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Richard (Dick) Marvin Pales, age 97.

A private funeral service will be held on June 8, 2023. Memorials may be made to Skokie Valley Agudath Jacob Synagogue.

Richard (Dick) Marvin Pales, a special individual, passed away peacefully at age 97 on June 5, 2023. Beloved husband for 69 years of Jean (Stone). Loving father of Stephen, Bruce (Hana) and Tammi (Billy Finestone). Adored Grandfather of seven and proud Great-Grandfather of two. Dick was a veteran of WWII, serving in Europe with the 44th Infantry, a family man, an immensely involved father, an avid and highly competent tennis player, golfer and ballroom dancer. He always had a unique (and often humorous) perspective on world and family events. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. May his memory be for a blessing. A private funeral service will be held on June 8, 2023. Memorials may be made to Skokie Valley Agudath Jacob Synagogue, 8825 East Prairie Rd., Skokie IL 60076 www.svaj.org. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com.

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