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Richard Delaney Obituary

Delaney, Richard E.
Aug 29, 1927 - Jan 11, 2014

Rich passed away peacefully after a long illness on Saturday, January 11th, surrounded by family. He served in the Armed Services during World War II and the Korean War. Preceded in death by parents, Edward and Minnie Delaney, and sister, Mary Jane Spangler. Survived by wife of 61 years, Marguerite Delaney; children: Cathy Lorenz (Steve), Ed Delaney (Diane), John Delaney (Diane), and Carol Kuzelka (Steve), all of Omaha; 8 grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Holy Name Parish or St. Robert Bellarmine Parish.
VISITATION begins Tuesday, 6pm at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, with VIGIL SERVICE to follow at 7pm at the church. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL Wednesday, 10:30am, St. Robert Bellarmine Church. Interment, Calvary Cemetery. HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN
DWORAK-CUTLER
WEST CENTER CHAPEL
78th & West Center 402-391-3900
www.heafeyheafey.com


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Published by Omaha World-Herald from Jan. 12 to Jan. 15, 2014.

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Phyllis Rice

January 26, 2014

Marguerite, I'm so sorry for your loss. I worked for Rich for many years at Wheeler Transport. May he rest in peace.

Marian Bogard

January 16, 2014

Marguerite, I am saddened to hear of Rich's death. I know how much you will miss him. My prayers are with you and your family

Barry & Janet Manceaux

January 15, 2014

Rich, a forever friend that will be genuinely missed and never forgotten. You now have your angel wings so please watch over all of us from the heavens, that good things will live on in our lives as they did yours.

Barry & Janet Manceaux

January 15, 2014

Rich, a forever friend that will be genuinely missed and never forgotten. You now have your angel wings so please watch over all of us from the heavens, that good things will live on in our lives as they did yours.

January 14, 2014

RIP Uncle Dick! I'm so sorry for your loss!

All my love,
Rene' Delaney Maslonka

January 13, 2014

So sorry about your loss. I will call later. Love, John and Bernice Delaney

Bill Fead

January 13, 2014

Thanks for your Military Service to Our Country.
Past Commander V.F.W.

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7805 W. Center Road, Omaha, NE 68124

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