Dean C. Angelo, Sr. President, Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge #7

Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge #7 March 11, 2016 St. Patrick's Day Festivities This a big weekend full of fun St. Patrick's Day events.  All Members are welcome to join us anytime! Saturday, March 12, 2016 Downtown St. Patrick's Day Parade - Step-off at Noon. Although the FOP, Lodge 7 is not officially marching in this parade, we are invited to march with the Emerald Society.  They are #43 in the line-up and if you wish to march with them, please meet up with them at 11:00 am.  The official start of the parade is Balbo and Columbus. The Annual FOP, Chicago Lodge 7 St. Patrick's Day Party - 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm.   PARKING IS AVAILABLE IN PLUMBERS LOT!! Tickets cost $20 each and can be purchased at the door, so invite your friends and family to come and enjoy the party sounds of Coyote Riot, Harrington's Corned Beef sandwiches and cold beer.  Irish coffee is also an option for $3 each. Sunday, March 13, 2016 The Northwest Side Irish Parade - Step-off at Noon.  This year's Grand Marshall is our own, John Dineen!  Our group number is #3E - with the Dineen Family # #3.  We have reserved and entered a trolley into the parade, so feel free to bring friends and family.  We are also marching with the FOP banner, so there is plenty of room for all.   The parade steps off at Onahan School, 6633 W. Raven.  All parade participants must check in anytime between 9:00 am - 11:00 am before lining up at Northwest Highway and Nagle and will receive further instruction from the parade committee. For the safety of all, no goods may be thrown into the crowd. The Southside Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade - Step-off at Noon.  This year's Honoree is The 100 Club!  Our group number is #75 and we are meeting by 11:00 am between 100th and 101st Street on the East side of Western Avenue.  We have reserved and entered a float into the parade, so again, feel free to bring friends and family.  We usually put the kids and elderly on the float.  We are also marching with the FOP banner, so there is plenty of room for all.   The parade steps off at 103rd and Western Avenue and travel to 116th Street.  It's a good idea to park your cars south of 117th Street instead of having to walk the whole long way back.   ZERO TOLERANCE FOR ALCOHOL.  WE CANNOT GIVE CANDY OR GOODS AWAY.   ********************************************************************* Funeral Arrangements for Joe Roddy Longtime Friend of the FOP Lodge 7, Attorney Joe Roddy passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016.  Visitation is scheduled for Sunday, March 13, 3-9 p.m., at St. Juliana Church located at 7215 N. Oketo Ave. (at Touhy), Chicago.   Funeral Mass will be heard on Monday, 10 a.m., at St. Juliana Catholic church. Private burial will follow in All Saints Cemetery.    In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Gift of Adoption Fund, www.giftofadoption.org, or St. Juliana Church are appreciated.   Stay Safe and God Bless the Police. Dean C. Angelo, Sr. President, Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge #7

Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge #7, 1412 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607