Richard Smart Obituary

Its going to be 7 years next week and not a minute goes by where I don't think of you. I miss you so much and I know you are probably watching over us. You were the best and I will never forget you. Love you Ricky!

A pound the anniversary of the death of Ricky Smart, it doesn't seem that a year has gone by already. I still go to Beth's house my sister to look @ her front door thinking Ricky is going to walk through any minute. Ricky, you have been in my thoughts everyday since this happened, and you will continue to be with me in spirit, also,in my memories. Hope that you are in peace Ricky. Until we meet again, but this time it will be heaven.
All my love, Aunt Kathy

Ricky waz and awesome man

Ricky,
You grew up next door to me and you taught me mostly everything I know today. I would never be the person I am today with out you, You made everyone's life alot easier and a whole lot happier when you were here. For all of us who knew you we are incredibly blesssed. You are my best friend and always will be. I love you so much more than I can ever elaborate in words. Once I was afraid of life after death and now I look forward to it. Hang out with my mom okay, I sure in hell know she's happy to see you.

Love you always!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Beth I am praying for the Lord to give you and all the lives touched by your son the strength to carry on. It is so difficult to carry on when you lose a loved one but the Lord will take care of you. May you find joy and peace in knowing so many people care about you.
Love You and Miss You.
Debra - You silly woman (remember that saying)

Ricky:
I loved you from the first moment I saw you....I will miss you deeply...You will always be my #1 Grandson...Love Always, Grandma Pat

Ricky touched my life in a number of ways. He was quiet, yet friendly. He was bold yet humble. He had a strong physique yet a tender heart. He had no qualms about showing love to his family. He's the first person I remember speaking to when I first came to Chicago, he was younger then. He has affected my life even though I live in the UK. My wife Lorraine is stunned, I'm shocked. We are both very sad. Our love goes out to Rick, Beth, Lindsey and Emma, also to Katy and Patricia and the rest of the family. Our prayers are for you.

Ricky was was always there, when ever someone needed him. He was like the son, I never had. He brought great joy to me and my daughter Alyssa. I remember, I use to babysit him for Beth, he was full of life as a little guy and as an adult. I will remember his smile and laughter. This loss will be a very difficult to over come.I will miss you terribly. I know he is with God, and that does bring some comfort. Ricky you will always be in my thoughts, and I will visit your resting place every chance I get. To my loving sister Beth, and her family, all my love to you guys in this time of grieving.

Kathleen

Ricky was always a very sweet and easy person to talk to whenever we saw each other. I am so glad that I had the pleasure of meeting him and growing up with him around. He was a great guy and will be deeply missed. I am so sorry to hear about what happened and I will never forget him. I am thinking about you guys.
Love,

Dear Smart Family and Katie ,
We are so sorry about the passing of Ricky. It's hard to understand why he was taken so young, but we hope you find comfort in knowing you were a special part of such a wonderful well-lived life. Ricky was a wonderful guy. A true gentleman. He accomplished much in his time here on earth. He served his country proudly for which we are so thankful. We were so lucky to have had him come into our lives. God's peace and love be with all of you.

Dear Smart Family and Katie ,
We are so sorry about the passing of Ricky. It's hard to understand why he was taken so young, but we hope you find comfort in knowing you were a special part of such a wonderful well-lived life. Ricky was a wonderful guy. A true gentleman. He accomplished much in his time here on earth. He served his country proudly for which we are so thankful. We were so lucky to have had him come into our lives. God's peace and love be with all of you.

Ricky You Were A Great Friend!! You Will Always Be With Me... My Thoughts And Prayers Are With You

Love
Guy C. Cabrol

I was deeply saddened to hear of your terrible loss. I was able to attend the visitation and I was profoundly moved by all the photograph's and the loving family evident in the images.Although I did not know Ricky very well,I can see he was a very loving and well loved young man and his loss is tragic....my thought's are and will continue to be of him and your family.

We will always treasure the wonderful moments we shared with Ricky. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Mark & Liz Montanez and
Family - Kelsey, Sean and Ryan

to the Smart Family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Our Prayers are with you.Its been a while since we've seen one another at church,
(Jeff Pk.)

Ricky will always be remembered as "Schroeder" from the Resurrection H.S. play "Charlie Brown". His soft yet large smile will be missed. God bless him for serving the greatest country in the world. Our deepest condolences, The Lukacs Family

Beth, I really miss you. My prayers are extended to you and your family. God bless you and your family.

With all the love I have,
Gina P. Dunlap

Beth, you are in my prayers. I am sorry for your loss.

Beth, My Prayers go out to you and your family. I'm so sorry to hear about your son Richard. God bless you and your family.

Much Love to you Beth.
Tammy White

Though I haven't seen either of you in years, please know that my heart goes out to you and your family. Such a tragic loss, I am so sorry!

Tina Sieburg (Josetti) and Family

I'm still in shock! I will always remember Ricky as one of the most amazing people I went to high school with and truly loved him with all of my heart. My thoughts are prayers are with you.
-Jackie Alcantar

Rick, Beth, Lindsay & Emma,

So sorry to hear about your loss of your wonderful son. Kristen and I were saddend to hear of your loss. You were such wonderful neighbors to us. God Bless you and your family.

Kim and Kristen

Dear Beth, Rick, Lindsey, Emma and Catherine-
My heart is heavy with the loss of Rickey. As the days go by it will get a bit easier and your friends and family will be near to comfort you. May the Good Lord Bless you as we keep you all in our prayers.

i'll miss ya buddy. i just wish i could have seen ya again. i am proud to have served with you. me, dan, and jarrod will never forget you. rest in peace

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

We are truly sorry for your loss. Richard was a true and dear friend to our daughter. Sarah really wanted to be there but is stationed in Japan. He will be dearly missed. Your family is in our prayers.

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss.


Ilyce Wurtz and Samantha Evans

It was such an honor and blessing to be part of your life while you were growing up.Your family was blessed with truly an amazing gift from the lord.cut short by fate the sorrow felt now in the hands of the lord till we all meet again Rick,Beth,Lindsay,Emma rose,and all the others,our deepest condolences.Michael and vicki Sawinski..

Beth-

My prayers are with you and your family during these troubled times. It's not easy what your going through but prayer heals all things. Take your time and know that your work family is here for you.

Nechelle & Terrence Latham

My Deepest Condolences to the Smart family. You all are in my Prayers. Although I never got the opportunity to meet your son - Beth, you always talked about him and I knew he was a great young man. May GOD continue to BLESS and Keep all of you in His loving care.

Francine Housley (Hub International)

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Please know your family are in my prayers. I never met Richard but after meeting Beth and Richard, I know he was a great person. May the Lord give your family strength, comfort and peace.

Beth Smart & Family,

I am truly sorry for your loss. You and your family are definitely in my prayers, and I have asked my church family to pray for you.

God Bless,

Praying for you Beth and your family. -Raven Bell (Hub International)

Beth:
Although the loss is great, you are strong and together with your family you will grieve, then you will heal and eventually you will thrive again.
Sincerely,
Valerie DeBoer
Hub International

Our deepest condolences and prayers are with the Smart family as well as anyone who may have come in contact with Ricky. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you go thru this difficult time and know that we are here if you need anything at all.

Jen & Mike

your life too short, we wish you could've stayed a while... all your loved ones here loved your smile... you live on in our hearts, a simple thought you see, the only problem is... our hearts feel empty...
You left us here feeling broken apart... the love that is felt is an immeasurable distance herat to heart...

Much love to you guys...(Ricky you will always be my lil guy)
Marci

My heart is breaking for all of you...

I wrote this yesterday...

Your life too short, wish you could've stayed a while... your loved ones here loved your smile.... you live on here in our hearts, such a simple thought, the problem there you see, is that our hearts feel empty, children and parents should never be a part, however the love is such an immeasurable distance heart to heart.

I love you Rick, Beth Lindsey and Emma
(Ricky you will always be my lil guy)

Marci Schmidt

I can't express how sad I feel about the loss of Richard. He was a dear
person and will be missed by all.

Joan Binder (Katie's aunt) and
Norm Silber

To Beth, Rick, Lindsey & little Emma -
You are in my prayers. I lift my eyes to our Lord that he give you strength and comfort through this most difficult time. With deepest sympathies and all my love, Penny Vickas (Wood Dale, IL)

To the Smart family,
I cannot express how sorry I am for loss. Richard was
a dear person and will be missed by all who knew him.

Joan Binder (Katie's aunt) and Norm Silber

my deepest sympathy to the smart family

ilyce wurtz,norridge,illnois

All my prayers to the Smart Family. My heart aches for you all. Such a sudden and sad loss to such a wonderful guy and terrific family. All my love.

You are now in a wonderful place and ask God to give all those that love you peace in their hearts.
I remember when you used to come home after school and played with Dennis and Sarah. Thank you God we had the opportunity to shared some time with him.
Estella

My deepest condolences to your family. I cant even express how sorry I am for your loss.