Rick F. Lavere, 72, finished his last cocktail January 11, 2024. Best friend for 42 years and fun loving husband for 27 years to Loretta. Loving son-in-law to Catherine Wallace. Loving father of Richard (Nicole) LaVere, Vita (Anthony Nash) LaVere, Tina (Casey) Klco. Dear son of the late Frank and Anne LaVere. Cherished Papa of Frankie (Megan), Sammy (Melissa), Nicholas, TJ (Alex), Patti, Alex, Gianna, Tommy, Louie, Dominic, and Ricky III. Great grandfather of Maddox. Dear brother of Raymond (Chic), the late Geraldine, the late Phyllis. Brother-in-law of the late Vince (Cheryl) Wallace, DeDee (Paul) Fosco, and Robert (Madonna) Wallace. Fun loving uncle and great uncle to many. Rick’s smile would light up any room and will be missed by many. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 17
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, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., at Cumberland Chapels. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at St. Monica Church, Chicago, at 12:00 Noon. Final resting place will be Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Info: 708-456-8300