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RICHARD AMELIO Obituary

Richard L. Amelio, Jr. of Villa Park Richard L. Amelio, Jr., age 38, veteran of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard, died May 17 at Elmhurst Hospital. Visitation will be Sunday from 3PM to 9PM at Brust Villa Park Funeral Home, 305 S. Princeton, Villa Park. Funeral service will be held Monday at 10 AM at Brust Villa Park Funeral Home. Interment will be private. Mr. Amelio is survived by his mother Robin A. nee Bujak (Tony P.) Maro of Villa Park; his father, Richard L. (Helen) of Tampa, Florida; his grandmother, Zona C. nee Freeman of Mt. Prospect; his partner, Michelle Cruz; three brothers, Anthony (Brenda) Maro of Denver, Colo., Andrew (Billie Jo) Maro of Iowa Falls, Iowa, and Frank (Anna) of New York; five sisters, Donna (Richard) Sorensen of Durant, Iowa, Laura Amelio of Tampa, Fla., Natasha Amelio of Tampa, Fla., Tori (William) Unger of Villa Park, and Becky (Josh) Kwiatkowski of Villa Park; five nieces and six nephews; nephew and cousin of many. Mr. Amelio is preceded in death by his grandfather, Leo W. Bujak. Mr. Amelio was in the U.S. Coast Guard for eight years and the U.S. Navy for four years. He was one of the first responders with the Coast Guard during Hurricane Katrina. Mr. Amelio was a graduate of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Lung Association or the American Cancer Society appreciated. More information, 1-888-629-0094 or www.brustfuneralhome.com

Published by Daily Herald from May 19 to May 20, 2013.
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May the Hearer of prayer give the family the comfort needed during this time of grief (Psalm 65:2). The Almighty is a refuge for us in times of distress. May you find relief in His promises of life again for our lost love ones like Rich, found in His word during this time of sadness.

Lynn

June 25, 2013

Our condolences to the Amelio family in the loss of your loved one, Richard. May the family draw strength in knowing that God is a source of all comfort and is near to all the mourning ones. (Isaiah 61:2)

Lynn

May 20, 2013

May God give you strength, support and comfort during these difficult times. Be assured of his deep love and concern for you. 1 JOHN 4: 9, 10, 19.
With My Deepest Sympathy,

M D

May 19, 2013

My precious grandson go with god.
I love you grandma!

Zona Wons

May 19, 2013

Robin Tony and family,
We know what a special man and nephew Ricky was. He will always be in our hearts and thoughts. We have you all in our prayers and thoughts. We love you all. Tim and Lisa

Lisa and TIm Bujak

May 19, 2013

Robin and Tony and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We know how special Richard was to you.
The Brummett family

Kathy Brummett

May 18, 2013

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305 South Princeton Ave., Villa Park, IL 60181

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