OBITUARY
James E Drish
July 12, 1943 – January 6, 2021
Retired Chicago Police Officer James Edward Drish passed away peacefully on January 6th, 2021 at the age of 77. James was born on July 12, 1943 in Chicago to retired Chicago Firefighter Norman W. Drish and Sarah C. Drish (Cali).
Shortly after graduating from Wescott High School in 1961, he enlisted in the United States Army in 1965 and served in Germany until 1967.
On March 11, 1968, James entered the Chicago Police Department Academy at O’Brien Street.
Upon completion, he was deployed to work the Chicago Democratic National Convention riots.
He began his career assigned to the 007th District Englewood, 008th District Chicago Lawn, 009th District Deering, Marine Unit and Traffic Unit. James received many department commendations and awards and retired from the 001st District Central in 1998 after 30 years of distinguished service.
During his retirement, James enjoyed gardening, reading the daily newspaper with a pot of coffee, watching John Wayne and Clint Eastwood westerns and spending quality time with family.
James was preceded in death by his sister Mary Ann Drish, brothers retired Chicago Fire Department Lieutenant Ronald Drish, George Drish and Larry Drish.
James is survived by his wife, retired Chicago Police Officer Marilyn J. Goytia Drish. He was a loving father to his daughters Julie Ann Aiello (Michael), Jennifer Lee Wennerstrom, Jill Marie Bondi (Jason) his son - Chicago Police Officer James N. Drish (Dulce) and was the proud grandfather of Beth Kops, Nicholas Barnabee, Alexandra Leigh Terry, Brooke Lynn Wennerstrom, Aiden Edward Bondi, Isabella Drish and Natalia Drish.
James is further survived by his brother, retired Chicago Fire Department Lieutenant Thomas Drish (Patricia), nieces, nephews, other relatives and family friends.
James will be remembered by family and friends as a loving father, humorist with a quick wit and infectious smile, a proud patriot and US Army veteran who loved his fast cars and driving at a high rate of speed.
Visitation for James will be on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Ridge Funeral Home, (Edward A. Tylka Manager) 6620 West Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638. Funeral service will be on Wednesday, January 13th at 11 a.m. Funeral service will be live-streamed at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/RidgeFuneral/. Graveside service will be on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, 41st and Oak Park Avenue, Stickney, IL 60402. Ridge Funeral Home will adhere to current COVID restrictions in the state of Illinois, which allows 10 or fewer guests at a time. Proper social distancing must be practiced and all guests will be required to wear face masks at all times. No food will be allowed at the funeral home. Thank you for your understanding. For more information, please call 773-586-7900 or visit www.ridgefh.com
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ridgefh.com for the Drish family.
Services
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Visitation
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
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Funeral Service
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
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Graveside Service
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Memories
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ADD A MEMORYAnthony Caruso
January 12, 2021
My condolences to the Drish family on Jim’s passing. Those of us in the Police Community will always have fond memories of Jim’s wit and good natured manner. We ran into each other a couple of times during the remainder of our careers and I always left with a smile on my face.
Marilyn Drish
January 11, 2021
Jim with his brothers Larry, Tom & George.
Marilyn Drish
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Jim with his brother George.
Marilyn Drish
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Jim with his mother in law, Felicita Goytia.
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Jim with his father in law, Radames Goytia.
Marilyn Drish
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Daughters Julie, Jenny & Jill with Marilyn and Jim - August 28, 1982
Marilyn Drish
January 11, 2021
Jim on his wedding day to Marilyn
August 28, 1982
Marilyn Drish
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Marilyn & Jim’s Wedding Aug 28, 1982
Kathleen Murdock
January 11, 2021
Jim was a wonderfu guy as all of you well know. Growing up I was with the Drish family as my older sister Eileen & Johnny were his aunt and uncle. I remember the whole family with fondness. I became CPD officer have since retired. Our paths crossed occassionally He was always friendly and helpful. May he rest in peace Sincerely Kathleen and Dennis Murdock
Robert Kulak
January 10, 2021
RIP Jim prayers to you and your family 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Barbara Jaeger
January 10, 2021
I'm so very sorry for your famalies loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with all during this most difficult of times......With Respect Barb and Jim Jaeger Barnicle..
Deborah Greenlee
January 10, 2021
Jim was a kind and thoughtful man of great inner strength. It was a pleasure to spend time with him and you always parted with a smile. He will be missed by so many; none more so than by his devoted daughters. My heart goes out to the entire Drish family. Wishing you peace and comfort
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James with Tom Drish and Jimmy
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James E Drish CPD 1969
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James & his son 2020
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James & his dog Bo
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James & Jimmy
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James and Biggsy Bear
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Granddaughter Isabella & James
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Thanksgiving 2017
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Jennifer, Alexandra with Grandma Drish and James
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2017
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Tom Drish, Julie Aiello and James
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Tom Drish, Jimmy and James
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James & Marilyn 2013
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Jimmy’s CPD Graduation 2013
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The Drish boys
Ronald Drish, James E. Drish, Thomas Drish, George Drish, Larry Drish, James N. Drish, Ronald Drish Jr.
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January 23rd 2007, Jimmy donated his kidney to James E. Drish 🙏🏼
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Dulce, Jimmy & James
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Mary Ann & Jim with his blue suede shoes
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Jim - High School Graduation
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Jimmy
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Jimmy, Ron & Mary Ann
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Jim off duty June 1968
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Sara & Jim
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Jim... all smiles! August 1968
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Tom & Jim sipping on a.m. coffee
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Tom & Jim - Yes they ate the snow
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Jimmy - Aunt Ann’s Farm 1953
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Jim in his Hot Rod
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Jimmy (front) & Tommy (back)
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Jim with 1954 Plymouth
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Jim - Sherman Park - March 1961
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Wimpy proud of his son Jim
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Jim with his “Precious Pup”
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Jimmy - crowned “King of the Prom” Very surprised! Jim’s 15 minutes of fame - 1961
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Ron & Jim - March 1968
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Jim getting his fishing on - CoHo Fishing Lake Michigan, IN
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Jill, Julie, Dad & Jennifer
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Brother Love - Larry, Ron & Jim
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Jim - off to work he goes ~
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Dad doing what he loves - barbecuing
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Pete Molk, Jennifer, Julie, Jill & Jim
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Sara, Jim, Wimpy, Jennifer, Jill & Julie
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Jimmy’s Confirmation (left) & Larry’s 7th Birthday - 4/3/55
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Jimmy in his Hot Rod
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Dad... handsome in his uniform
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Jim’s Graduation Day with Mom having a good time with her boys - 1957
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Proud High School Graduate 1957
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Jim in his pale yellow Buick
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Julie & Jim - February 1971
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Dad
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Jim (33), Julie (7), Jenny (5) & Jill (3) - May 1971
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Dad - Father’s Day
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Jennifer, Jim & Julie
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Jennifer & Dad & Julie
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Dad & Jennifer - 8/ 2003
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Jenny, Dad & Julie
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Julie & Daddy - June 1970
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One of Jim’s Babies!
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Jim- Christmas Eve 1997
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Jim - Ridgeview’s Employee of the Month
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Best Friends Always
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Julie & Jim having fun at one of Marilyn’s block parties
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Some of Dad’s favorite flowers
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Jimmy 5 months old
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Jimmy 4 1/2 months old
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Dad always had Roses in his garden because Grandma loved roses
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Another pretty from Dad’s flower garden
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James with Tom Drish and Jimmy
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James E Drish CPD 1969
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James & his son 2020
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James & his dog Bo
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James & Jimmy
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James and Biggsy Bear
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Jennifer, Alexandra with Grandma Drish and James
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Tom Drish, Julie Aiello and James
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Tom Drish, Jimmy and James
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James & Marilyn 2013
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Jimmy’s CPD Graduation 2013
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The Drish boys
Ronald Drish, James E. Drish, Thomas Drish, George Drish, Larry Drish, James N. Drish, Ronald Drish Jr.
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Dulce, Jimmy & James
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Mary Ann & Jim with his blue suede shoes
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Jim - High School Graduation
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Jimmy
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Jimmy, Ron & Mary Ann
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Jim off duty June 1968
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Sara & Jim
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Jim... all smiles! August 1968
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Tom & Jim sipping on a.m. coffee
February 1961
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Tom & Jim - Yes they ate the snow
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Jimmy - Aunt Ann’s Farm 1953
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Jim in his Hot Rod
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Jimmy (front) & Tommy (back)
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Jim with 1954 Plymouth
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Jim - Sherman Park - March 1961
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Wimpy proud of his son Jim
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Jim with his “Precious Pup”
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Jimmy - crowned “King of the Prom” Very surprised! Jim’s 15 minutes of fame - 1961
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Ron & Jim - March 1968
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Jim getting his fishing on - CoHo Fishing Lake Michigan, IN
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Jill, Julie, Dad & Jennifer
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Brother Love - Larry, Ron & Jim
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Jim - off to work he goes ~
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Dad doing what he loves - barbecuing
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Pete Molk, Jennifer, Julie, Jill & Jim
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Sara, Jim, Wimpy, Jennifer, Jill & Julie
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Jimmy’s Confirmation (left) & Larry’s 7th Birthday - 4/3/55
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Jimmy in his Hot Rod
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Dad... handsome in his uniform
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Jim’s Graduation Day with Mom having a good time with her boys - 1957
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Proud High School Graduate 1957
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Jim in his pale yellow Buick
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Julie & Jim - February 1971
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Dad
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Jim (33), Julie (7), Jenny (5) & Jill (3) - May 1971
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Dad - Father’s Day
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Jennifer, Jim & Julie
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Jennifer & Dad & Julie
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Dad & Jennifer - 8/ 2003
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Jenny, Dad & Julie
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Julie & Daddy - June 1970
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One of Jim’s Babies!
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Jim- Christmas Eve 1997
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Jim - Ridgeview’s Employee of the Month
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Best Friends Always
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Julie & Jim having fun at one of Marilyn’s block parties
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Some of Dad’s favorite flowers
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Jimmy 5 months old
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Jimmy 4 1/2 months old
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Dad always had Roses in his garden because Grandma loved roses
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Another pretty from Dad’s flower garden