South Cook News

Richard G. Partyka, fondly known as Rick, aged 69, passed away. He was the beloved husband of 48 years to Debra Partyka and devoted father of Richard Jr., John, and Kathryn. Rick was the cherished grandfather of Charlotte, John, Chase, Benjamin, George, Joseph, and Poppy. He was the son of the late Edward R. Partyka Sr. and Dolores Partyka, and loving brother of Edward Jr., Cynthia, and Kenneth. Rick was also the kind nephew of Darlene Krawczyk and fond cousin of Criss and Steve Krawczyk, and others. He graduated from St. Rita High School in 1973 and was a proud retiree of ComEd.

A memorial visitation will be held on Monday, December 9, 2024, from 3-8 p.m. at Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home. Family and friends are invited to gather for a Memorial Mass on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Seton Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations to The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration are appreciated. Memories and condolences can be shared on Rick's Tribute Wall on the Sheehy Funeral Home website. To honor Rick, flowers can be sent to the family or a tree planted in his memory through the floral store.

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