Contributions to the tribute of Richard Dawidowicz

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Friday, August 26, 2016

I met Richard in 1978 as freshmen at DePaul University. Richard was a witty, kind and honorable human being. I remember him as a fierce defender of the underdog who cared deeply about others. Having lost touch with Richard for well over 35 years, I encountered him again, in 2013, at mass at St. Mary of Buffalo Grove. He somehow remembered me and even reminded me of the night he escorted me to St. Joseph Hospital after I tore my left supraspinatus tendon while playing rugby at Montrose Harbor in 1980. Somehow Richard was there and he came through for me. Most recently I learned that he was feverishly looking for a job after leaving Allstate. Here is yet another stark reminder of how we must cherish all those people, like Richard, who we encounter at specific times in our lives, whose role we recall with fondness only after it is too late to thank or re-acquaint with them. Richard, may your memory be a blessing and may you rest in eternal peace my brother. I think of you each time I enter St. Mary's Parish and see that large, overstuffed chair in which you used to sit in the lobby.. God bless you my friend.

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Marty Pinkowski posted a condolence

Friday, January 22, 2016

I knew Rich for more than 30 years and had the pleasure to work with him at two companies. He was a kind, gentle soul, an avid moviegoer who loved his dear mother. He made work more tolerable with his sense of humor. We'll miss you Wad Man. You were one of a kind.

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Lisa Olson (Bulger) posted a condolence

Thursday, July 16, 2015

I am so sorry to hear that the wonderful, witty and warm Rich D is no longer with us (in the Earthly realm in any case). I was really very fond of this fellow and I know he will be warmly remembered and missed by many. He was a kind, creative soul and a true master of mirth:) My thoughts are with those who loved him xox

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David Bird posted a condolence

Sunday, July 12, 2015

This amusing, gentle man will be sorely missed.

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Frank Medina posted a condolence

Sunday, July 12, 2015

Dear Family, I had the pleasure of working with Richard at Allstate for many years. He was a kind person, friendly and a great conversationalist. We would occasionally meet and take walks and talk, and he would join me and some other guys from Allstate for breakfasts in Libertyville. He would always save me his copies of the "New Yorker". We abruptly lost contact and I could no longer get him to call me back. I never knew why. He jokingly nicknamed me The Colonel" and I called him "Private Dawidowicz". I am sorry to just learn that he is gone, and such a young age. God bless you, Richard. Frank Medina

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Michael Forney posted a condolence

Sunday, July 12, 2015

I had the great pleasure of working with Richard at Allstate. Please accept my condolence during this difficult transition. God bless.

Richard Dawidowicz

2014

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Richard Dawidowicz

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