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Richard Kovacevich Obituary
Born: October 19, 1950
Died: July 5, 2021
Richard S. Kovacevich
"Dicko"
Age 70 of Minooka, passed away peacefully Monday, July 5, 2021 at his home.
Born October 19, 1950 in Joliet, Richard was a son of Nicholas, Sr. and Rose (Maravich) Kovacevich. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet West High School with the class of 1968.
Following high school, Dicko attended Southern Illinois University and earned a Bachelor's degree. He worked for the Kozol family in the beer and liquor business in sales throughout his life. His colleagues regarded him as a "true icon in the beer business".
In his free time, Dicko loved going to Nascar and drag races at the track, rooting for the Bears during football season, attending Rolling Stones concerts whenever they came to town and was a great golfer. Dicko also had an affinity for German Shepherds and owned and trained them throughout his life. His favorite times were spent with his vast community of friends. Dicko treasured his friendships and the many memories that were created together. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Richard is survived by his siblings: Danny Kovacevich and Neda Nissen; nieces and nephews: Robert Kovacevich, Nicole Cachia, Kristian (the late Grant) Avery and Mike Kovacevich; cousins: Veta Goodnight, Sam Kovacevich, Paul Kovacevich, Karen Kovacevich and Greg Kovacevich, as well as many many dear friends, including the Kozol brothers.
He is preceded in death by his wife: Connie Kovacevich; parents: Nicholas, Sr. and Rose and brother: Nicholas (Marlene) Kovacevich, Jr.
Family will receive relatives and friends for a visitation on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 from 8:30 a.m. until time of funeral service beginning at 12:30 p.m. at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road in Joliet. Interment will follow and Richard will be laid to rest at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Joliet.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made as gifts in Richard's memory to St. George Serbian Orthodox Church.
Obituary and tribute wall for Richard is at www.tezakfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to:
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Memories and Condolences
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Sandy Woldt Adams
July 2, 2025
Dick,
Can not believe it has already been a year. Time! Joey is with you now so take care of each other.
Sandy Woldt Adams
Bob Setina
July 26, 2021
Danny,Neda and the rest of family So sorry Dickos life was cut short. I hadn't talked to Dick in a long time. I can remember all the good times and trouble we got into as kids in the neighborhood. I lived at the corner of taylor and catherine. Think we moved in 1961 or 1962. Sorry I missed the wake and funeral.
Katie Mulyck Bahre
July 12, 2021
I will always have great memories of you, my dear friend. Peace Dicko
Lisa Blazekovich
July 9, 2021
Rest In Peace my friend, Godspeed.....
Squatie
Sandy Woldt Adams
July 9, 2021
Ask me what I will always remember about Dick and it will be his smile and laugh.
It will be our date we had bowling.
It will be the times after the football games.
It will be the notes we passed in study hall...Dick had a crush on a certain girl and we would discuss his every move.
Last time I saw Dick was at a high school reunion and there was that smile. Picked up like the years never mattered.
I am sad but I have many more memories to make me smile.
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