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Richard Pulak Obituary
Pulak, Richard P. age 81, of Palatine, IL, born July 28, 1927 in Chicago, passed away September 13, 2008 in Arlington Heights. Retired from U.O.P. in Des Plaines, IL after 30 years having been awarded several design patents. He was an avid golfer and bowler. WWII Naval Veteran. Survivors include partner, companion, and lovingly referred to as his "Lady Friend" of 30 years, Kay Griesser, daughters Sally (Martin) Nyholt and Peggie Pulak, sons William (Tammie) Pulak, Mark Pulak and the late Brian Pulak, grandfather of Brian, Douglas and Jacquelin. Mass of the Resurrection will be recited Thursday, September 19, 2008, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Thomas of Villanova Church, 1201 E. Anderson Drive, Palatine, IL. Prayers will be said at 9:30 a.m., at Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL. Visitation Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home. Interment will be at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine, IL. Memorials may be made to Catholic Charities. 847-358-7411. 
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Pattie Cantella
September 30, 2008
Dear Pulak Family: I just heard about Dick's passing and wanted to send my condolences to everyone because he was a very special man. I worked with him in the early 1970's at UOP as his secretary and continued our friendship while playing pinochle at lunch and also our many camping trips up to Wisconsin with our group and also bowling for a long time. He was always the gentleman and one of the nicest human beings I've ever met. I'm just so sorry that I didn't know about this until now. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jean Linsner
September 18, 2008
Dear Bill, Tammie and Family:
I read that your dad had passed away, and I wanted to let you know that I am sorry for your loss and that I am thinking about you at this time.
Fondly,
Adrienne Stachowicz
September 15, 2008
Mom,Bill,Tammie,Sally,Marty,Mark, and Peg,
I struggle with words to express but I guess I will start with letting Mom know how thankful I am she found such a special man. Dick has in many ways been like a father to me and I am blessed and proud to be able to say that I feel that he is a part of who I am as a person.
It was wonderful to be with you all this week watching a great family bond together.
I love you all and I look forward to celebrating Dick together this week.
Gods Blessings!
Love, Adrienne
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