Des Plaines, Illinois
Rapavi, Richard A. (aka Rick Patton) Beloved husband of Sukie (nee Lee); loving father of Derrick (Beth), Flynn, Nicole, Austin and the late Lisa; devoted son of the late Alec and Josephine; dear brother of Wayne, Geraldine, Joan and Jane. He was a well known radio personality here in the...
Read MoreMy sister and I were just talking about Rick Patton, when we were kids, listening to the radio in the 70s. He let my sister intro a song on the air. She still has the cassette recording of it! Very fond memories! I wanted to look him up. I'd moved away from Chicago, and did not hear of his passing. He really does live on in our memories.
Len Cahill
August 21, 2024 | Other
Love u daddy!
Austin Rapavi
March 21, 2023 | Family
Miss you now more than ever! I wished I had just 10 more minutes with you!!
Austin Rapavi
March 21, 2019 | Lake Station, IN | Daughter
I loved rick on wait and wjjd especially lunchtime specials in the early 80's.I trust he trusted Jesus Christ as his Savoir and I will see him in Heaven Thomas Hendricks
Thomas Hendricks
December 08, 2015 | Chicago, IL
Oh, Sukie, I am so sorry for your loss, which exceeds mine. Rick was a very VERY good man. I played a lot of rounds of golf with him, including the one where he couldn't find the watch you had given him. He was so distraught, and we spent so much time looking for that because we knew what it meant to him. How grateful I am to have crossed paths with Rick, and to have attended your wedding meeting you, Suki. My prayers go to you and your family; and to Rick, whom I shall hope to see someday in...
December 17, 2014
I just learned of Rick's death. Please accept my sympathies. I used to work with Rick at WJJD and also WAIT. We had some great times together in the biz. I do have a photo of Rick at WAIT if you would like to have it.
Kevin McCarthy
August 12, 2013 | Rockford, IL
Dear Suki--I am so sad hearing about Rick--We were great friends from the WJJD Days. We had Bulgollgi at your home once--May God be with you and your family--Jim Beedle--Garland, Texas--Phone here 972-530-2276
June 23, 2013
Dad, u r just on my mind today!
Austin Rapavi
May 23, 2013 | Lake Station, IN
Dear Sukie,
I was so saddened to hear of Richard's passing. I didn't know him for many years but was grateful for the time I was able to call him my friend. He will forever hold a special place in my heart. He was truly a gentle man amongst gentlemen. I remember the night we had dinner together and how he talked of you with such love and admiration. Even though he is no longer here physically he will always be close to you every time you talk about him or think of him. You...
Paul Samborski
April 22, 2013 | Huntley, IL