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Richard Berry Obituary

Berry, Richard T. U.S. Navy Veteran. Age 74 of Hartford, MI formerly of Chicago Ridge. Beloved husband of Luella (nee Boyd) and the late Louise (nee Bailey), loving father of Karen (Rick) Ceplecha, Jean (Dave) Cornwell, Colleen (Charles) Buche and Joanne (Charles Jr.) Norgle, loving stepfather of Krystal (Robert) McNamara, Arthur Golden, Jackie Phillips, Clarence (Donna) Golden, Luella (late John) McGinnis and Amy (John) Hassett, beloved grandfather of Nicole and Jim Neuman, Kyle and Ian Cornwell, Charlie Buche Jr., Chuck, Brad and Jack Norgle, beloved step grandfather of Bobby, Brian and Shannon McNamara, Beth and Michelle Hawes, Jonathon Golden, Tony and Michael Golden, Liam and Rylee Hassett, Rory (Stephanie), Ryan and Sean McGinnis, step great grandfather of Joey and Jack, dear brother of Eugene (Gloria), Norita Hollingshead and the late Earl, fond uncle and friend to many. Retired member of Sheet Metal Workers Local #73. Visitation Wednesday, 2 to 9:30 a.m. at Hills Funeral Home, Ltd. 10201 S. Roberts Rd. (8000W.), Palos Hills. Funeral Thursday beginning 10:15 a.m. at the funeral home, to Our Lady of the Ridge Church, Mass 11 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Please omit flowers, memorials to American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association appreciated. Info., 708-598-5880.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 5, 2007.
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Grandpa Berry's sparkling eyes and spirit will always be in his daughters and grandchildren. Our love and prayers to the entire Berry family and extended family.

Gwen & Larry Reedy

September 7, 2007

Rich Berry's Daughters:

I remember your father from when I was a boy. He was a big man with a big smile and always laughing. My parents were fond of him. People like your father are few and far between. I am sorry for your loss.

Tom Lynch Jr.

September 6, 2007

Berry Family:

May all of you find comfort in the memories and love shared with your father. We have wonderful memories of time spent with Rich. He will be missed. We will keep him in our prayers.

Bill and Karen Coglianese

Karen Coglianese

September 6, 2007

DICK, YOU TOUCHED AND MOLDED MANY LIVES ALONG YOUR WAY. YOU GAVE GUIDANCE TO THOSE OF US IN THE TRADE THAT CAN'T BE COMPARED. YOU HELPED MANY OF US TO GROW TO BECOME BETTER MEN. YOU MADE US LAUGH AND YOU MADE US CRY. YOUR WISDOM AND CHARACTER WILL BE SOROWFULLY MISSED. MY RESPECTS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY.

BILL BABCOCK

September 6, 2007

Played golf with Rich at Hickory Hills and up in Michigan for over 20 years,sure gonna miss you.

Dave Hickey

September 6, 2007

Artie, I only met your step dad a few times, but he seemed to be full of life. I know you will miss him, but remember God has His plans and they include all of us. Take care and cherish the memories he left you and your family.

Honey Moran

September 5, 2007

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