Romeoville Business Leader, Beloved Community Member Dies

ROMEOVILLE, IL — Romeoville business leader, owner of Fat Ricky's and long-time community supporter Rick DiPego has died.

Fat Ricky's shared the news of its founder's death on Facebook on Wednesday.

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"For 21 years, Fat Ricky was so much more than the founder of this business. He was family," the business said. "He was someone who loved hard, showed up for the people he cared about, and always made sure those around him knew they had someone to lean on."

Romeoville Mayor John Noak reacted to the news on Facebook, sharing that he was "left with a feeling of overwhelming loss to see a friend, business leader and incredible community member leave us too early."

Fat Ricky's operates locations in Romeoville and Plainfield. The Romeoville location is at 646 N. Independence Blvd.

The business shared that it will be closed for the next few days as it takes time to grieve.

"Thank you to everyone who has supported us, loved Rick, and been part of this family over the past 21 years. Please keep his family, our staff, and everyone who loved him in your thoughts," the business shared.