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Richard Hesslau Obituary
Richard J. Hesslau, age 84, US Army Vet. Devoted husband of Geri nee Noto; loving father of Richard (Claudia), Steven (Marines), Donna Maxwell, Phillip, Robert (Maria) and Geralyn (Pat) Magrady; beloved son of the late George and the late S. Veronica nee Corrigan; fond grandfather of Amber (Chris), Daniel (Nina), Brittany, Brett, Christina, Ryan, Stefan, Brandon, Ethan, Liam, Valerie, Gianna and Natalia; great grandfather of Amelia; dear brother of Dorothy, Patricia, the late George, the late Veronica, the late Elaine, the late Gilbert and the late Edward; dear uncle to many; beloved coach to many. Visitation Saturday June 17, 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. Celestine Church, 3020 N 76th Ct, Elmwood Park, IL 60707. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Center for Independence, 100 W. Plainfield Rd., Countryside, IL 60525, http://www.center-for-independence.org. Info 708-456-8300 of www.cumberlandchapels.com.
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