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Richard La Cien Obituary

La Cien, Richard A. Age 83. Longtime Flossmoor resident, born and raised in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood. He received a B.S. in Accounting and a Juris Doctorate from DePaul University, spending 19 years in private law practice before serving as an Associate Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County from 1980 until his retirement in 2002. Husband for 53 years of Kathleen (nee Lo Verde); father of Mary Ellen (David) Born, Richard (Laura), Gregory (Kim) and Brian (Bridget) La Cien; grandfather of Brendan, Richard III, Gina and Charlie; brother of George (Mit) La Cien and Paul (Marjorie) La Cien CPD, retired; uncle and dear friend of many. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St. (U.S. Rt. 30, 3 blks E. of Western Ave.), Chicago Heights on Friday, February 9th from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Family and friends will meet Saturday morning at Our Mother of Good Counsel Parish, 16043 S. Bell Rd., Homer Glen, IL. Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment private. Memorials in Richard's name to The Dawn Brancheau Foundation at www.DawnsFoundation.org or School District 170 Education Foundation, 30 West 16th Place, Chicago Heights, IL 60411, would be appreciated by his family. For further service information, please contact 708-481-9230 or panozzobros.com.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 8, 2018.
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May I express my sympathy to the family for your loss at this difficult time .May you find comfort in your memories and in the promise at Job33:24-25

February 11, 2018

Dear Kathleen we are so sorry to hear of your loss and offer our deepest condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. Matthew 5:4

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February 10, 2018

You are not alone during this time of sorrow and pain. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss. As you remember your beloved one, the God of peace give you comfort and peace in every way. May you find Strength from the love and care that surrounds you and comfort in the memories that you shared. Please accept my sincere condolences. 2 Thessalonians 3:1

Kiki

February 9, 2018

May I express my sympathy for your loss; at this difficult time, never underestimate the power of prayer. Your Heavenly Father will sustain you:

Rita

February 8, 2018

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Our Mother of Good Counsel Parish

16043 S. Bell Rd, Homer Glen, IL

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