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Richard Sorley Obituary

Sorley Sr., Richard E. Beloved husband of Loraine (nee Miller); loving father of Kim Wooden, Mike (Cheryl), Karen Keehma, Jim, Ann Marie (Marty) Rafacz, Rick, Janet (Chip) Jirek; cherished Papa of Christyn and Jennifer Sorley; Eddie, Derrick and Julianne Rafacz; Ricky Sorley III; William and Daniel Jirek; great-Papa of Kayli Sorley and Jack Dietz; loving brother of Judy (Don) Robinson; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Member of Action Sertoma, American Legion Post #757, Retired member Pipefitters Local Union #597. Visitation Thursday 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Friday 11:00 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge to St. Linus Church, 10300 S. Lawler Ave., Oak Lawn, IL. Mass 12:00 Noon. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations can be given to Sertoma Centre, Inc., 4343 W. 123rd St., Alsip, IL 60803. For funeral info 708-422-2700, or www.curleyfuneralhome.com



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 10, 2016.

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Mike Sorley

August 10, 2016

Dear Dad,
You will be so greatly missed but never forgotten. You were not only my dad but you were also a great friend. You touched so many peoples lives in such a great way. I admire you and adore you as you were so much a family man. I will never forget your sense of humor and our laughs together.
Love you forever.

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3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge

6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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12

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11:00 a.m.

Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge

6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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12

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12:00 p.m.

St. Linus Church

10300 S. Lawler Ave., Oak Lawn, IL

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6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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