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Richard DeSio Obituary

DeSio, Richard Edward age 54, of Berwyn, suddenly, October 30, 2005, devoted son of Katherine (nee Kiziol) and the late Bernard DeSio, beloved fiance of Diane Anton, dear brother of Bernadette (Don) Turner and Louis (Alma) DeSio, uncle of Joshua (Julie) and Matthew (Nancy) Turner and Katherine (Greg) Mones, loved by Karen (John) Windebank, Dianne (Martin) Stansbury and Allison (Jeff Terry) Anton. Service Thursday, November 3rd, 11 a.m., at Svec & Sons Funeral Home, 6227 W. Cermak Rd., Berwyn. Private cremation. In lieu of flowers, memorials to his mother appreciated. Visitation Wednesday, 2 until 9 p.m. 708-484-2050 or 773-242-2027.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 1, 2005.

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Diane Anton

October 26, 2024

In loving memory of a wonderful person. I will love you and miss you always.

Diane Anton

October 26, 2019

Miss you everyday that passes. Love you still.

Seetha Gunda

November 21, 2005

I was on vacation for last 5 weeks and heard the news just today.

It was a shock to hear the news.

I worked with Rich for many years.

I always respected his ideas and his professionalism. He was always cheerful and a pleasure to be around. He always treated everyone with respect. His soul is in my prayers during this transition. His sudden death shocks me and I extent my sincere sympathy to his family and friends.

Diane Anton

November 20, 2005

My heart is broken. My memories live on. Thank you so much for being in my life. I will miss you until the stars no longer shine. You were my joy, my happiness, my true love.

Jerry Kenney

November 8, 2005

I worked with Rich for many years at our adjacent work areas, until my retirement in 1999. I always respected his ideas and his professionalism. He was always cheerful and a pleasure to be around. He always treated everyone with respect. His soul is in my prayers during this transition. His sudden death shocks me and I extent my sincere sympathy to his family and friends.

Larry Walsh

November 3, 2005

To The Desio Family:



My deepest sympathy on the loss of Rich, he was a great human being. Rich and I go back many years and I agree with many of the others who have signed this book. He was always cheerful and a pleasure to be around. He always treated everyone with respect.



You are in my prayers during this difficult time and for the difficult times ahead.

Gene Carmack

November 3, 2005

To the Desio family,

I am shocked and saddened at Rich's passing. having been a former coworker for over 25 years, I will miss him tremendously. Knowing that he will not be around the people he loved and cared for, I offer them my sympathy and prayers. God Bless You Rich and your family.

Sereta Mason

November 2, 2005

My buddy,my friend, my good pal. I will miss you.

Nelda Sykes

November 2, 2005

My good friend Rich, after 30 years its going to be strange not to see that face and knowing smile. Someone you could count on to be himself and a great person. BlueCross will never be the same without Rich; I miss him already.



Continued prayers and blessings to the family always.......

Annie Ho

November 2, 2005

Rich touched our lives in his special ways. He will always be remembered.

Dawn Angel

November 2, 2005

I am deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Rich. It will be difficult to come to work everyday and not see him at all the usual places that we would cross paths. Many times he was the first person I would see in the morning walking into the building, and those became good days because of his wonderful attitude. There is nothing that I can say that will make this any easier but, take comfort in the fact that he has truly touched and left a mark on so many lives.

Jose A. Ramos

November 2, 2005

My prayers go out to Rich's family . He will be missed , In the 25 years of knowing him there was always a smile on his face and he was an easy person to joke with and laugh with. I am deeply sadden by your loss. May god bless you all.

Tom O'Connor

November 2, 2005

To the DeSio Family,



Sorry for your loss. I knew Rich for a relatively short time, but long enough to aquaint myself with him and his saucy/no frils approach to work. He was very respected by me, and many others.

Harris Koehn

November 2, 2005

My deepest sympathies go to Richard's family and friends. His good humor, cheerfulness, and honesty will be missed, but remembered.

Klaus Hohne

November 2, 2005

Until my retirement in 2001, I worked with Rich for many years. I always respected his ideas and his professionalism. He was a significant asset to our department and a valuable resource to HCSC. His sudden death saddens me and I extent my sincere sympathy to his family.

Kevin Morrin

November 2, 2005

I was saddened to hear that Rich Desio passed away. Rich was a very nice person and always found a way to make you smile. I have had to utilize his knowledge so many times as he was always helpful and a hard worker. He will be missed by so many but not forgotten. Please extend my deepest sympathy.

Ella Dinkins

November 1, 2005

HCSC will truely miss the bright smile and laughter of Rich. His smile always made me feel better.

May God bless your family!

Trent Harville

November 1, 2005

I enjoyed working with Rich at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois. He always had a smile on his face and was full of life. Needless to say I was shocked and saddened to hear of his passing. May God be with his family and friends during this time of need.

Mary Leahy

November 1, 2005

To Rich Desio Family:



I am shocked and saddened by this loss. Rich was a great mentor and wonderful friend to me. Having worked with him, I can attest to his critical thinking skills and most of all his compassion and respect for others. My deepest sympathy is extended to you.



Although words cannot begin to ease the sorrow of your loss. Please know that you are in the prayers of so many who care.



So Long Pal....

Jimmy and Veronica Thomas

November 1, 2005

Our lost is God's gain.

You are all in our prayers.

May God Bless You...

Denise Carrasquillo

November 1, 2005

I will miss Rich. He was so full of life and always cheerful.

Jeanette Wright

November 1, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Rich will be greatly missed.



Jeanette

Jeanette Wright

November 1, 2005

Rich was a great guy and a pleasure to work with. He will be greatly missed.



My deepest sympathies and blessings are with you all at this time.



Jeanette

Lori Orr

November 1, 2005

To The Family Of Mr. Desio;



My prayers are with you. Richard will greatly be missed.



Regards,

Lori Orr

BCBSIL

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