Michael T. Sullivan – retired Chicago Police Department – 77, passed away on September 20, 2024. 

Michael was born in Chicago in 1946.  Dear brother of Diane Sullivan and Stephen Sullivan, uncle to Shannon Coder (nee Markunas, Ricky Coder). Great uncle to Dominic. He resided in LeHigh Acres, Florida since 2004 with his cherished wife of 43 years, Christine Saliga Sullivan, who precedes him in death.

Michael was loved by his family and many friends across the country and was a deeply committed public servant who served his community through his professional and volunteer work.  He served in the U.S. Army and as an officer with the Chicago Police Department for many years, working at the 009th District in the city’s Bridgeport neighborhood.  During his time with the Department, he helped mentor and train many officers who also went on to serve Chicago’s neighborhoods.  Mike was an active member of St. John XXIII Catholic Church in Fort Myers and could be found many Sundays serving as a Eucharistic minister at the parish or at a nearby hospital through the church’s hospital ministry.  He was an active member of Knights of Columbus Council 13624.  Mike was a proud supporter of first responders and veterans and was instrumental in coordinating his parish’s annual commemorations of September 11th, Memorial Day, and Veteran’s Day.  In recent years, he continued to enjoy a favorite hobby that he and Chris shared for many years: traveling often and returning home with new stories and new friends made along the way.  

A visitation will be held Wednesday, September 25, 2024 from 4:00-6:00 PM at Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:00 AM at St. John XXIII Catholic Church, Ft. Myers, FL with burial to follow at 12:30 PM at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens.  

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: http://fundraising.stjude.org/goto/MikeSullivanMemorial

Michael T. Callahan, age 79, of Chicago. Retired patrolman, 4th District, CPD; U.S. Army veteran, 14th Armored Cavalry, died on November 1, after a brief illness. Cherished and devoted husband of 36 years to the eternally patient Margaret Mary (nee Jansky); beloved Da and tree to the apple of Susan L. Vopicka (Richard F., CFD); world’s greatest Papa to his “Lil’ Gurrl” Lauren Vopicka (Luka DiFilippo); son of the late Frank (CPD) and the late Mary Ellen; dear brother of the late Betty (the late Jack, CPD) Dwyer, the late Robert (CPD) (the late Jane), the late Donald (Marilyn), the late Dorothy (the late Joseph) Feldner, and the late Thomas; fond brother-in-law of James (Wendy) Jansky, Arthur (ret. CFD) (Janet) Jansky, and Thomas (Michelle) Jansky.

Fond uncle of Maribeth, Barbara, and Bob Callahan, the late Maureen (William) Moore, and many other nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Former spouse and tried-and-true friend of Julie A. Callahan (the late Jan F. Kaval). Lifelong friend and brother in blue of Bennie Vasquez and Ray Uchman. Mischievous friend to the neighborhood gang of Bill Dougherty, Ken Hanik and family, and Gerry Maloney and family.

Loving dad to Max. Willie and Liam, tails a’waggin, ran to greet their dad at the Rainbow Bridge.

Proud Irish South Sider; St. Justin Martyr and Leo High School graduate; Cubs, Bears, and Notre Dame fan. Raise a glass in his honor. Slainte.

Visitation Friday, November 8, 2024 from 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Funeral Saturday, November 9, 2024 8:30 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St., Chicago Ridge to St. Christina Church, 3342 W. 111th St., Chicago for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation are appreciated www.cpdmemorial.org  For funeral info: 708-422-2700 or www.curleyfuneralhome.com