Joseph John Andruzzi Jr.
Joseph John Andruzzi, Jr., age 59, of La Grange, passed away peacefully on March 22nd, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Devoted husband of Dari (nee Horst); proud father of Melissa, Jessica (Billy) Hamer, and Rebecca; cherished brother of Mary (Jeff) Richman, Michelle (Mark) Riemer, and Michael (Mari); loving son of Mary and the late Joseph; supportive godfather and uncle of many.
In his lifetime, Joe was a proud and esteemed United States Marine, a highly respected Chicago Police Lieutenant who established and developed the Bike Patrol, and a labor attorney representing the Illinois Police Benevolent and Protective Association. His tireless work ethic and goal-setting mentality enabled him to earn all of his higher education degrees as an adult, including his Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, and Juris Doctor degree, while working full-time and raising a family. He was a proficient handyman and was passionate about spending his free time landscaping the hillside and building various projects at the family log cabin. However, Joe’s greatest love of all was spending time with his family and enjoying being married to his wife Dari, his best friend since Junior prom.
Visitation 3pm to 9pm on Tuesday, March 26th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Family and friends to meet directly at St. Cletus Parish, La Grange for a 10am Funeral Mass on Wednesday, March 27th. Interment will take place privately.
Donations, both blood and monetary, made to American Red Cross are greatly appreciated.
Funeral information: 708-352-6500
Dari, Melissa, Jessica and Rebecca – We cannot begin to imagine the pain you are feeling, but we are here to support you in any way we can.
Our family will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs.
Joe was a great guy when I was chief of patrol joe had the bike team. My daughter work for him he will be missed
To the family of Sgt. ♥️ Joseph Andruzzi, my heartfelt love and sympathy to you on your loss. Joe now resides in God’s estate in the city of heaven state of peace. Let God take the wheel and guide you through this. Know as long as your heart beats, he is only a heartbeat away.
Ewilds King
Former Timekeeper for unit
Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Joe will be remembered at the next Police Mass.
In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: http://www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]
I knew Joe from the department as well as from the union. When I was VP and Pres, Joe was our attorney. I cannot praise him enough. May he rest in peace in the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and may perpetual light shine upon him. God Bless You Joe. God bless the Andruzzi family. Joe will always be in your hearts.
From my family to Joe’s beloved family. My deepest condolences , I worked with Joe back in the 90 s and yes he was a hard working family man ,super smart and responsible . I can not imagine the pain of his absence . Our thoughts and prayers for Dari and beautiful daughters. Sincerely. Ivy Zompetta
Thoughts and prayers to you Dari and your family on such a difficult loss. Gone too soon!
Joe was always a professional who operated with the utmost integrity. May his memory bring you comfort.
My condolences to the whole Andruzzi family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joe you have been in my thoughts and prayers in like forever .. you were a great friend and I will miss you dearly.. RIP my friend .. Dari Joe was such a bright star and selfless kind person I’ve known, , Rebecca ,Jessica, Mellisa your dad was an inspiration to me when I got my diagnosis and lifted me up to fight. He will be forever in my heart as your family ..God bless you..