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Richard Luczak Obituary
TAYLORVILLE - Richard Joseph "Rick" Luczak II, 47, of Taylorville passed away at 12:40 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, in Taylorville.
He was born July 21, 1961, in Evergreen Park, the son of Richard J. and Lorraine (Stripeik) Luczak Sr.
Rick was a 1979 graduate of Morrisonville High School and a graduate of Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. He worked in auto sales and auto financing.
Surviving are his parents, Richard and Lorraine Luczak of Morrisonville; brothers, Dennis (Shirl) Luczak of Wentzville, Mo., Thomas (Laurie) Luczak of Honolulu and Pete Luczak of Springfield; sisters, Carmen Luczak of St. Louis and Michelle (Richard) Fuchs of O'Fallon, Mo.; three nieces; and three nephews.
Friends may call from 9-10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, at the St. Maurice Catholic Church in Morrisonville. Memorial Mass will follow at 10 a.m. at the church, with Father Gerald Bunse officiating. Burial will follow at St. Maurice Catholic Cemetery in Morrisonville.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to NAMI, P.O. Box 13014, Springfield, IL 62791.
Perfetti Funeral Home in Morrisonville is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Richard Luczak
Mary Ann Parker (Nedbal)
February 26, 2009
So sorry for your loss, may God be with you and yours now and always.
Randy Harman
February 11, 2009
Luczak Family,
Rick and I worked together for a few years, and it was always an experience. Ever the deep thinker, Rick opened my eyes to some issues that had I had never considered, and encouraged me to look at things from a different perspective. He was a great guy to work with, and his loss has affected me deeply. May your family find peace in the memories that Rick's life has provided you with. He will forever be in my memory.
Gina (Grant) Burcham
February 11, 2009
Pete & Family,
Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Julie (Richter) Kirkpatrick
February 8, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
thomas fedash
February 7, 2009
Richard and family, my sincere sympathy to you on the loss of your son and brother God bless him..
Don Hudson
February 7, 2009
To Rick's Family and Friends,
What a sad day.We will all miss Rick, as he was a fine fellow and a great guy.
I met Rick when he became a member of the Springfield Celts Rugby Football Club.
Rick was a good teammate,and took to the game well. He was always fun to be with during and after the match ,and an all around nice guy.
On behalf of the Celts; we all shall miss Rick and have great memories on and off the Pitch.
Don Hudson,
Springfield, Ill.
Carmen M. Luczak
February 6, 2009
It is so nice and comforting to know my younger brother touched the lives of so many people. On behalf of my parents, my sister, and other brothers, I would like to say THANK YOU to EVERYONE who touched us in whatever way: personal visit, food, cards, gifts, calls. It was so thoughtful of you.
Ricks Older Sister
John Blakeman
February 6, 2009
Dick, Lorraine & Family
I am so sorry that unavoidable work obligations prevented me from attending the visitation and service today. Please know that you have been in my thoughts and prayers these last few days.
Rodney Henderson
February 6, 2009
I was fortunate enough to experience life with Rick in his younger yrs. We played basketball against each other in HS. Then found each other again in college. We were roommates, friends, and teammates are a Rugby club. I recieved an email with the news and stopped to recall all the memories from that time in our lifes. One I hold dear is the time Rick invited me to your home for Christmas as I had to spend it away from my family. Your family welcomed me with open arms and surprised me with a couple of gifts. God's blessings and grace in your time of sorrow.
Dave King
February 6, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
David Montgomery
February 6, 2009
Rick and I used to climb through the Industrial Arts Classroom window to gain access to the gym to play basketball. Pure intent, for the love of the game. I'm not sure why he got so much better and I didn't. When we got tired we would talk for hours about our life goals. My deepest sympathies go out to the Luczak family.
David Garegnani
February 6, 2009
Rick was a good friend. A man without a mean bone in his body. I know he is in a better place. God bless you, Rick and your family
Bryan Forbes
February 6, 2009
To the Luczak Family:
Nothing but heaven itself is better than a friend who is really a friend. ~Plautus
I cannot even begin to count the memories Rick & I had together.
Richard Bails
February 5, 2009
With deepest sympathy.
Sarah Robinson
February 5, 2009
I spent a lot of time talking to Rick at my coffee shop in Taylorville. He would spend hours on end there, and we had a lot of great conversations. He definitely brightened up my days there, and I looked forward to talking to him. He will be missed.
Mary Jo Giaccone (Goebel)
February 5, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rico Ramirez
February 5, 2009
Luczak Family,
I send my best wishes and sympathy to your family. Rick and I got to be good friends while playing rugby. He was a great guy then and I am sure glad to have know him.
May god bless you and comfort you.
Alan MILLBURG
February 5, 2009
I was sadden to here the loss of Rick. I played basketball against Rick in High School, but was also his teammate at LLCC in the 1981 - 1982 basketball season. He was a great friend and teammate he will be missed.
David Ferrill
February 5, 2009
I have many memories of Rick and I, the one that stands out the most was a game of tennis that we played, and neither of us could beat the other. The game went on for hours until we were both so exhausted we just quit! Even as a young man I was soar for quite some time.
February 5, 2009
Im so sorry for your loss
Vic & Paula Waterman
February 5, 2009
Dear Lori, Dick,Dennis, Tom, Pete, Carmen and Michelle,
Our love and prayers go out to each of you during this sad time in your life. I know that you have very many fond memories of Rick. He was a fine young man and he will live on in all of your hearts. Our deepest heartfelt sympathy. The Waterman Family
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