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Richard Skaja Obituary

Skaja, Richard W. 81, loving husband of the late Mary "Pat" Skaja (nee Neal), loving father of David C. (Patricia), Diane M. (Richard) Hesketh, Donald R. (Carol), Doris A., Patricia S., Martha L. (Tim) Flynn, Laura S. (Robert) Acke and Judeth S. (William) Brownell, grandfather of 18 and step-grandfather of two, brother of Eleanor Bauler, Robert (Terri) and the late Walter Skaja. Visitation Thursday, 2 to 9 p.m., funeral Friday, 9:30 a.m., from Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd, at Old Orchard Rd., Skokie, to Saint Joseph Church, 1747 Lake Ave., at Ridge Rd., Wilmette. Mass 10 a.m. Interment All Saint Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials American Heart Assoc., or Ray of Hope Foundation. Funeral info: 847-675- 1990 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Dec. 25 to Dec. 26, 2002.

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John Semple

December 29, 2002

As a long time friend & co-worker, I just want to express to Dick's children (what you already know) that Dick Skaja exemplified the best of the definition of a good husband & father & the "spirit" of your parents will always comfort you & your wonderful extended family.

Joanna & Joseph Pasowicz

December 26, 2002

Our deepest sympathy to the Skaja family.

Ron LoSasso

December 26, 2002

My deepest sympathy to the Skaja Family.

I met your father at Pioneer Title Insurance in Chicago back in 1976. He could tell fishing stories that you could close your eyes and feel the boat move. Now Pat can help with the net like she always did at Townsend Flowage.

Goodbye Dick until we fish again.

Ron

I still have that photo of "I'm with Stupid" shirt your Dad wore standing next to me!

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