Rudolph P. "Rudy" Tarra

Rudolph P. "Rudy" Tarra obituary, Orland Park, IL

Rudolph P. "Rudy" Tarra

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Dec

7

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2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home - Orland Park

9000 W. 151st St., Orland Park, IL 60462

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Dec

9

Service

9:30 a.m.

St. Michael Church

14327 Highland Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462

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Rudolph Tarra Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home on Dec. 4, 2025.
Rudolph P. Tarra "Rudy" Age 88, of Orland Park and formerly Justice
Beloved husband of 67 years to Virginia (nee Stepien).
Devoted father of Mark (Patricia) Tarra, Rick (Barbara) Tarra and Dave (Nora) Tarra.
Proud grandpa of Christopher, Bryan, Lori and Staci.
Adored great-grandpa of Carter, Vinny, Rylie, Lily, Emersyn and Beckett.
Dear son of the late Rudolph and Rowene Tarra.
Loving brother of the late James (Joyce) Tarra.
Cherished brother-in-law, uncle and friend of many.
Visitation Sunday, December 7, 2025, 2-7-p.m.
Funeral Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 8:45 a.m. from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, IL to St. Michael Church, Mass 9:30 a.m.
Interment Resurrection Cemetery
Please leave a memory for the family on Rudy's Tribute Wall; your stories will bring comfort to his family. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878
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Upcoming Events

Dec

7

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home - Orland Park

9000 W. 151st St., Orland Park, IL 60462

Send Flowers

Dec

9

Service

9:30 a.m.

St. Michael Church

14327 Highland Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462

Send Flowers

Only 11 hours left for delivery to next service.