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Richard Alessi Obituary

Alessi, Richard J. dear father of Alex, cherished friend of Jayne Austin, loving son of the late Ignatius and late Mary, beloved brother of David (Barbara), fond godfather of Nick Alessi, and uncle and cousin of many. Funeral Thursday, 9:15 a.m. from The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Home, 7751 W. Irving Park Rd., to St. Beatrice Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment private. Longtime employee of Quality Color Graphics in Elk Grove Village. Visitation Wednesday, 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. 773-276-7800

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 26 to Jan. 27, 2010.

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January 23, 2011

I can't believe it's been a year already. I wish you were here for the Bears/Packers game today. I will always remember you Rich. Love, Art

Craig Haa

January 31, 2010

Alex,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your father. I know that you will remember him your whole life, and be glad for all the times you shared together. My sympathy goes to you and your family.
Craig Haa

January 30, 2010

Alex, Dave, Barbara and Nick,

All of you have been through so much I pray that with time your hearts will heal. Remembering the little things seems to be the hardest to handle. But we all know the clown that Richie was and that is how I choose to remember him.

Arrivederci Richie and God Bless

Darlene in Colorado

Jeff Kaberlein

January 27, 2010

David & Family,
Please accept my condolences. You are in my prayers.

January 27, 2010

I was so sorry to hear that Rich passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you. With deepest sympathy... Maureen Paszkiet, Pleasant Prairie, WI.

Art Eggert

January 27, 2010

Rich was a great friend and much too young to be taken at such a young age. I always will remember our great bowling days and our Las Vegas trip together. I'll miss you Buddy. Love, Art

Kevin Dwyer

January 27, 2010

I had the pleasure of working with Rich through Sabin Robbins Paper. He was a great guy and always had plenty of stories about his son. I was sorry to hear of his passing and my sypathies go out to his family and all of his extended family at Quality Color Graphics. May God be with all of you during this difficult time.

January 26, 2010

i can just imagine the family party going on up there for richie. love to all in heaven carla

Debbie Fini

January 26, 2010

Dave and family, I am very sorry for the loss of Richard. His fight was brave and now he is at peace. Your family will be in my prayers.

January 26, 2010

Jayne, you know he was always in my thoughts and prayers. I have always had you in my heart also. Rich had a wonderful friend in you. We should all be that blessed. There is a special place for those who care for the sick and the dying. Blessed are you.. To Alex, you could not have been loved more. No one here bragged about their kids more than your dad. He loved you very very much. Follow your path, no matter what it is you can not dissapoint him. To all of the rest of his family. Dave, and Barbara Nick and Judy, I hope you find peace in knowing that his pain is over and that he loved you all so much. Enjoy the photos and the stories and the memories of a full of life man. God has blessed you all. To the rest of his friends and co-workers, his extended family, thanks for the memories Rich, the laughter and love that you gave to all of us. I will cherish my years here with you and my visits with Tony at your home forever. I know this is a big paragraph, but, he was a big man in our lives...
Love Mary

January 26, 2010

My cousin, Richie, was one of the bravest people I have ever known. He faced this battle with strenth and determination and when he was losing the battle, he accepted his fate with dignity and courage. I love you, Rich, and know you are in a better place. Hugs, Fran

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