Richard ‘Dick’ G. Zyrkowski

Richard “Dick” G. Zyrkowski, 95, of Chicago, passed away October 7, 2023 peacefully surrounded by his family. Loving dad to Larry, Mary (Jon) Merritt, and Carlo (Michele); proud grandpa to Ross, Alec, Cheryle, Jessica, Angelique, Bruno, Faithmarie, and Anthony; fond uncle to countless nieces and nephews. Dick is preceded in death by his dearly missed wife of 35 years, Alina, his parents and his ten older siblings. Dick proudly served in the occupation of Japan as a Technician in the U.S. Army and used the technical skills he learned as an enlisted man to make a career he was very proud of in the manufacturing industry. Holidays and time spent in northern Wisconsin won’t be the same without him.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2023 from 4:00 to 9:00 pm at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago, IL 60630. Funeral Prayers, Friday, October 13, 2023 will begin at 10:15 a.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home, procession to Immaculate Conception Church 7211 W Talcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60631 for a Funeral Mass to begin at 11:30 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove, IL. For information, 773-736-2300.