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Richard Espinosa Obituary

Espinosa, Richard Age 71. Loving father of Heather Espinosa; beloved son of the late David G. and Frances; loving brother of Carmella Espinosa, Raymond Espinosa, Joseph Espinosa, Gloria (John) Vitalo and the late David Espinosa; also many nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. from Richard Modell Funeral Home & Cremations Services, 5725 S. Pulaski Rd. to St. Symphorosa Church Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Visitation Monday 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. (773)767-4730 or www.rjmodellfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 24, 2016.

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Adrian and family

January 18, 2026

Hi Uncle Richie, we love and miss you sooo much. I especially miss our Bears talks and watching the games together with all the Uncles. Bears are doing great! Bear Down!

Gloria Vitalo

January 17, 2026

Richie,
We Miss You! I hope all you are together watching over us. Sending our love and big hugs to all of you.
The Bears are doing good.

Adrian & family

September 24, 2025

Hi Uncle Richie, the Bears finally looked good this past week. Hopefully you and Uncle Joey & Uncle Raymond aren´t arguing to much about the game. I´m sure Grandma is making sure you´re all good. Anyways We all love you and miss you dearly.

Gloria Vitalo

September 23, 2025

Richie I miss you so much. I hope everybody’s together watching over all of us

Adrian & Family

January 17, 2023

Always thinking of you Uncle Richie. I know you and Uncle Joey are in Heaven watching football disagreeing on who will win the SB. Let Uncle Joey know we all miss and love him too! Bears are going to be great next season. #1 pick, lots of money to spend. Boys are always talking about you uncles just the other day we were reminiscing with Lucy about you guys. We all love you! Always on our minds.

Harris Family

February 2, 2016

Dear Espinosa Family, we are deeply sorry for your loss. God does care, he promise to comfort and soothe us during difficult times such as these. (Psalms 94:18,19)

Little Adrian

February 1, 2016

Hey Uncle Richie, sorry I never went down to visit, but I know one day we'll talk again, hope you know I love & miss you, and will keep you in my prayers.

January 28, 2016

Sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort strengthen you doing this difficult time. Psalms 83 : 18.

Frank Perez

January 25, 2016

This is for all my cousins Carmen,Gloria, Raymond,and Joey. I am so sorry to hear of Richie's passing. And even sorrier that I could not be there with you all today. But I do remember most, was when we all lived close together in Chicago many years ago , playing baseball in an old open lot next to where we lived. I was too young to really know what was going on but I remember them always talking about the White Sox and the Cubs,and who was the better of the two teams. Rest in peace Richie , my prayers are with you and your family .

Huerta's

January 25, 2016

We are so very sad to have heard the news that you had passed. Although it has been sometime since we all saw each other, we will never forget you. You were a man with a big heart and you will be truly missed!

God bless your family,
Love the Huerta Family

Emilia Suarez

January 25, 2016

I was so very sad to hear of the passing of Rich...or as my sister and I called him "Papa Rich" (he use to date our Grandmother) It has been several years since I last saw him, but anytime he would come up in conversation I always go back to fond memories of how sweet and kind hearted he was. You will be truly missed.

Love,
Millie
(Huerta Family sends deepest condolences)

joe perez

January 25, 2016

I was so sad to hear the new's that Richie passed away! It's been a long time since the last time i seen Richie, although his memory of Richie will be ever lasting! May God rest his soul and rest in peace! God bless the family!

Julian Cortez

January 25, 2016

Dear Uncle Ritchie,
Im very grate for you what you've done for me
you always gave me a smile with you're kindness and it was sad to see you go all the fun times we had together i will always cherish it and remember it i miss you.

Gabriel Romero

January 24, 2016

I will miss you calling me "Guy" and mixing my brothers and my name up.
Love you with all my heart.

Lucy Romero

January 24, 2016

Uncle Ritchie,
I appreciate all the love and time you dedicated to my boys.Loved the big heart you had to include my daughter and anaise.I thank you for everything.You will always be terribly missed.Sunday's games and pizza were fun times with you.

Gavin Romero

January 24, 2016

Dear Uncle Richie,
I'm very sad to see you go, I will miss our annul birthday trips we took and the lunch we would get afterwards. I promise every year I will keep this tradition alive with all my brothers in your honor. I also miss you asking me why am I not wearing my glasses. I love you always your nephew Gavin

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Gabriel Romero

January 24, 2016

Uncle Richie,
You will be forever missed and I will always cherish the moments we had when you came over and visited. I will remember the great conversations we had and the wisdom you always shared. I always knew you loved me because you always told me how important school was and you always worried about me in school. Uncle Richie I will always cherish our time together and forever love you.

Joseph Espinosa

January 23, 2016

"Bear"
I will never forget you. I'm going to miss you coming to visit and spending time with me. You will always be in my heart. I Love You!
Joey "Cubby"

Darlene Hernandez

January 23, 2016

Uncle Richie ,
You are going to be missed from all the great family gatherings that we had cook outs, birthdays, & we miss playing 500 Rumie with you. We know that you are in a better place now with Grandma & Grandpa & Uncle Davy. Your memories will always be in our hearts.





Love Always from the Hernandez Family

Gloria Vitalo

January 23, 2016

My heart is so broken. You are going to be missed so much. I try keeping a smile because I know you are with Mom, Dad and the rest of our family. We all have so many fond memories, stories and a lot of laughter to look back on.
Rest in Peace, I Love You, Your sister Gloria

Mom & Richie

GLORIA Vitalo

January 23, 2016

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3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

G Martinez Funeral Home (formerly Richard J. Modell)

5725 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629

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Funeral Mass

9:30 a.m.

St. Symphorosa Church

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5725 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629

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