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Richard Paprocki Obituary

Richard L. Paprocki, Jr. Lansing Richard L. Paprocki, Jr., age 51, of Lansing, IL, at rest on January 29, 2007 at the University of Chicago Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Sandra; loving son of Richard Sr. and the late Lillian Paprocki; dear brother of Janice (Dave) Jadryev and Barbara (Charles) Drosos; fond uncle of Adam Jadryev and Heidi (Nick) Perez and the late Justin Drosos, Brennan and Lauren; caring stepfather of Shawn and Vicki Smrekar; proud grandpa of Christopher, Damien and Morgan; nephew and cousin to many; best friend to Mick Zajac; loving godfather to Amy (Zajac) Grala. He will be greatly missed by his best buddies: Rocky, Butch and Ozzie. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 2, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. from Frank F. Opyt Funeral Home, 13350 S. Baltimore Ave., Chicago, IL to St. Columbia Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, IL. Visitation will be Thursday from 2:00-9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. (773) 646-1133.

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Published by The Times from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1, 2007.

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Cindy Bales

February 11, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of Rich's death. I remember him from St. Columba. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Sincerely, Cindy Bales (Zidich)

Carol Kelly (Forystek)

February 7, 2007

Dear Barb, Jan & Paprocki Family:
I am extending my deepest symphathy to you and your family from the Forystek family. Your brother was a great guy! Please give our condolences to the family and we will always remember Richard.

Amy Grala

February 6, 2007

I read this today and was very touched.

I just wanted to let you know, you mean the world to me. Only a heart as dear as yours woud give so unselfishly.

The many things you've done, and all the times that you were there. Help me know deep down inside how much you really cared.

Even though I might not have said, I appreciate all you did. Richly blessed is how I feel having had a Godfather just like you.

Gloria Smrekar

February 5, 2007

Deepest Condolences.

The Smrekar's
Shawn, Gloria and Morgan

Kathy Procter

February 2, 2007

I worked with Rich for a few years. He was always upbeat, very kind and patient. While I did not know him very well, he seemed really sweet. I hope his family and friends hold good memories that may ease their sadness at this time and in the future. I am very sorry for your loss.

Jim O'Sullivan

February 2, 2007

Dear Barbara,
Thank you so much for sharing the details of Rich's recent medical history and details about his and your family. I know you must have repeated his story 100 times over.

I realized later that I neglected somehow to meet Sandra. Please let her know that Rich was well liked at the office and will be missed.

Once again I really enjoyed meeting to you, Janice and your Father. Your Dad is such a treasure. He hides his sadness well so he may need your strength in the coming
days.

My thoughts are with the whole
Paprocki family on this day...

Sincerely,

Debra (Watson) Kriechbaum

February 2, 2007

My condolences to Ritchie's family.
I also went to St. Columba with him and he was always such a nice guy. He will sorely be missed. Best wishes for the family.

Debra (Watson) Kriechbaum

February 2, 2007

My condolences to Ritchie's family.
I also went to St. Columba with him and he was always such a nice guy. He will sorely be missed. Best wishes for the family.

Frank Terlep

February 1, 2007

My condolences to everyone in Rich's family. I was lucky enough to know Rich since our days together at St. Columba, Washington High School, and for many years after that. He was one of the nicest people and always seemed happy. He will be missed by many....

Richard and Lorelie Kula

February 1, 2007

We would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of Rich, Jr.
May your memories be a comfort to you.
Sincere condolences from one of your cousins,

Alfredo & Julieta Vargas

February 1, 2007

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Christy Schaefer

February 1, 2007

Please accept my condolences.

Matt Glancy

February 1, 2007

The Glancy family would like to extend our deepest condolences to your family. I will always remember Rich with a smile on his face. He was a wonderful person.

Gina

January 31, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the family. Rich will be deeply missed

Michele Rainey

January 31, 2007

Rich will be missed greatly. A wonderfully co-worker for many years. Sending our loving prayers to Sandy and the Family. Michele and Anthony Rainey

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