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Richard Cabrera Obituary
Richard Cabrera, age 71, U. S. Army Veteran, beloved husband of Eileen, nee O'Brien; loving father of Robert (Sylvia), Richard (Lindsay), and Michael (Sara); cherished Pops of Layla, Mason, Lincoln, Isabella, Lucia and Jax; dear brother of Frank (RoseMarie), Ralph (Eileen) Cabrera, Rachel (Chuck)Feinberg, John (Mita), Gloria and the late Bobby Cabrera; also, many nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday, 10:45 a.m. from Modell Funeral Home, 7710 S. Cass Ave., Darien, to Our Lady of Peace Church, Mass 11:30 a.m. Int. Private. In lieu of flowers donations to pancan.org. appreciated. Visitation Wednesday 3:00 to 8:00 PM. For info. 630-852-3595 or www.modelldarien.com.
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Cheryl Gabriel-Macias
April 15, 2023
Eileen and family: I am so sorry to hear about Rick. He was such a good guy. Rey and I always enjoyed seeing you and Rick at your annual party. Those were the days! My condolences to all of your families. Love, Cheryl
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so much fun, going to your house for the party, the animals in my body.
Alice Luetger
April 10, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Rick was an amazing human being. We never saw him without a smile. He brought joy every time we saw him at bowling. His mantra "Nobody misses the 5 pin" lives on forever!! The world will never be the same. We will keep all of you in our prayers and try to live like Ricky!!
james vogan
April 10, 2023
i'm am heartbroken to hear of the news of Rick, he was a great friend for years. God Bless Eileen and the entire Cabrera family.
Mary K Gallmeier
April 9, 2023
To the Cabrera Family: We are in much sorrow @this time for all of you! We will miss Mr. C for all the times he played in with Kevin Sr's band plus his friendship with us. Our thoughts & prayers are very much sent to whole family, especially at this sorrowful time.God bless all of you! Peace & Love, Mary & Kevin Gallmeier, Sr.
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