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RICHARD ALVARADO Obituary

Richard Alvarado, 76, beloved husband of Shirley, nee Pierschbacher, long time resident of Park Forest; loving father of Richard Alvarado Jr., Robin (Richard Robinson) Alvarado and John Alvarado; cherished grandmother to Robert, Jordan and Samantha; dear brother to Judy Huml. Richard was preceded in death by his siblings, Donna Volpe, Helen Alvarado and Robert Alvarado. Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to JDRF Illinois, 11 S. LaSalle St., Ste. 1800, Chicago, IL 60603-1344. Arrangements made by Lain-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Westwood Dr., Park Forest, IL. For information or to express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, 708-747-3700 or www.lain-sullivan.com

Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 10, 2012.
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Good Memories of the "Good Old Days".

Wayne Kelly

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April 4, 2022

Dear Friend,
I miss the time spent with you, your wit, your humor and yes even your mischievousness at times. You will always have a place in my Memories of Past Good Times.

Wayne Kelly

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April 4, 2020

PEACE BE WITH YOU, ALWAYS.

ROBERT OSTROWSKI

Friend

April 4, 2019

Shirley and family,
I agree with Wayne about the summer. Dick will always be apart of our lives. Miss his sense of humor. Hope all is well with you.
Bob

October 5, 2012

Hi Shirley and Family, I'm sorry that it
took me so long to realize that this guest book exisited. The summer has come and gone, even though Dick's body was not with us, his presents/memory spent the summer with us as always! Sincerely, Wayne

Wayne Kelly

October 2, 2012

Dear Aunt Shirley our heartfelt condolences to you and my cousins.

Pete and Laura Morici (Cary, IL.)

Laura Morici

April 11, 2012

Larry Pence

April 11, 2012

Dear Aunt Shirley and family,
My deepest most sincere condolences to you and the rest of the family. Uncle Dick was a wonderful man who helped us all in one way or another.
He is still with us looking down and watching us all. Just remember all the memories u have saved up over the years.
love all of you

Nicole Herbert

April 10, 2012

Shirley & Family - our sincere condolences to you and your entire family during this very difficult time.
Regards.
Tammy & Dave Pedersen & Heather & Samantha Reid

April 10, 2012

Dear Shirley: Our sincere condolences to you and your family. We knew Rich for a long long time and Dick has thought of Rich as a good friend for many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

Regards.

Dick and Janet Taugner

April 10, 2012

May the God of all comfort strengthened you during your time of grief.

VENIS Jones

April 10, 2012

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