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Richard Staffa Obituary

Staffa, Richard Peter WWII Army Veteran, beloved husband of Catherine (nee Wagner), loving father of Nanette (Greg) Stamm, Karen (Ed) Grisco, Richard Jr. (Filomenia) Staffa, dear grandfather of Heather, Nicole, Christopher and Brian, devoted uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Lawn Funeral Home, 7909 State Rd. (5500W.). Lying in state Saturday, 9 a.m. until time of service 10 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 8607 South Narragansett. Interment Fairmont Willow Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association, 4709 Golf Road, Suite 1015, Skokie, IL, 60076. Funeral Info: 708-636-2320. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from May 22 to May 23, 2003.

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Josef & Franziska Kuechl

May 23, 2003

Dear Catherine and Family. We send our heartfelt sympathy to you at this sorrowful time. We are sorry that we cannot attend the funeral and we will respect your wishes regarding donations in lieu of flowers. Jake and Kathy as well as Toni and Anna send their wished to you as well. Best Always, 'The kids on the north side'.

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