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Richard Lalla Obituary
Richard Lalla, age 82 a long-time resident of Downers Grove passed away on May 28, 2019 and went to his heavenly reward. He was born May 11, 1937, in Chicago Illinois, to the late Joseph and Clara Lalla.
Beloved husband of Eleanor nee Sarama, whom he married October 4, 1959, loving father of Kathryn (Mike) Lissak and cherished Papa to Ryan and Jonathan and brother to Ken (Dorothy) Lalla.
Visitation Monday 4:00 - 8:00 PM at Modell Funeral Home, 7710 South Cass Avenue, Darien, where a Funeral Service will be held Tuesday at 11:00 AM. Interment Clarendon Hills Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials maybe made to El Sierra School, 6835 Fairmount Avenue, Downers Grove IL 60516, Checks payable to: El Sierra PTA Rich Lalla or Hines VA Hospital, Attn: Voluntary Services, 5000 S 5th Avenue, Hines IL 60141, Memo Line: GPF - 1043 Rich Lalla. For funeral info: 630-852-3595 orwww.modelldarien.com
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Carol Vance
May 29, 2024
Richie was a great man & a dear very long time friend. I miss him surely.
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Carol Vance
July 22, 2019
I am very sorry to hear about Richy. He was a longtime friend of my husband & me. We met in Chicago at Gits Brothers Mfg & remained friends for over 50 years. I wish I could have talked to him. He'll renew his friendship with my husband. He had a huge heart and would do whatever he could to help anyone. He will be very missed. I knew that that wasn't him that sent the text. So sad.
Rebecca Howells
June 3, 2019
I am very saddened by the news of Richard's passing. I will always remember him as a cheerful person who always had a smile to help brighten your day. His helpful attitude and easy-going manner were an asset to the community. He will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace.
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