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Obituary: Richard J. Lagoski

Proud United States Air Force veteran passes away at age 81.

Obituary was published and funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory.

Richard J. Lagoski

Richard J. Lagoski passed away at the age of 81, on February 12, 2025, at the Pearl of Joliet, IL. He was born on September 1, 1943, to the late Andrew and Beatrice (nee Shats) Lagoski. He was raised in Chicago by his mom and stepdad, Walter Koepp. Richard proudly served in the United States Air Force.

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Richard loved watching movies and was known as a “movie buff”, knowing everything and anything about all movies. He enjoyed all food, especially loving his Burger King. Throughout the years he gave to many charities, two of his favorite being the Humane Society and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

Richard is survived by his cousins, Joanne (Chris) Adas, Mary (Joe) Fontanetta, John (Judy) Shats, Jim (Geri) Shats, and Nancy (Joe) Sirilla; and numerous great-cousins.

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He was preceded in death by cousin, Patricia Parker.

As it was his request, cremation rites have been accorded. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, Joliet, IL.

For more information please call the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home at 815-741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence.

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