RICARDO PAUL SAMPSON

Ricardo Paul Sampson "Ric" passed away peacefully at the age of 92. At last, he is reunited with his beloved wife of 64 years, Pauline (Pam) Sampson. He spent the last 1½ years missing her immensely. Ric was a devoted father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was proud of each one of them and loved them deeply. A man of integrity and strong faith, he put family first. Born and raised in Chicago to Ricardo L. and Maxine (nee Doria) Sampson. He was an only child, raised primarily by his mother since his father died when he was a toddler. He attended Holy Name Cathedral grade school and high school. There he excelled in athletics and was part of the City Championship basketball team where he formed many lifelong friendships. He then went on to study art at Loyola University. After serving during the Korean War in the Military Intelligence, he pursued a career as a Licensed Private Investigator; establishing a Detective Agency that carries his name to this day. Ric's sense of humor and "quick wit" will be missed by many. He is survived by his four children, Richard (Joanne), David (Dawn), Jeanine Harshbarger (Jim), and Karen; as well 6 grandchildren, Jenny (Max), Joe (Lil), Kristin (Alex), Katie, Carrie (David), and Zoe; along with 4 great-grandchildren. Instate, Friday February 4th, 10:00 AM until time of mass at 10:30 AM at St. Hubert Catholic Church, 729 Grand Canyon Street, Hoffman Estates. Interment will follow at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Wounded Warriors Project at woundedwarriorproject.org or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at StJude.org. Funeral information and online condolences, www.ahlgrimfuneral.com.