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Richard Sorrentino Obituary

Sorrentino, Richard "Ricky" age 58, dearly beloved husband of Derae (nee Coldebella), beloved son of the late Phil and Camille, loving father of Nicole, Ricky, Kelly and Erin, dearest brother of Phillip (Kathleen). In lieu of flowers donations appreciated to "The Beat Goes On", Donations can be made at any Chase Bank location. Funeral Monday 10:00 a.m. from Peterson-Bassi Chapels, 6938 W. North Ave. to St. Celestine Church, Mass 11:00 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 1 to 8 p.m. Info. 773-637-4441 or 708-848-6661.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 28, 2010.

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Michael DiCanio

March 3, 2010

You Were Always There

Whenever I needed someone to talk to
You were always there.
My eyes filled with tears, my heart filled with pain,and
You were always there.
There was no time when I had doubt
to come to you because
You were always there.
I could see in your eyes you wanted to help, and that you really cared.

Whenever I was down and blue
You were always there.
No matter my problems, are what was wrong
You were always there.
Whenever i felt like nothing matters
You were always there.

Now your gone, and I don't know what to do
I close my eyes and think of you, and how
You were always there.
It's hard to look at the pictures, and get the memories of you
Can you hear me now
At night I pray, and I speak to you
I guess you were right when you told me no matter how far you were
You would always be there.
I know one day I'll see you again, but till then I have to say goodbye

Even though it hurts to hear your name, and speak of you
One thing I will always say is
YOU WERE ALWAYS THERE.

I love and miss you so much

Michael DiCanio

Joseph Netzel

March 2, 2010

Derae, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I'm sorry I was not able to be there on Sunday to pay my respects.

Eddie & Suzanne Louis

March 1, 2010

We just found out about Ricky's passing today, please accept our deepest sympathies. He was the guy you always glad to see and never failed to make everyone laugh. He will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Robin & Joni Sorrentino

March 1, 2010

We are sorry to hear about Ricky, if we would have known we would have been there for our family.

dan balchen

March 1, 2010

My deepest sympathies to your family. Ricky was my brother-in-law many years ago and he taught me many things, including my love for Errol Flynn movies. I wish him peace and rest. Dan Balchen

Brenda Rossini

February 28, 2010

Dear Derae and Phil:
My sympathies in your losing Ricky, and so young-- a husband, and a dear brother, I know. BRENDA

MaryTherese Lieb

February 28, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathies on the passing of your husband and father. I went to St.William School with Ricky,we always ended up in the same classroom.Ater graduation I never saw him again but he was one of those guys that you never forget. Take comfort in your memories, he will live on in your hearts. May God bless all of you.
Sincerely,
Mary Andrich Lieb

Nancy Zimmerman

February 28, 2010

Derae, You were a loving supportive wife, and are a fabulous Mother, May your loving memories of Ricky bring you comfort at your time of grief. I will keep you and your children in my thoughts and prayers.

Nancy Zimmerman

February 28, 2010

Derae, You were a loving,supportive wife, and are a fabulous Mother,My deepest sympathy to you and your children.May you find comfort in your loving memories of Ricky,I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts.

Kameryn Fini

February 28, 2010

You're in our prayers. We won't ever forget you.

Patrick O'Brien

February 28, 2010

Derae, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We hold so many fun memories of Ricky in our hearts. We never had to worry about Kelly being hungry, he filled her with hot dogs and we knew she was in good hands on the ride to the games, he was the best bus driver at Trinity.
Love always Pat, Joanie, Kelly and Pat Jr.

Nancy Center

February 28, 2010

To the Family of Richard Sorrentino, So sorry to learn of his passing. My condolences to you all. May you find comfort in your memories.
Sincerely,
Nancy Center
(Crossing Guard, St. Celestine)

Frank Morelli

February 28, 2010

Derae, Nicole, Ricky, Kelly, Erin,

My deepest condolences on the passing of Ricky. Ricky will be always be remembered. I'm sure he made everyone in the neighborhood smile and laugh at one time or another, I know he made me smile and laugh plenty. I'm proud to have been his friend and am grateful for the time I shared with him. One's passing is part of living so now we must say goodbye and move on. Remember Ricky will live on for a long time in the hearts of all the people who's lives he touched, and there were many. Your in my thoughts and prayers. Always Frank

skip

February 28, 2010

now you are in heaven Rick God Bless Love Skip

February 28, 2010

now you are in heaven Rick God Bless Love Skip

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