Wake and funeral arrangements for Chicago Fire Department Capt. Herbert Johnson have been released.
The wake will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 7 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Shrine Chapel of Saint Rita of Cascia High School, 7740 South Western Avenue. A funeral Mass will also be held at Saint Rita on Thursday, Nov. 8 at 11 a.m.
Johnson will be interred at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
The following is Johnson's death notice:
Captain Herbert T. Johnson "Herbie" (CFD); Devoted husband of Susan, nee McMahon; Loving father of CPL Thomas (USMC), Laurie, and Michael "Mickey"; Dear brother of Julie (the late Douglas) Marcinek, Mary Cay, Peggy (Dave) Ladd, John, James (Theresa), Ted (Ruth), and Terry; Cherished son of the late Herbert J. and Joan; Dear uncle, cousin and friend to many. Loyal Chicago firefighter for 33 years. Visitation Wednesday 3 to 9 p.m. at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, 7740 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL. Funeral Thursday, family and friends will meet directly at church for 11:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Herbie Johnson Memorial Fund, Harris Bank would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Curley Funeral Home (T.P. Kerrigan Associates). For funeral info 708-422-2700.
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