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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:
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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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