Gerald “Jerry” A. Giovanoni

Gerald "Jerry" A. Giovanoni, age 86 of Brookfield. Korean War, Navy Veteran and retired Brookfield Police Lieutenant. Beloved son of the late August J. Giovanoni and Kathryn V. Giovanoni, nee Adler; fond companion of Elaine Stukel; loving father in law of Janet (Randy) Brown; dear grandfather of Carissa (Eric Morris) Stevens; also survived by his very special cousins. Visitation Monday, July 13, 2015, 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Tuesday July, 14, 2015, 9 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 W. 31st St., Brookfield, IL 60513. Funeral Tuesday to St. Barbara Parish. Mass 10 A.M. Interment Chapel Hills Garden West Cemetery. Memorials appreciated to Brookfield Police Special Olympics Event, 8820 Brookfield Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513. Jerry was also the Director of the ESDA and a Brookfield Village Board Safety Committee member. Former employee of Midway Airport, HAMM Radio Operator and the originator of McGruff the Crime Dog. Avid Private Pilot and Truck Driver for Kenosha and Mid American. Information at 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com