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Richard Byrne Obituary

Richard P. Byrne. Beloved husband of Pauline Sedlarz (nee Braun) and the late Gertie (nee O'Malley). Loving father of Cheryl (Bob) Nowak, Catherine (Dave) French, Bob (Sharon) Byrne, and the late Richie Byrne. Dear stepfather to Briana (Jim) Hill, Stephanie (Josh) Newes, and Lisa (John) Deraedt. Proud grandpa of Jennifer, Jimmy, Joey and Catie Nowak, Danny, Megan, Erin and Kelly French, Patrick, Luke and Lauren Byrne, Callum and Hazel Hill, Liam Newes, and Leslie Pauline Deraedt. Fond brother of Robert (Judy) Byrne. Caring friend to many. In lieu of flowers, donations to the St. Hilary Church Mens Club or the charity of your choice. Visitation Friday January 24, 9:30 am until time of Mass at 11:00 am at St. Hilary Catholic Church, 5600 N Fairfield Ave, Chicago. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Info 773-736-3833 or visit Richard's memorial at www.smithcorcoran.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 22, 2014.

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Pat Kirchberg

February 6, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Daniel Kelley

January 24, 2014

Dick was a quiet and kind man who will be missed by a great many.

Gertie Byrne

January 23, 2014

Uncle Dick was such a good person, and deserves better than what we has been through the past decade. Gertie Awaits You!

Mary Beth Kelly Schaedel

January 23, 2014

Sending our sympathy and many prayers to the entire Byrne family. What a kind and dear man who was loved by so many. Gert and Richie welcomed him home. God Bless.

Mike Jankowiak

January 23, 2014

We all will miss him but are better for having known him. Rest in peace Richard,
Mike - St. Hilary Men's Club Board

January 22, 2014

Mr. And Mrs. Byrne made such an impact on my life growing up -such love. Such a great man! Our thoughts and prayers are with you Cheryl, Cathy and Bobby.

Amy Kraus

January 22, 2014

Our prayers are with the entire family. He was a gentle and kind man who touched many lives.

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Memorial Events
for Richard Byrne

Jan

24

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Hilary Catholic Church

5600 N Fairfield Ave, Chicago, IL

Jan

24

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Hilary Catholic Church

5600 N Fairfield Ave, Chicago, IL

Funeral services provided by:

Smith-Corcoran Chicago Funeral Home

6150 North Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646

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