S. Smola

S. Richard Smola, age 84, U.S. Army Veteran, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2020. Richard was the beloved husband of Donna, nee Bongiorno, for 62 wonderful years; loving father of Ann M. (John) Jandrists, Michael R. (Ann) and Joseph A. Smola; dearest son of the late Lottie and Stanley Smola; cherished grandfather of Mallory and Bryan Jandrists, Samantha SMola, LeighAnn and Kevin Jandrists, Alex, Lukas, Abby and Bailey Smola and the late Corinne Jandrists; dear brother of Carol (Jack) Fahey and Janice (the late Bob) Procanin and brother in-law of Cathy (Frank) Giunta. He was a fond unlce, cousin and great uncle of many. Richard was an active parishioner, usher and auxiliary minister at Immaculate Conception Parish in Chicago, Vice President of the White Cap Little League for over 20 years, a mostly proud Bears season ticket holder for 49 years and a devout Cubs fan. In lieu of flowers, donations to: Rainbow Hospice Ark or a cancer charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation Tuesday, July 14, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral services begin at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, at the funeral home, and will then proceed to Immaculate Conception Church for Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment Private. Due to current health guidelines, we are limited to 50 attendees at a time. We kindly ask that you quickly exit the funeral home after paying your respects to the family so that all visitors have the opportunity to enter. Please wear a face mask and use proper social distancing. For more information call (708)456-8300.