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Richard Burian Obituary

Richard Paul Burian, Sr.

Richard Paul Burian, Sr., age 90, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Monday, February 11, 2019.

Survived by his wife of 64 years, Rosemary Burian; his children, Richard (Cindy) Burian, Elizabeth (Donald) Brady, Mark (Jodi) Burian and Alan (fianc , Susan Bailey) Burian; his grandchildren, Nick Burian, Brad (Nicole) Burian, Brittany Brady, Doug Burian, Sam Burian, Kaylee Burian, Alex Burian, Emily Burian and Sabrina Burian.

Preceded in death by his parents, Bartholomew (Rose) Burian; his four brothers and eight sisters.

Richard was born May 23, 1928, in Joliet, IL. He was a graduate of Joliet Junior College. Richard worked as a lithographic printer and he retired from Jahn and Ollier Printing Company in Chicago, IL. He was a veteran of the Korean War.

The family would like to sincerely thank the Silver Cross Home health care and to Sue and Tony from the Joliet Area Community Hospice for their extended care.

As it was his request, Cremation rites were accorded. Private church services will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be at Saint Cyrils Cemetery.

For more information, please call 815-725-0100 or visit www.farkasfuneralhome.com

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Published by Herald-News on Feb. 24, 2019.

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Tom and Carole Pajak

March 3, 2019

Aunt Rosemary and family, it is with sadness that we learned of Uncle Richie's passing. We are thinking of all of you and saying a prayer each day for the entire family.
As Pearl Ann alluded to, Uncle Richie was a devoted fisherman and that is also how we will remember him.
Much love to everyone
Tom and Carole Pajak and family

PearlAnn SnowStar Nosil

February 25, 2019

Uncle Richard-may you enjoy the rest in heaven and hopefully find the best fishing hole up there -PearlAnn SnowStar Nosil ---Mom Lucya and Brother Charles , wife Reyna also are saying a prayer for your family and friends who will miss you---they will miss you so much

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