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Services have been finalized for two Chicago firefighters whose separate back-to-back line of duty deaths earlier in the 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.

Pelt, known as a pillar of the West Pullman community, and Tchoryk, who had a smile on his face “most of the time,” were more like brothers to those who worked alongside them.

A visitation for Jermaine Pelt will be held Thursday at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., in Oak Lawn from 3 to 10 p.m., a statement from the Fire Department said.

Firefighters leave the medical examiners office in Chicago April 4, 2023, following a procession for fallen Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt.
Firefighters leave the medical examiners office in Chicago April 4, 2023, following a procession for fallen Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt.

Pelt’s funeral service is set for 11 a.m. Friday at the House of Hope, 752 E. 114th St., in Chicago.

Meanwhile, a wake for Lt. Jan Tchoryk will be Wednesday at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., in Norridge from 3 to 9 p.m.

A 10 a.m. funeral will be held Thursday at St. Joseph Ukrainian Church, 5000 N. Cumberland Ave., in Chicago.

Chicago firefighters salute as the body of Chicago Fire Department Lt. Jan Tchoryk arrives at the Cook County medical examiner's office in Chicago on April 5, 2023.
Chicago firefighters salute as the body of Chicago Fire Department Lt. Jan Tchoryk arrives at the Cook County medical examiner’s office in Chicago on April 5, 2023.

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