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McFarlane, Richard J. Ret C.P.D, age 74, beloved husband of the late Jean Marie nee Moody, Greatest Dad of Kelly (the late John) Baker, Colleen, Maureen, Lauren, Lisa and Richard M. Sgt. CPD (Kelly) McFarlane. Dearest PaPa of Evan, Jenna and Colin Baker, Morgan, Kaitlyn and Megan McFarlane. and special PaPa to Dorine Condon and Riley McNamara. Devoted son of the late Francis and Catherine nee Fogarty McFarlane. Dear brother of the late Francis "McGee" (the late Dolly), Ronald "Moon" Ret Lt. CPD (Joanne McFarlane O'Connor), Martin "Mort" Ret. CPD (Beverly), Robert (the late Dorothy), James (the late Toni), Allen and Morgan "Mac" (Barbara) McFarlane. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Cherished brother in law and friend to many. Veteran U.S. Army. Retired Chicago Police Officer after 34 years of dedicated service, a member of the Canaryville Veterans Association, Fraternal Order of Police and The St. Jude League. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The American Heart Association. Funeral Saturday 9:15 am from Thomas McInerney's Sons Funeral Home, 4635 S Wallace St. to St. Gabriel Church for Mass of the Resurrection at 10 am Rev. William McFarlane officiating. Visitation Friday 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Mausoleum of the Archangels. For further information please call 773-268-0703.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 21, 2010.

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November 18, 2010

No words have ever been written to truly describe how blessed we were to have such a wonderful man in our lives, our Dad, Richard McFarlane.

Jeananne (Conrad) Roche

October 27, 2010

I want to express my family's deepest condolences to the McFarlane family in this time of great sorrow. He is with your mom again, both wrapped in God's loving arms.

Allyson Serdiuk

October 25, 2010

Lisa, You have my deepest sympathy on the death of your dad. May God bless bless you and your family.

Emma Allen

October 25, 2010

Lisa, I am so sorry for your lost. My condolence to you and your family. Stay strong and keep the faith. May God bless you and your family.

Marty and Therese Tew

October 24, 2010

So sorry to hear of Rich's passing. I have the fondest memories of "Big Rich" fishing on Lake Michigan with us. Cherish the memories of Rich as they will last a lifetime.

Paul Slowik

October 22, 2010

Rich, I'll miss seeing your dad at your place. I always enjoyed chatting with him. God bless the McFarlane family.

Margaret and Family

October 22, 2010

Kelly,Colleen,Maureen,Lauren,Lisa,Richie and Kelly-I am so very sorry for your loss. Your Dad was the last in a long line of those special McFarlane men. I know you will all miss him terribly, but please remember he is now with your Mom, who he was so in love with, all of his brothers (It's been so long) and his parents. He is happy, and I know he wants you to be, also. God bless you all!

Bill & Sylvia Coogan

October 22, 2010

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

Kathy Kennedy-Brown

October 22, 2010

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. My heart aches for all of you. He was a great Father and you could tell how proud he was of all of you.May God watch over your family during this difficult time. Love you

Sally Pegausch

October 22, 2010

My Thoughts and Prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.

shantell

October 22, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sorrow. May God bless you with the strength you need to get through this difficult time.

ANNA BOWEN

October 22, 2010

THERE ARE NO WORDS, ONLY LOVE AND HUGS AND PRAYERS TO MY DEAR FRIENDS. GOD BLESS YOU RICH, AND I HOPE YOU AND JEAN ARE HAVING A WONDERFUL REUNION DANCING IN THE BEAUTIFUL HEAVENS ABOVE. I LOVE YOU ALL.
ANNE BOWEN

October 21, 2010

i am so sorry for your loss i will kept you in my prayers, just know he will always live in the hearts of his love one

Bill & Marion Jensen

October 21, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. He was a fantastic friend, an unbelievable person, and an even better fishing partner...He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Your family is in our prayers.

Ann (Jensen) Ligue

October 21, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. Rich was an amazing person, someone I always looked up to along with my dad. May you find comfort in your many wonderful memories of him.

Ann & Eddie Ligue

October 21, 2010

A little girl needs her daddy
To love her with manly charm,
To soothe her when she’s hurt,
And keep her safe from harm.

A girl needs her dad
To show her a man who’s good,
To help her make right choices,
As only a father could.

A woman needs her father
Just to be aware,
He’ll always be there for her
To sustain her and to care.

You’ve been all these things, Dad.
I hope that you can see
How much I treasure you;
You mean everything to me!

Dad;
When I was a little girl, I can still remember all our happy moments we shared together. People said that because I was the youngest girl in the family that I was a spoiled brat, and I guess I was. You were my mentor, you thought me a lot of things in life, moral values, respect for elders, and things that are useful to our everyday life. As a Dad, you showed me of the how, the why, and the where. No matter what has come about; you were always there. Years may come and go, but your memory will never be erased. I once knew a man, who gave love at his best, and no one can ever take your place. I will miss you so much DAD!

All my love, all my life, with all my heart…I love you!
Lisa

Reta Brown

October 21, 2010

Lauren & Maureen, may God be with you and your family at this time. You have my deepest sympathy. God Bless.

James Moody

October 21, 2010

To Our "McFarlane" Clan -- It is with the deepest sorrow we learned of the loss of your Dad. He was a great father and wonderful husband who loved his family so very much. We hope knowing that he is now reunited with the love of his life will give you comfort. We will miss him but know he will live on in the memories of all of us who loved him.

God bless you all. You are in our hearts and prayers.

Love,
Uncle Jim and Aunt Linda

Nancy Regan Cunningham

October 20, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the McFarlane family. May you find strength in all the fond memories your Dad Rich left you. He is now in heaven with your Mom in Gods arms. God Bless all of you.

Andy Ciezobka

October 20, 2010

May God bless you,and keep you.

Pat Ford

October 20, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the wonderful family of Rich and Jean, my dear dear friends. I know you are now together in Heaven where there is no more pain and suffering. I know you will always be there for your family and shower them with your care and love. You both did such an awesome job while here on Earth and God needs you both up there., He has lots for you to do .. Rich, the angels cannot wait to taste those delicious tomatoes you grew every year. My prayers and Love are with you all. Pat & Russ Ford

veronica oconnell

October 20, 2010

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

Tom Toolis

October 20, 2010

I was truly sorry hearing of the passing of Rich. I will remember him and your family in my prayers at this difficult time.

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