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Richard Purviance Obituary
Purviance, Richard Bruce age 42, late of Chicago, suddenly Tuesday, August 30, 2005, at Weiss Memorial Hospital. Born in Lincoln, IL, life long Lockport resident before moving to Chicago. Formerly employed as an RN for several area hospitals. Bruce was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a volunteer for several organizations including Humane Societies and the Salvation Army. Survived by his parents, Richard and Lois (Weaver) of AR, brothers, Mike (Sandy) of CO and Tom (Kala) of Lockport, sisters, Cindy Head of MD and Marci (Pete) Vasiliades of Lockport, nephews and nieces, Tim and Zachary Head, Austin, Aaron and Alexander Purviance, Davis and Connor Purviance, Elyse and Lanie Vasiliades, several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. In lieu of flowers, memorials to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. O'Neil Funeral Home, 1105 E. 9th St. (159th St.), Lockport. Bruce's family will greet relatives and friends, Saturday, in the funeral home chapel, 10 a.m. until time of Memorial Service at 11 a.m., with Rev. Kay Collins officiating. There will be NO visitation. 815-838-5010To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Charles Mallory
July 1, 2020
I know it has been a while, but I just discovered Bruce's obituary. I had the pleasure of working with him during his travel nursing days in NJ. Really sorry for your parent and family. May peace continue to be with you. Love, Charles
Ginny Baumann
September 15, 2005
Bruce, what can I say? I think back to all the funny times like when you burned my wooden ladder, as we were out of fire wood, the fire was getting low and the day we both took off work and sat on the floor watching Witches of Eastwick drinking Manhattans and then the time you sat with me all night with the ca. scare! You were strange and wonderful Bruce, I will always miss you and think about you, I love you my friend.
Love, Ginny
Silvia Nebel
September 8, 2005
My deepest sympathies and prayers for your loss. I work at the Salvation Army, and know that his volunteering was deeply appreciated, and his presence will be missed.
Lori Chaplin
September 2, 2005
My deepest sympathies for your loss. Bruce was a wonderful, fun-loving person and he will be missed. He will always be very much alive in my memories.
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Marge Mostyn
September 2, 2005
Bruce was a student in my first class of first grade in 1968-69. He daily was so refreshing and talkative among 38 other first graders. He was like a little adult and teacher helper.
In 1985 or 86, I was admitted to the emergency room at Silver Cross hospital. "I am sorry I have to hurt you in an artery, Mrs. Mostyn," was his comment. How comforting to see this little guy (now grown up) who was kind to me in the classroom now helping me again.
I haven't seen or heard from him since that day. I am saddened today to hear of his death. He was the FIRST of so many students to capture my heart and convince me to be a teacher.
Prayers go to his family and friends.
Marge Mostyn
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