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Richard Sinnott Obituary
Richard B. Sinnott, 94, proud U.S. Marine Veteran, of LaGrange Park, formerly of Chicago. Beloved husband of the late Winnie Sinnott (nee Gilleran) for a wonderful 70 years. Loving father of Jim (Mary) Sinnott, the late Joyce Bagdon, Rick (Bev) Sinnott, Tom (Donna) Sinnott and Susan Rademacher. Devoted grandfather of Emmet (Jacqui) Sinnott and William (Grace Flaherty) Sinnott; Hillary (Dave) Pilotto; Kevin, Marina (Reed Showalter) Sinnott, Mack and Robert Sinnott; & Molly Rademacher. Dear great-grandfather of Sonny, James, Leo and EJ. Richard was a proud longtime Chief of the Chicago Fire Department, retiring after 30 years of service. Richard also worked as a union bricklayer. He was an accomplished amateur artist, working with various mediums, such as woodcarving, clay, stone, and pencil drawing. Memorial Visitation 10am until time of Memorial Service 12pm Saturday, March 30th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Inurnment to follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Mercy Home for Boys & Girls at mercyhome.org. For Service Info: 708-352-6500 or HJFunerals.com
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John Koch
December 21, 2024
So sorry for your loss.
What a nice man.
We had a lot of fun fishing with Rich & the boys and at the Gilleran get togethers.
God bless all.
Praying for you.
March 21, 2024
Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the memories of Richard surround you.
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Memorial Events
for Richard Sinnott
Mar
30
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Hallowell & James Funeral Home - Countryside1025 West 55th Street, Countryside, IL 60525
Mar
30
Memorial service
12:00 p.m.
Hallowell & James Funeral Home - Countryside1025 West 55th Street, Countryside, IL 60525
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