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Richard Lusk Obituary

Lusk, Sr., Richard J. 84 years young, of Chicago, Illinois, died on July 24, 2015, in Tampa, Florida, surrounded by his loving family. Richard was a financial planner for 40 years and a veteran of the Korean War. Beloved husband of Grace (nee Shea); loving father of Richard (Belinda), Mary Ann, Thomas (Nancy), John (Darcy), William (Kelli), Lawrence (Geraldine), Michael and Margaret (Jorge) Alvarez; cherished grandfather of 13, Jennifer, Grace, Maria, Thomas, Elizabeth, Lisa, Laura, Veronica, Patrick, Caroline, Maggie, Charlie and Jack; dearest brother of James (Rita), Barbara and the late Robert, Thomas, John (Judy) and Veronica; special uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation 9:30 a.m., Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m., August 1, 2015, at St. Cajetan Church, 2445 West 112th St., Chicago, IL. Memorials to VHL Alliance (www.vhl.org), 2001 Beacon St., Suite 2006, Boston, MA 02135. Services entrusted to Gonzalez Funeral Home, Tampa, FL. 813-931-1833.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 30, 2015.

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September 17, 2015

Grace, I just read of Dick 's death. I am so sorry for your loss. What a lot of wonderful memories I have of times with you. Many good times with the CG people - and they really were good people. Please know my love and prayers are with you at this time.
Barb Vear Fisher

August 3, 2015

Gracie, memories are forever. I will miss my long time friend and sometime mentor. Vern Wiersma

Chip Heinlen

August 1, 2015

To all the Lusk's, condolences on Mr Lusk's death. I have fond memories of growing up around the Lusk house on Seeley and Oak Hills with Tom and the rest of the kids. Mr. Lusk was a great man and will be missed by many. I cannot attend the visitation and mass as we are out if town.

Jim & Linda Anthony

July 31, 2015

Sorry to hear of Dick's death. He will be missed.

Jennifer Barliant

July 30, 2015

So sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies to the entire Lusk family.

Theresa Duffy McGuire

July 30, 2015

My condolences on the loss of your father. I have fond memories of time spent together when our fathers were involved in the St. Cajetan Athletics Association. My sympathies to Mrs. Lusk and the entire Lusk family. I won't be in town for the mass celebrating his life.

Charles

July 30, 2015

Dear family and friends, so sorry for your loss, you can find the comfort you need in God's word at John (5:25, 28-29) my condolences.

July 29, 2015

Our condolences to the Lusk Family... We are very sorry for your loss.
God Bless,
Kevin and Michelle Smale

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St. Cajetan Church

2445 West 112th St., Chicago, IL

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Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Cajetan Church

2445 West 112th St., Chicago, IL

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