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Richard Sum Obituary

Sum, Richard J. of Carol Stream, beloved husband of Charlene (nee Agosti), devoted father of Anthony (Sandy), David and Thomas (Karen) Sum, dear brother of Ronald (Noreen) Sum, fond grandfather of Raquel, Michele, Nicole, Danielle, Chanel Lorielle and Casey Sum. Funeral Saturday, 9 a.m. from Salerno's Rosedale Chapels, 450 West Lake St., Roselle ( mi west of Bloomingdale Rd.), to St. Isidore Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. Please omit flowers. For Info., 630-889-1700. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 30, 2003.

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Bajla Nishibayashi

January 31, 2003

Dear Charlene and Family,



I was so sorry to hear that Richie had passed away. We will remember many funny times we had together with you both. Our deepest sympathy to you all. I'm sorry I couldn't be there in person to tell you. All our love, Bajla & Nick

roy rossi

January 30, 2003

I WORKED WITH RICH FOR MANY YEARS WITH THE CITY HE WAS A FRIEND MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL ROY ROSSI

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