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Richard LaPage Obituary

LaPage, Richard E. age 59, suddenly Monday, March 8, 2010. Born in Chicago, he was a lifelong resident relocating to Shorewood, IL in 2006. Retired from the City of Chicago Water Department. Loving father of Richard (Deborah) LaPage and the late Ronald (Kathleen) LaPage; beloved grandfather of nine; dear brother of Kenneth (Camille), Charlene (Michael) Hyre, Terry (Rita) and Mary (James) Nowaczyk; fond uncle of many. Funeral Services will be Friday, March 12, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd., Joliet. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip. Visitation Thursday 3-9 p.m. For information: 815-741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 10, 2010.

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Nick Lapage

March 31, 2010

Papa I will miss u alot: ur crazy laugh, u always watchin us playin football, letting us take ur gumballs,and also loving when everyone calling u grandpa. Though the thing I loved most about u is u checking up on me and kenna when my mom and dad were running late. It's gonna be difficult with u gone. I will never forget u. Love ur grandson

Deborah LaPage

March 26, 2010

Father-in-Law, I wish we would have had a chance to say goodbye. I loved you very much and wish I would have said that a little more. I pray that your soul has found it's way home. Love and Hugs Daughter-in-Law

March 25, 2010

Brother you are greatly missed. Still find myself waiting for the phone to ring with your voice on the other end, calling me Clayhammer, and just to bs about how our day is going. I miss you Brother.

March 11, 2010

Rich's presence will be greatly missed in our cul-de-sac. He always brought a smile to all of our faces...especially all of the kids. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this very sad and difficult time.

With Deepest Sympathies,
Scott and Julie Warren

March 11, 2010

Richie, You will be missed. Rest in peace. Mike Sinople and Family

Tony Rossignuolo

March 11, 2010

Ritchie was like a big brother to me in the old neighborhood. He will be missed. I can see him lagging for pennies with the angels, and winning their money.

March 11, 2010

Rich has had many friends and neighbors which I am both, He Would have some great stories to listen too..... Rich will be missed alot. May he rest in peace, Love Gabe

March 10, 2010

March 10, 2010

My prayers and heartfelt sympathies go to the entire LaPage family. Cherish all the good times and memories you have of your Dad, brother, grandpa for that will bring you comfort and peace
in the times ahead. Diana at RMK

Jim&Kay

March 10, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Jen & Dave Pitcher

March 10, 2010

So sorry for your loss. Rich will be missed dearly. He was such a sweet man. So nice to talk to. Spent many times just chatting with him for hours. Got to see all things he enjoyed making!
Sincerely,
Rich's neighbors
Jen & Dave Pitcher

Rachelle Ramon

March 10, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you Mary, and your family at this hard time and we are all saddened by your loss. We are thinking of all of you. Love Rachelle

March 10, 2010

take care and god bless you richie.

john stabrawa

March 10, 2010

take care and god bless you richie.

jim forbes

March 10, 2010

god must have needed a handy man .i will miss him . no more hearing[ LARGE] when he know it was me on the phone.GOD BLESS HIM,forbes

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