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Rick Rabka Obituary

Rabka, Rick E. age 48, suddenly, loving father of Garrett and Trevor Rabka, dear son of Ervin and the late Ruthe Rabka, loving brother of Vicki (Don) Schlegel, Mike (Carolyn) Rabka and Marcia (Joe) Edwards, loving grandson of Helen (late Henry) Rabka, loving uncle of many nieces and nephews, dearest friend of Debra Anne and Debbie. Resting at The Brady-Gill Funeral Home, 16600 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, where services will be held Monday, 10 a.m. Interment St. Benedict Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 9 p.m. 708-614-9900

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Nov. 20 to Nov. 21, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Rick Rabka

Sponsored by Kim Marie Giordano, loving friend.

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Debbie

November 23, 2021

You´re so handsome, miss you.

Debbie

November 23, 2021

Happy belated birthday Rick. You´re still and always will be in my prayers.

August 13, 2018

Still think of you,wonder how your family is doing, especially the boys.Rest in peace, hugs.

Debbie Ponticelli

November 7, 2008

Don't think for one second I have forgotten about you. You're little bear keeps saying, "Now I lay me down to sleep", etc. Rest in peace sweetheart! Me and Christine are great friends, thank you for that.
Love always,
Debra Ann

Debra Ponticelli

November 15, 2007

Happy Birthday sweetheart!!!
Love,
Deb

Debbie Ponticelli

May 3, 2007

Richard,
Haven't forgotten, will always love you.
Deb

Debbie Ponticelli

November 29, 2006

Richard,
I didn't forget you on your Bday, I have been so busy at work I couldn't sign. Thinking of you always and 4 ever.
Love,
Deb

Debbie Ponticelli

October 5, 2006

I was talking to Mom about you yesterday. We miss you and that gorgeous smile!!!
Love ya still and always,
Deb

Debbie Ponticelli

August 7, 2006

I still miss you Richard, always will. I hope you are taking care of Aunt Rose. She always loved you, and now is with you. I love and miss you both!!! Take care of each other. Now she can see how gorgeous you are!

Love,

Deb

Deb Ponticelli

April 27, 2006

Richard, I prayed you would visit me in my dreams, and quite frankly was getting pissed that you didn't, until last night. A kiss is not just a kiss. I love you, I miss you. Please visit again.

Your Debra

Debra Ponticelli

January 3, 2006

Well Richard, the holidays are over. I missed you. I got beautiful cards from your family, including a picture of Sarah!!! She's so beautiful! I love you, still.

Debra

Debra Ponticelli

November 15, 2005

Happy Birthday my Richard!!! Still thinking odf you, still loving you!

Debra

Debbie Ponticelli

July 21, 2005

Richard,

I miss you, wonder what we'd be doing now, it's hot, probably going to the beach. I miss your smile, that little smirk. I hope you are still smiling and happy where you are. I also hope people don't think I'm crazy for sending you notes. Well, it makes me feel better, and I honestly believe you can read them from where you are.

Love you always,

Debra Ann :)

Debra Ponticelli

April 15, 2005

Richard,

Yesterday was our fiist annavirsary. I hope you heard me. Miss you so much. Love you and happy annavirsary.

Deb

Debra Ponticelli

April 11, 2005

Richard,

It was such a beautiful week end. When I sit on the front steps, I picture you standing by the paddock, with that gorgeous smile. I miss you, wish you were here.

Love you,

Deb

Debra Ponticelli

February 14, 2005

Happy Valentine's Day sweetheart. This morning I was thinking of what kind of day I would have planned for you if you were here. Wish you were. Miss you. Love you.

Deb

Debbie Ponticelli

January 20, 2005

How lucky I am to have had someone that makes saying good bye so damn hard. Love you sweetheart.

Deb

Debra Ponticelli

January 10, 2005

Richard,

Happy New Year Sweetheart. We all miss you. I'm not looking forward to starting a New Year without you. Always in my heart. Aunt Ro misses her "Ricky Baby".

Love you,

Deb

Rick w/ Garrett & Trevor x-mas `02

December 30, 2004

Kim Giordano

December 24, 2004

Dear Rick,



This is the first Christmas that many will be without your gorgeous smile and wonderful heart. I know I speak for everyone when I say that you are missed and loved. Please try and fill our hearts with your presence. My prayers are with you and your family and friends this Christmas time and always.



Love,

Kim

Debra Ponticelli

December 23, 2004

Kim,

Thank you for sponsering Rick's guest book. Merry Christmas.

Deb

Debra Ponticelli

December 23, 2004

Rick's Family,

I can't imagine how hard these holidays will be for you. My thoughts and prayers will be with you. Hang on to the memories, and I hope they make you smile. Merry Chrsitmas.

Love,

Debbie

Debra Ponticelli

December 23, 2004

Richard,

I miss you terribly. Christmas will be rough. I keep thinking what could have been. You will be in my heart, as always. Merry Christmas sweetheart. I love you.

Deb

Rick, so kind, so compassionate, you will be missed forever. but forever in our hearts.

December 13, 2004

Debbie Ponticelli

November 23, 2004

To Rick's Family,

If there is ANYthing I can do for ANY of you, please call me, you have my numbers. My love, thoughts and prayers are with you. I will be sending you pictures in the next couple of weeks, (as soon as I get them). Thank you for all you have done for me, probably not even realizing it, with your gestures in the last couple of days.

Love to all,

Debbie

Debbie Ponticelli

November 23, 2004

Rick, my Richard, My Love,

You are my true love, I will never be the same. You were a "gift" to me and you left me with a gift of memories. You are the most kind, compassionate loving (not to mention good looking) man I have ever met, (besides Domi and my Pops). I feel so emty without you. I hope you know how much I love you and always will sweetheart. I miss you so much. There will always be a candle with your name on it and a place in my heart.

Love and miss you tons,

Deb

Lucille LaFreniere

November 22, 2004

To Erv and all his family, my heartfelt sympathy at this sorrowful time again in your life. My thoughts are with you.

Janice Ladik

November 21, 2004

To Rick's family and many friends: my deepest, heartfelt sympathy to all of you on your loss. To Rick: you are now at peace. God will bless you on your new journey.

Bernie Glasgow

November 21, 2004

Irv,



We were very sorry to hear about Rick. You are in our prayers.



Bernie and Marie Glasgow

Debbie Trevor

November 21, 2004

I am so very sorry for your loss, Rick was always such a good guy and he will be missed dearly, God bless

Kim Qualls-Giordano

November 20, 2004

May you rest in peace my sweet friend. Your beautiful soul will be missed, and I will keep you alive in my heart always. I love you, always have, always will... Kim

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