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Richard D. Lovett

Richard Lovett Obituary

Lovett, Richard D. "Dick"
Richard D. "Dick" Lovett, age 70 former Chief Of Police for the Village Of West Dundee, died Tuesday evening at the Delnor Community Hospital in Geneva. Dick was born on June 23, 1939 in Chicago, IL. He was the son of the late Frank & Charlene (nee Petrey) Lovett. Dick was a resident of the Dundee area for the past 39 years. He was employed by the West Dundee Police Department for 28 years working up the ranks from Patrolman to Chief. He retired in 2001. On February 14, 1988 he married Beverly Blair Diggory. Survivors include his wife of 21 years Beverly; his children, Scott (Christine) Lovett of Hinsdale, IL, his daughter, Stephanie ( Andy ) Faulkner of Hazlet, New Jersey; his step-sons, Shawn (Mary Ellen) Diggory of Glen Mills, PA and Christopher Diggory of Morristown, NJ. Dick is also survived by his grandchildren, Caitlin, Janet and James Lovett, Kyle and Michael Faulkner, Alex, Molly, Erin, Jack, Patrick and Maureen Diggory; as well as countless good and faithful friends. Dick was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial gathering celebrating Dick's life was held on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at the Miller Funeral Home, West Dundee. At Dick's request there will be no service and burial will be private. Please omit flowers, memorials may be made either to the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, 605 E. Willow Street, Normal, IL 61761 or to the Daniel P. Figgins Memorial Foundation, P.O.Box 6054, Elgin, IL 60121.

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Published by Doings-Weekly, The from Sep. 3 to Sep. 10, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Lovett

32 Entries

Michael Brady

October 21, 2020

I just read of Dick's passing. The many kind remembrances of him are very touching. Allow me to add one from further back in Dick's life, when he was working for a very fine men's clothing store in Hinsdale; The Squire Shop. I worked there also, and the one unique memory for me was his announcing of the polo games at the Oakbrook Polo Club.
The Squire Shop sponsored a game there and Dick's commentary during the game was priceless. Time frame for this was the 60-70's.

TERRY SEIFERT

September 1, 2009

GOD BLESS YOU RICHARD.

TERRY AND JOLYNN SEIFERT

OUR CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY.

Cindy Cunningham

August 30, 2009

Beverly and family, Our deepest sympathies. We are heartbroken at your loss. We pray that the joy, love, and laughter Dick brought into all of our lives brings you comfort. Love, Cindy and Steve Cunningham and Kellen Bain

Cindy Cunningham

August 30, 2009

Dick touched my life and my heart so deeply. He was there for me through joyous occassions as well as sad. I cherish all of the stories I have about him. They bring me joy and make me smile. Dick you are always in my heart. I love you.

BOB BRADY

August 29, 2009

MY HEARTS GO OUT TO THE LOVETT FAMILY. I REMEMBER WHEN I WORKED AS A SECURITY OFFICER AT SPRING HILL MALL BACK IN THE 80'S. MR LOVETT WAS ALWAY'S A TRUE GENTLEMAN. YOU WILL BE MISSED!!!

August 29, 2009

Our deepest thoughts and prayers go out to the family members. Dick was a great man and will be missed dearly in Dundee, Tom and Trudy

Jack and Amy Rood

August 29, 2009

Our heart goes out to the Lovett Family. We are so sorry for your loss, we lost a great man that we all loved. A smile that will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Beverly and the family. Dick will be miss by so many.

August 29, 2009

You were a straight shooter who never decieved me and always treated me like a friend. The newspaperman.

Andy Faulkner

August 28, 2009

Dick you will be missed by us all in New Jersey. We enjoyed our conversations about golf and football over the years and I will miss that most of all, but it will be that cup of spiced buttered rum coffee every morning that will bring a tear to my eye and fond memories.

Our deepest sympathy's to Beverly, Scott, Steph and grandchildren.

Andy Faulkner and the entire Faulkner Family

Mai

August 28, 2009

I worked at the Osco that he used to shop at in West Dundee, and I remember how friendly and very outgoing Mr. Lovett was and I always appreciated how nice he always was when he came into the store. I'm sorry for you loss Bev!

August 28, 2009

Our thoughts are with all of you. We will miss him and his friendship.

The Molanders and the Hills

August 28, 2009

Dear Scott and Family, Our sympathies on your loss. Remember the good times. you will be in our thoughts & prayers. Art & Betty Stange

August 28, 2009

May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May you be in heaven a full ½ hour afore the devil knows ye’re dead
May God hold you in the palm of His hand
You will be missed,
The Irishman

Tom Svoboda

August 28, 2009

I admired Dick as a person and a co-worker. He was an excellent police officer who truely cared about people. Your family is in our prayers. I feel blessed to have known and worked with him.

leslie ugol

August 28, 2009

Dear Scott and family,
We are sorry for your loss, we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

The Ugol Family

Joe Santercier

August 28, 2009

Beverly and Scott and all of Dick's family: Dick was one of the "Good GUYS", I loved working with him and considered him a close friend. I will miss him. I won't ever forget the trip to Kokomo,Ind. to see J.W. Smith after his accident. Tough seeing J.W., but worth the friendship we both had with J.W.He was a true friend, especially when you needed one. I am sorry for your loss.

August 28, 2009

I knew Dick as a freind and as a professional working with him for many years. He will be missed but never forgotten. Beverly, You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Steve Hardy

Tory Burrows

August 28, 2009

Dear Scott, Christine, Caitlyn, Jannie & Jimmy -

Please know you and your family are in our thoughts & prayers at this time.

Tory, Bill, Jack & Charlie

August 28, 2009

Dear Scott and Family,

My your memories of your Dad,Father-in-law and Grandfather, be with you always.

Fondly,
Joe, Geannine, McKenna and Reily Lynch

Patty Sass

August 27, 2009

Beverly, I adored your husband! He was such an enthusiatic person and really did care about people. I feel blessed that I got to work for him 8 years. I have fond memories of him which will stay in my heart forever. I'm so sorry for your loss....

Julia Young-Kelly

August 27, 2009

Chief Lovett always had a smile on his face and was always very friendly around town. I am very sorry for his family for their loss.

The Becker Family

August 27, 2009

Being the first person we met when we moved into town 15 yrs.ago I always said knowing Chief Dick as my son Phillip called him was the right man to know in town with 3 boys, not at the time realizing what true friends Dick and Beverly turned out to be.We will truly miss you Sir.

Joe Pena

August 27, 2009

I have known Dick for over thirty years, and we worked side by side for all those years in a noble profession. He was a noble man, a great friend and teriffic mentor to young police officers. While I feel a piece of me died with him, I also know I now have a piece of him with me at all times. He will be missed.

Bill Wade

August 27, 2009

I won't cry because it's over. I'll smile because it happened.

Bill Wade

August 27, 2009

I won't cry because it's over. I'll smile because it happened.

Linda Noga

August 27, 2009

After working with him for so many years, what can you say about a man like Dick - he was quite a guy. He had a huge influence on my career early on and I will miss him. I consider myself lucky to have run into him the last May when we were back in the area. We had a very nice visit at the Squire. To his family, my prayers and sympathy.

August 27, 2009

My deepest condolences go to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this sad time.

Eric and Amie Gustafson

Lindsay Brydges Walsh

August 27, 2009

Stephanie and family, our deepest condolences to you and your entire family. Love Lindsay, Thomas, Emily, Gregory and Harrison Walsh

Mike Luikey

August 27, 2009

I too am deeply saddened by this loss and my thoughts and prayers go out to Beverly and the rest of the family. Dick was a mentor to me as well and gave me my ability to "fly". I loved him like a father. He will be missed dearly.

Bill and Sandra Stroup

August 27, 2009

We were very sorry to hear of Dick's passing we have many happy memories from years past and our symathies are with the family. We will be out of town this weekend and unable to attend the service on Saturday.

Don Shaw

August 27, 2009

Chief Lovett was an outstanding Police Chief who loved the community that he served. His integrity, experience and sense of humor will be missed.

John Piccolin

August 27, 2009

My sadness is overwhelming at this loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to Beverly, Scott and Stephanie and all of Dick's family and friends. Your husband and father was a huge part of my life. I loved him dearly. He was my friend and mentor. He taught me many things over the years and I cherished his devoted friendship. He was truly a great man and one of the most devoted law enforcement officers I will ever know. God Bless Him. Men of his caliber are a rare entity. I will miss him as will all that knew him and called him their friend.

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