Services have been finalized for two Chicago firefighters whose separate back-to-back line of duty deaths last week rocked the city, according to the fire department.
Lt. Jan Tchoryk, 55, died Wednesday in a Gold Coast fire, and firefighter Jermaine Pelt, 49, died Tuesday during a West Pullman blaze. The two were more like brothersto those who worked alongside them.
A wake for Jermaine Pelt will be held Thursday at Bake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W 103rd St. in Oak Lawn from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., a statement from the fire department said.
Pelt’s funeral is set for 11 a.m. on Friday, at the House of Hope, 752 E 114th St. in Chicago.
Meanwhile, visitation for Lt. Jan Tchoryk will be Wednesday at the Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W Lawrence Ave. in Norridge, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
A 10 a.m. funeral service is set for Thursday, at St. Joseph Ukrainian Church, 5000 N. Cumberland, Ave. in Chicago.
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