James J. McDonald (1922-2006) Chicago, IL to FL
James J. McDonald, 84, of Hudson, FL, formerly of Chicago, passed away Sept. 15, 2006 with his family by his side. He was a retired Chicago police officer (28 years) and a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. Served in the U.S. Army, veteran of World War II, Normandy Invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lillian; sons, Patrick (Kathy) McDonald and Thomas McDonald; daughter, Colleen (Scott) Bellis; sisters, Betty Ann Chavich and Mickey Catharin; grandfather of Kelly Lucente, Katie, Caroline, Kristen, Jason and Casey McDonald; great-grandfather of Aidan and Isabella Lucente and one on the way.
Published in the Chicago Tribune on 9/20/2006.