Healy, Richard Joseph Jr.
Richard Joseph Healy Jr., 97 of Lakewood, Illinois formerly of Schaumburg, Morton Grove, and Bridgeport in Chicago, Illinois passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, 11/22/2017.
He was born on June 19, 1920 at home on Lyman Street in Bridgeport of a strong Irish heritage family. Richard’s parents were Mary (nee Hobin) Healy and Richard Healy Sr. Richard attended St. Bridget’s Catholic Elementary and St. Ignatius high school.
Richard served in the United States Army as a Supply Sergeant during World War II and his service was the overarching event that shaped much of his life. Richard entered Europe via the Normandy beaches not long after D-Day and remained in France until after VE Day.
Richard’s work life was rooted in the furniture and home décor sales and service businesses. He worked at Sears where he met the love of his life Raffaela (Rae) Cone. They were married on 11/12/1960. He and Rae had their own storefront and Dick also held a number of sales positions at Plunkett’s Furniture.
Richard was a devout Catholic, 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council #11666, Catholic War Veteran, member of the American Legion Post #1983, member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, supportive brother, loving husband, doting father, and friend to all. He loved a good party with his friends and family, his dry martinis, and holding court spinning stories and tales late into the night.
Richard is survived by his wife of 57 wonderful years Raffaela Healy, daughters Marie-Ellen Hull (son-in-law Timothy Hull) and Kathleen Healy; Grandchildren Brittany, Andrew, and Connor Hull; Sister Mary Agnes Healy of Morton Grove; Brother Robert J. Healy (the late Eleanore Healy) of Rolling Meadows; Sister-in-law Gloria Marion (the late Fred Marion), Godchildren Patti Rochford, Laura Marion, Mary Rita Healy, and Bridget Healy LaPietra; Nephews Fred Michael Marion, Jim Healy, and John Healy; and many grandnieces and nephews, and dear friends.
Preceding him in death were his parents; siblings Rita, Patricia, and John Healy, and Baby Richard.
Visitation for Richard J. Healy will be held on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 from 3:00 to 8:00PM at DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley, Illinois 60142. Visitation will continue from 9:00 to 10:00AM followed by Mass of Christian burial at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Huntley on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 10:00AM. Burial will occur at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Cemetery in Palatine following the Mass.
Memorial donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) or Wounded Warriors Project – www.wounded.warriorproject.org
Online condolences may be given to the family at www.defiorejorgensen.com. For information, please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772
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Richard will truly be missed. I loved hearing his stories of Bridgeport, Maxwell Street, and the Great Depression. Theirs was a typical American family who came through some difficult times to become the Greatest Generation. God bless him.
My sincere condolences to Rae, Marie Ellen and Kathy. Richard was a joy to be with at most any occasion. Hit wit and memory were amazing and he was always the life of the party. He will be greatly missed.
I felt I knew him and I am deeply sorry for your lost. He was always very nice to me and Joe when we visited your family gatherings. You have a great family and support system that will carry you though this journey. I love you all. Cynthia
Our thoughts, love & prayers to the Healy family. We were blessed to have known Dick and Rae - Have great memories to always remember.
We were fortunate to have known Mr Healy. Over the years we have enjoyed his enthusiasm of being with people and sharing his engaging stories. He was always kind and happy to see us. It was an honor to know him. Sent with love and remembrance, Laurie and Kim
So sorry for your loss. Oh how I loved our Veteran's Day dining experiences - truly the highlight of those special yearly celebrations! Not only with Richard but with your entire amazing family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. RIP dear Richard.
I am so sorry about the passing of your father. My deepest sympathy.