Daniel "Dan" Gainer, age 67, CPD ret. Loving husband of Patricia (nee Kennedy). Devoted father, mentor and protector of Dan (Lynn), Megan, Patrick (Julie) and Ryan CPD (Kate). Proud papa to Danny, Nora and Jimmy. Beloved son of the late William CPD and Dorothy (nee Quinn). Dear brother to Dorothy (the late Hal) Henson, William (Gerry) Gainer, Robert (Christine) Gainer, Patricia (Donald CPD ret.) Wood and the late Rosemary and Thomas Gainer USMC. A favorite brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, friend and neighbor. Dan's Positive presence, generous hospitality, contagious smile, witty sense of humor, and charismatic personality will be missed by all who knew him. Visitation Wednesday, May 2, from 3:00-8:00p.m. at St. Christina Church 3342 W. 111th. Street, Chicago, IL. Family and friends will meet directly at St. Christina Church, Thursday, May 3rd. for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Int. Private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Misericordia Home, 6300 N. Ridge Ave. Chicago, IL. 60660. Arrangements entrusted to Donnellan Funeral Home (773) 238-0075. Sign guestbook at www.donnellanfuneralhome.com