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Richard Traverso Obituary

Traverso, Richard Age 69. Longtime Orland Park resident formerly of Chicago's Roseland-Pullman area. A bartender for over 30 years at the family owned Traverso's Restaurant, Richard loved travelling; especially to Las Vegas, and was proud to have played four of greatest golf courses in the world. Father of Kimberly (James) Kapica and Daniel Traverso. Grandfather of Chloe and Sophie Kapica. Son of the late Lena nee Valente and Albert Traverso. Brother of Lorraine (Anthony) Di Santo, George (Terry) and John (Patty) Traverso. Former husband of Judith Mikrut (nee Meadors). Beloved nephew, uncle, cousin and friend of many. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St. (U.S. Rt. 30, 3 blks E. of Western Ave.), Chicago Heights on Friday December 14th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Family and friends will meet at St. Julie Billiart Church, 7732 W. 159th St., Tinley Park for an 11:30 AM Funeral Mass Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Worth. 708-481-9230.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 13, 2012.

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January 28, 2013

Love you, Miss You

January 28, 2013

Hope you are at peace in Heaven.

George Robinson

December 22, 2012

Rich, here's to Sundays in the kitchen at Ken & Dicks. Hope they have Lucky's and short Pabst Blue Ribbons in heaven.

Lynne Traverso McBride

December 15, 2012

Thinking of everyone and sending peace and strength in this sad time. We wish
we could be there.

Bob & Sue Fee

December 14, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Ben & Gerry Hodgers

December 14, 2012

John & George,
We were so sorry to hear of Rich's passing. Our thoughts are with you.

Missy Haran

December 13, 2012

You will be missed dear friend! Thoughts and prayers to your family and loved ones left behind! Lots of love and laughter will be thought of you until we meet again......

December 13, 2012

Love you. Will miss you.

Bonny Sandona

December 13, 2012

The Traverso family is in our prayers. May Rich rest in peace.
George & Bonny Sandona

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