Martin Hegarty

Name: Visitation
Start: 02/20/2025 03:00 PM
End: 02/20/2025 08:00 PM
Location: Cumberland Chapels

October 8, 1959 — February 14, 2025

Martin J. Hegarty (Retired CPD) died February 14, 2025, in Burlington, WI. He was 65. Marty is survived by his wife of 35 years, Rose. Born on October 8, 1959, Marty was the oldest son of the late Jim and Mary Hegarty, and was one of six children. Marty was a man of faith and throughout his life enjoyed camping and fishing, and was always good with geography. Following in his father’s footsteps, Marty joined the Chicago Police Department in 1994, and served the City as a police officer for 20 years. Marty married the love of his life, Rose, in 1990. They spent their decades together creating a welcoming home, spending time with their families — including more than a dozen nieces and nephews — and regularly traveling to the Philippines to spend time with Rose’s family. Marty was fond of Rose’s siblings and their families. He was adored by his mother-in-law, Concordia Daylo, and by his late father-in-law, Vicente Daylo. Together, Marty and Rose were selfless in caring for their nieces and nephews when the need arose. Marty was also generous with his time and financial resources both at home and in the Philippines. Marty took up running, and strengthened relationships with friends, colleagues and family members through the sport — offering encouragement and advice, and spurring those close to him to accomplish their best. Marty ran numerous marathons and road races throughout the years. Marty also had a particular knack and thrill for organizing and carrying out a spectacular July 4 fireworks display. Marty spent much of his retirement years enjoying his and Rose’s home in Wisconsin, traveling the world on cruise ships with Rose, and generously taking his nephews on fishing trips. Marty will be dearly missed by his family. He is survived by his wife Rose; siblings Ellen (Dave) Gudjonis, Jim (the late Lori) Hegarty, Marikay (David Weigand CPD) Hegarty, Julie (Bob) Mester, and Kevin (Barb) Hegarty; mother-in-law Concordia Daylo; brothers- and sisters-in-law; nieces; nephews; and countless friends and former colleagues.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation or Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Chicago, 7211 W Talcott Ave, Chicago.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 20, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W Lawrence Ave, Norridge. Visitation will also be held on Friday, February 21, from 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Chicago ( click here to watch livestream ). Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines. Info: 708-456-8300

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