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Richard Patzelt Obituary

Richard J. "Rich" Patzelt, age 61. Beloved son of the late Margaret, nee Sweeney, and the late Fred Patzelt; loving brother of MaryEllen (Jim) Flynn, Fred (Dawn) Patzelt, Kathleen Velasco, Tom (Blanca) and Pat (Debbie) Patzelt and the late Margaret Therese (the late Mike) Rollberg; fond uncle of many. Rich was a friend of Bill W. Please omit flowers. Visitation Tuesday from 3:00p.m. until 9:00p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral Sevices will begin Wednesday 8:30a.m. at the funeral home, and will proceed to Divine Savior Church for Mass 9:30a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. info www.cumberlandchapels.com or 708-456-8300

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 14, 2014.

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Joe Calcagno

April 27, 2014

I'm so sorry to hear of Rich's passing. Rich and I go back to the Cee-Bee's Berwyn days. He was a good friend. My deepest sympathy to his family.

Bill Boyle

April 14, 2014

We are deeply saddened by the news of Richard's passing. Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family during these difficult times.

Bill and Susanne Boyle and Family

April 14, 2014

I'M SORRY TO HEAR THE PASSING OF RICH. MY
SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH
YOU. ELEANOR SWEENEY

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

April 14, 2014

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3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cumberland Chapels

8300 West Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL 60706

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Funeral service

8:30 a.m.

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8300 West Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL 60706

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Funeral Mass

9:30 a.m.

Divine Savior Church

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