Chicago Fire Department Local 2 mourns the death of IAFF Labor Leader and Evanston Fire Department Local 742 member Mike Lass. Photo by Katie Ryan, www.katieryan.com
“All men are created equal, then a few become firemen.”
Brothers and Sisters,
Local 2 would like to extend our deepest thoughts and prayers to the family of Local 742 member Mike Lass. Many members of Local 2 and the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois owe thanks to Mike for his hard work during our past labor struggles. Mike was the husband of long time Local 2 secretary Yolanda Lass, who preceeded him in death a few years ago.
The wake will be held Tuesday, June 1, 2010 from 3:00pm to 9:00pm
Petkus Funeral Home
12401 South Archer Avenue
Lemont, IL 60439
The Funeral will be as follows:
Visitation from 9:00am to 10:00am at the Church
Nativity BVM Church
6812 Washtenaw Ave.
Chicago, IL 60629
Mass beginning at 10:00am
Burial will continue to St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery,
4401 W. 111th Street, Chicago IL 60655
Banquet to pay tribute to the life and achievements of Mike Lass, IAFF, has been organized by J. Dale Berry. 4:00pm June 27th at Joliet Country Club. Call Brian R. Scott, President of EFD Local 742 for tickets. (708) 220-1933. Please attend for the CFD, the EFD, and the Lass family.