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Maureen McGowan
May 9, 2025
All good memories of Dick. I feel blessed to have known him and miss his soft spoken voice.
Maureen McGowan
May 9, 2024
Jim & Mary Ellen,
Thinking of you and remembering your father, such a wonderful man.
Love
Maureen
Maureen McGowan
May 9, 2021
Dick will always be remembered as a kind and loving man. I always enjoyed his company. He was a wonderful father-in-law to my daughter Patsy. He is truly missed.
May 27, 2011
Dick was a wonderful soul and it was my pleasure to have worked for him. Im very sorry for his family and I will remember him always!!!!! I love and miss you Patti!!!! Lorraine
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May 23, 2011
Patsy and Jim -
I am so sorry for your loss.
With love, Booey
May 18, 2011
Dear Patty, Jim, and Mary ellen
We couldn;t have asked for more perfect next store neighbors and Dick was always a most kind person and a perfect gentleman who loved his family above all else. You all are in our prayers and he couln;t have been blessed with a nicer family.
Zastro family
Nancy Smithberg
May 18, 2011
Patty,
I will never forget the day Dick called me over to his house to introduce you to me and announced you were going to be married. My heart leaped with joy!
My condolences to you, Jim and Mary Ellen. He was such a wonderful man.
Jerry Donahue
May 18, 2011
Dear Patti, Jim, and Emily,
So sorry to hear of Uncle Dick passing.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
May God guide you and protect you always.
Wish I could be there with you.
Love,
Jerry, Sandy and Mark
May 17, 2011
Living in the same Tinley Park neighborhood, J.R. and I rode the Rock Island to and from Chicago together for years--I was his chauffeur. I will always remember his big smile and big heart.
My condolences to Jim, Mary Ellen, and Patsy.
Leeann Lehmann, Mokena, IL
May 16, 2011
Dear Jim and Patsy,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Love,
Scott, Lori, Courtney, Emily and Brennan Hazen
May 16, 2011
Jim and Family,
Please accepy our deepest sympathy on the passing of your dad. He will always remain a fond memory for all our family. Best wishes,
Richard and JoAnn Pisarski Sr.
Tommy & Mary Dingeldein
May 16, 2011
Our condolances to the Donahue family. Dick & Patty were wonderful parents, always there with support and encouragement in all activities.
Maureen & Marty McGowan
May 15, 2011
We are all better people for having known Dick. He was a true gentleman and we will all miss him.
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