June 9, 2025

I'm so sorry for your loss.my father worked with Bernie .they were in the same unit (sporting events for cpd ) his name was Ralph conone Bernie would always have my fathers back when they were working together,that's what my dad use to always tell me .I'm Ralphs son Ralph Bernie was a good man may he rest in peace

Herman Wallace

January 6, 2025

I worked with Bernie briefly in the late 1970's in the Prairie Ave district 021. He had a good sense of humor and good sense of how to carry himself on the job, something I paid attention to as I was just starting my career. RIP

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June 9, 2025

Ralph Conone posted to the memorial.

January 6, 2025

Herman Wallace posted to the memorial.

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Dan TraceyJr.family sent flowers.