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Richard Fafinski Obituary
Richard Thomas Fafinski, age 70, passed away on June 27, 2025. Born in Tacoma, WA to Richard and the late Joan Fafinski. Loving father of Richard (Mary) Fafinski, Jason Fafinski, Tracy (Dick) Marak and Amy (Pete) Delgado. Cherished grandfather of Lillian Fafinski, Patrick Fafinski, Penny Fafinski, Etta Fafinski, Dickie Marak, Colt Marak and Gunner Marak. Dearest brother of John (Lynn) Fafinski, Bernard Fafinski, Christine (Nicholas) Gattuso, Janice (Robert) Cantieri and Joan (David) Bryczek. Fond uncle, cousin and friend to many.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. at Elmhurst Community Funeral Home – THE AHLGRIM CHAPEL, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst, IL 60126.
Arrangements in care of Elmhurst Community Funeral Home - THE AHLGRIM CHAPEL. For information (630) 834-3515 or www.elmhurstfh.com.
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