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Bernard Rivard Obituary
Bernard August "Bernie" Rivard, 85, of Huntley, formerly of Skokie and Inverness, at rest Sunday, March 4, 2007. Born Oct. 4, 1921 in Cadillac, MI, beloved son of the late August and Julia, nee Koenig, Rivard. He was a United States Navy Veteran who served in the Phillippines during WWII. On Nov. 14, 1945 in Chicago, he married the late Bernice Simpson. Along with three brothers, Bernie co-owned Rivard Brothers Inc. in Glenview for 52 years and was a member of the Chicago Carpenters Local for 60 years. Loving father of Patricia (Russell) Funk; cherished grandfather of Adam (Christina) Funk and Andrew (Kelly) Funk; dear great-grandfather of Hunter, Reed and Gabrielle Funk; loving brother of Jean (Donald) Netzel, Agnes Gallagher, Mary (David) Waltenberg, Oliver (Nina) Rivard, Robert (Darlene) Rivard, John Rivard, Andrew Rivard and the late Raymond Rivard; dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 6, from 3 to 9 p.m. at James A. O'Connor Funeral Home, 11603 East Main Street, Huntley and will continue Wednesday, March 7 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 10307 Huntley/Dundee Road, Huntley from 9:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian burial is celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Entombment will be in St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery in Palatine. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be directed to the charity of one's choice. For information, 847-669-5411.
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Julie and Dick Alberts
March 7, 2007
To Patsy and all our family,
I hope you find comfort in all the memories you share with each other today. Our deepest sympathy for all of you. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Julie and Dick Alberts
Cathy Rivard Bellah
March 6, 2007
Dear Family,
Uncle Bernie held a special place in my heart. He was always there through our rough times and our happy times.
When I was very young, I used to chase his car in the street. Or I would stand in the road and wait for his car to come from Aunt Agg's house. This is when he would give me a piece of Wrigley gum. Otherwise, I would insist on him giving me one. I'll never forget those days when I was young!
Cathy Rivard Bellah/Corpus Christi Texas
Therese Davis
March 5, 2007
I knew Bernard only for the last few years, but in even such a brief time span, realized what a caring, generous and loving man he was. He loved his family dearly and was a pillar of stength and respectability. He helped others when in need, a very charitable man. He will be sorely missed.
Carole Frank
March 5, 2007
Dear
Patti and family,
My sincere condolences upon the death of your dad.
I
knew Bernie through your Mom whom I played Bingo with for many years.
I Also was a member of St Theresa Parish and would often see them at church.
Breakfast
followed many of those masses. At times when your mom wasn't
up to going
to church Bernie would say lets go to breakfast. The last
time I saw him
was one Sunday before mass and he said he was moving out
to Huntley and wouldn't
be coming to St Theresa anymore.
He lived
his life to the fullest, and now
he and your Mom will be together.
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