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Richard Leitelt Obituary

Leitelt, Richard D. Age 72. Longtime Homewood resident formerly of Chicago's southside. Retired President of the family owned United Floor Machine Company, originated in 1948. U.S. Army Veteran. Graduate of Mt. Carmel High School and the University of Dayton. Husband of the late Colleen (nee Gannon); father of David Leitelt, Michael (Alicia) Leitelt and Deidre Panozzo; grandfather of Zachary, Ashley, Ashleigh, Danielle, Nicholas, Thomas and Julianna; son of the late Anna (nee Sommer) and Charles Leitelt; brother of Carol Smith, Judy Johnson, and the late Mary Ann Busch and Charles Leitelt; beloved uncle and dear friend of many. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St. (U.S. Rt. 30, 3 blks E. of Western Ave.), Chicago Heights on Thursday, May 15th from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services Friday 11:00 a.m. Burial private. 708-481-9230 or www.panozzobros.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 14, 2014.

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Jim Mangan

May 28, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Rita Leitelt Lew

May 14, 2014

Our prayers and thoughts surround you during this difficult time of loss.

"Biff" Gagliano

May 14, 2014

Do not stand beside my grave and cry
Because I am not there
I am still alive

I'm the sunlight sparkling on the grains of wheat
I'm the cool ocean breeze in the summer's dense heat

I'm as free as the wind that makes the leaves quiver
And as alive as the water that rushes down the river

So do not miss me
Because I was never gone
I'm with you like the stars
That shine until dawn

So please
Do not stand beside my grave and cry
Because I am not there
I have not died

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and may the memories of Rich remain in your hearts and bring you comfort and joy. He will be missed by us all.

May 14, 2014

Prayers and sympathy to the family. May you be consoled as you continue Richard's legacy.
Mary Ellen and Bill Schmelzer

Zachary Leitelt

May 14, 2014

Rest in peace grandpa. You are with grandma now. I miss and love you.

May 14, 2014

My condolences to the family. May you be encouraged by God's promise. John 5:28

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