Richard Joseph Amadio Sr.
December 21, 1935 - August 5, 2016
Richard Amadio, Sr., age 80 of Peotone, formerly Chicago Heights, peacefully passed away on August 5, 2016. Richard was born to the late Mary and late Joseph Amadio in Chicago Heights. Loving husband of Roberta (nee Haskell); cherished father of Richard, Jr. (Charlotte) Amadio of Chicago Heights and Renee (David) Klimala of Lansing; Beloved brother of Frances (late Albert) Somer, late Violet (late Raymond) McGrath, Eleanor (late Razor) Pignotti, late Thomas (late Catherine) Amadio, Jo Ann (Louis) Simonetti; Adoring grandfather of Joseph (Laura) Amadio, Anthony (Lelia) Amadio, Nicholas (Candice) Amadio; Ben Klimala, and Jenna Klimala. Great-grandfather of Anthony, Ana, Allie, Raymond and Avery Amadio. Richard graduated from BTHS Class of 1954, served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked for AMSCO for 21 years and retired from IDOT. He and Roberta were married 59 years and served the area for 32 years as owners of Joey's Concession Business. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 8th, from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Heartland Memorial Center, 1340 Otto Blvd., Chicago Heights, IL. Aug., 9th, Visitation from 8:30 a.m. until Military Honors at 9:30 a.m., at Heartland to St. Agnes Church for a 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass, 1501 Chicago Rd., Chicago Heights. In lieu of flowers memorials are requested to The Manteno Veterans Home, 1 Veteran's Dr, Manteno, IL 60950. To sign the guestbook or for info call 708-755-2266 or visit HeartlandMemorial.com.
Richard Amadio, Sr., age 80 of Peotone, formerly Chicago Heights, peacefully passed away on August 5, 2016. Richard was born to the late Mary and late Joseph Amadio in Chicago Heights. Loving husband of Roberta (nee Haskell); cherished father... View Obituary & Service Information