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Richard Butera Obituary
Richard A. Butera, age 84, passed away on April 15, 2016.
Arrangements bySteuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave, Villa Park, Il, 630-832-4161.
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Norm Spiegel
April 9, 2025
Can't believe it's been this long since we lost Rich. Still think about him often.
Karen Hackman
August 3, 2020
Never far from our thoughts & always in our hearts!!
Tom & Karen Hackman
Karen & Tom Hackman
April 15, 2019
Missing you everyday Rich, but a special tip of the hat today!!!
Karen & Tom Hackman
Andrew Sarallo
April 22, 2016
Dear Rich, Tom and Denise
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of a real cool guy, your Dad!We would run into each other on occasion, and talk about some old times, such as Little league, the City in it's early years etc. Our family has much respect for yours.
Rest well Mr. Butera
Andy Sarallo
From the Staff of Steuerle Funeral Home, Ltd.
April 22, 2016
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Colleen Marvin
April 21, 2016
Rich and family- so sad to hear of your dad's passing. Sending my love and heart-felt condolences across the miles.
April 20, 2016
April 20
To family and friends of Mr. Butera. I am sorry for your loss. May the Most High God comfort you, as you mourn the loss of your beloved one.
Romans. 6:23
lou vairo
April 19, 2016
Rich was a real great guy, always had time to say hello and share a laugh. he will be missed by many. Condolences to all the family.
Lou Vairo
April 18, 2016
To the Butera Family~
My deepest condolences in this time of sadness. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Rovetto
April 18, 2016
Rich was the absolute definition of a friend. Friends are friends forever. I will truly miss our times together.
Norm
Ken Haas
April 17, 2016
Rich cared so much about all of us and was a good friend. I enjoyed our conversations and the time we spent together. We will continue to pray for his family during this difficult time. I will never forget the many trips and hanging out with all our close friends.
Karen & Tom Hackman
April 16, 2016
A loving friend, wonderful colleague, a truly nice man that was like a father to me. My very great pleasure to have been able to work with him for 22+ years. I'll miss our daily talks & travels that included good fun, food & most of all friendship.
Our deepest condolences to Rich, Tom & Denise; you are in our prayers, thoughts & hearts.
John Silberstein
April 16, 2016
To the entire Butera Family,
Out thoughts and prayers during this time. Rich was a great example of giving and friendship for all who met him in the hockey world. He'll continue to live in our heats and minds.
The Silberstein Family
Sheila
April 16, 2016
Denise,Anna and the entire Butera family,
I'm so very sorry to hear about your father!
My thoughts and prayers are with you that God wraps his comforting arms around you in the days to come. He is home now with your mom.
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