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Richard P. Doria

Downers Grove, Illinois

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Honorable Richard P. Doria, (Ret), five term Sheriff of DuPage County from 1977 to 1997, WWII Marine Corp Combat Veteran, passed away in the embrace of his family during the early evening of January 17, 2020. He leaves in deep mourning his loving and beloved wife of 31 years, Judge MaryEllen...

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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Barbara and I would like to express our sincerest condolences to my aunt Mary Ellen and the family. I had a great amount of respect for the sheriff and will always carry him in my memories. Provenzle and Doria families will be kept in our prayers.

I was very saddened to hear of the Passing of Sheriff Doria. I began my law enforcement career in 1971 at the Du Page County Sheriffs Office and worked there as a patrol deputy and detective until 1979 when I decided to move to Arizona. I always admired Sheriff Doria as a no nonsense but understanding law enforcement executive. I enjoyed the years working under the leadership of Sheriff Doria who set an example for all of those in law enforcement . He also was your friend. I remember going...

We were sorry to learn the passing of DuPage County Sheriff Richard P Doria. Having worked for and alongside Sheriff Doria for many years I can confirm that he will be remembered in the archives of local law enforcement as one of the best. May the good lord bless the Sheriff and the entire Doria Family. Stephen P Dahl. ( ret detective DuPage County Sheriff's Office)

Rich,

Remember your dad being around the football team back in the day. Always very friendly.

Sorry for your loss my friend.

Dan Hansen

I was so sorry to hear of this loss. Our community has lost a man who was a great leader. Our nation has lost another who was dedicated to its protection. This tough veteran and lawman was nothing but a kind, loving, gentle soul to me. He will be missed. Jane Dispensa-Kopecky, JD

Thank you, Paul. My condolences to you for loss of your father yesterday. Hope to see you in 2021.
Richard Doria, Jr.

Hello Rich,
Lost my own father just yesterday so I know what you're going through.
Love to all and stay strong.
Paul Milano (Class of '71)

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.