BORN

1928

DIED

2014

Richard Bortoli Obituary

Richard S. Bortoli

Born: Oct. 17, 1928

Died: June 9, 2014; Joliet, IL

Richard Severino Bortoli, age 85, "Richie" passed away peacefully on June 9, 2014 at Joliet Area Hospice with his loving family by his side.

He was the beloved husband of Anna M. Bortoli for nearly 64 years. Their love for each other was an example for all.

Loving father of Suzanne Gentile, Rozanne (late James) Landis, and Marianne (Rick) Hylka. Cherished grandfather of Dave (Ashley) Gentile, Jr., Angela (Rob) Leasure, William Landis, Michael (Amber) Landis, Alex and Ashley Hylka; great grandfather of Alexus, Dillon, James, Grant, Tyler, Caitlyn, Carson, Conner, Dylan and Adrianna.

Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Severino and Mary Bortoli; an infant brother; son-in-law James S. Landis; and countless dear friends.

Richard was a successful, self-employed TV repairman, spent many years maintaining the bowling machines at Stone City Post VFW 2199 and could fix anything. He served in the United States Air Force.

Richard will be remembered for his sharp wit and for his loving and kind personality. Richard enjoyed nothing more than spending a beautiful summer day on the Joliet golf courses with his "Old Timer's League". Two of his daughters also had the pleasure to witness his hole in one at Inwood Golf Course on June 13, 2011. So many memories, too little time.

A celebration of Richard's life will begin on Thursday, June 12, 2014 with prayers in the funeral home chapel at 8:20 a.m., then driving in procession to St. Anthony Catholic Church in Joliet for a Mass of Christian Burial to be held at 9:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Visitation will be TODAY, Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet, IL from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Obituary and Tribute Wall for Richard S. Bortoli at www.tezakfuneralhome.com or for information, 815-722-0524. Arrangements entrusted to:

Published by Herald-News on Jun. 11, 2014.
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Rose, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My sympathy to you and your family.

Terry ONeil

June 15, 2014

what a flirty and adorable man.....his beautiful ladies.....will miss him so.....love you all....my love and hugs....

Char

June 12, 2014

Anne, MiMi, and family. I am so sorry for the loss of your life partner and father. He was a great friend of bowling, and everyone at the old Stone City Lanes. May he rest in peace, and may you find peace cherishing his memory.

Carol Johnson

June 12, 2014

My sympathies to you Rose. And just before Father's Day as well. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Marcia Kuiper

June 12, 2014

So very sorry for your loss. I will forever remember his kind heart and wonderful love in his eyes when he was around his family.

connie horne

June 11, 2014

Rose, I am sorry to hear of your dad, Richie's passing. He seems like he was a man who enjoyed serving others by being in the military and the nature of his work.

Remember the love and good family times the most important people in his life shared with him.

We are keeping you in our prayers.

Love Katie

Katie Messing

June 11, 2014

So sorry for your loss Rose. Lost my Dad 30 years ago and I still miss him. I remember things he taught me every day. Love, Char

Char Potts

June 11, 2014

To a fellow bowler and a great friend.god bless R.I.P.

Richard Farkas

June 11, 2014

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Jun

11

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Tezak Funeral Home

IL

Jun

12

Prayer Service

8:15 a.m.

Tezak Funeral Home Chapel

1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet, IL

Jun

12

Mass of Christian Burial

9:00 a.m.

St. Anthony Catholic Church

Joliet, IL

Jun

12

Interment

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

IL

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