Richard S. Paris, 86, of Rockford passed away March 9, 2017, at Presence St Ann Center. Born November 29, 1930, in Rockford, the son of Sam and Mary (Sartino) Paris. Richard attended Marquette University and later Rockford University. Married his junior high school sweetheart, Sally J. Corey in Rockford on November 24, 1951, at Saint Anthony's Church. Richard served in the US State Air Force. He was owner of Paris Auto Shop from 1951 until retiring in 1998, after 47 years. Following retirement, he was a courier for Amcore Bank for four years. Richard taught auto body at Rockford vocational center. Member of Saint Anthony's Padua Church and a life member of the Knights of Columbus 3rd degree. He enjoyed spending time with his loving family.
Survivors include children, Kathleen "Kate" Staaf, Richard S. Paris, Jr., Michael A. (Cheryl) Paris, Anthony S. "Nino" Paris, and Cynthia (Andrew) Limberg; grandchildren, Jacob Taylor, Matthew (Theresa) Staaf, Bryan (Bridget) McWilliams, Gary (Tavia) Paris, Jessica Gary, Jillian DeZarn, Jenna Robinson, Nina Paris, Danielle (fiancé, Alex Blondin) Limberg and Lucas Limberg; great-grandchildren, Jonathan Vanderwall, Ethan Staaf, Giuliana Paris, Gianni Paris, Genevieve Paris, Tristan McWilliams, Addison McWilliams, Kirsten McWilliams, Julia Gary, Miles Gary; sister, Mariann (Jasper) DiBenedetto; numerous special nieces, nephews and cousins; special friend, Maryann Snider.
Predeceased by parents; wife, Sally; and great-granddaughter, Courtney.
Funeral Mass was held Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at Saint Anthony's Padua Church.
Burial at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials to the family.
Arrangements by Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 3910 N. Rockton Ave., Rockford, IL 61103.
Survivors include children, Kathleen "Kate" Staaf, Richard S. Paris, Jr., Michael A. (Cheryl) Paris, Anthony S. "Nino" Paris, and Cynthia (Andrew) Limberg; grandchildren, Jacob Taylor, Matthew (Theresa) Staaf, Bryan (Bridget) McWilliams, Gary (Tavia) Paris, Jessica Gary, Jillian DeZarn, Jenna Robinson, Nina Paris, Danielle (fiancé, Alex Blondin) Limberg and Lucas Limberg; great-grandchildren, Jonathan Vanderwall, Ethan Staaf, Giuliana Paris, Gianni Paris, Genevieve Paris, Tristan McWilliams, Addison McWilliams, Kirsten McWilliams, Julia Gary, Miles Gary; sister, Mariann (Jasper) DiBenedetto; numerous special nieces, nephews and cousins; special friend, Maryann Snider.
Predeceased by parents; wife, Sally; and great-granddaughter, Courtney.
Funeral Mass was held Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at Saint Anthony's Padua Church.
Burial at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials to the family.
Arrangements by Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 3910 N. Rockton Ave., Rockford, IL 61103.
Richard S. Paris, 86, of Rockford passed away March 9, 2017, at Presence St Ann Center. Born November 29, 1930, in Rockford, the son of Sam and Mary (Sartino) Paris. Richard attended Marquette University and later Rockford University. Married his junior high school sweetheart, Sally J. Corey in Rockford on November 24, 1951, at Saint Anthony's Church. Richard served in the US State Air Force. He was owner of Paris Auto Shop from 1951 until retiring in 1998, after 47 years. Following retirement, he was a courier for Amcore Bank for four years. Richard taught auto body at Rockford vocational center. Member of Saint Anthony's Padua Church and a life member of the Knights of Columbus 3rd degree. He enjoyed spending time with his loving family.
Survivors include children, Kathleen "Kate" Staaf, Richard S. Paris, Jr., Michael A. (Cheryl) Paris, Anthony S. "Nino" Paris, and Cynthia (Andrew) Limberg; grandchildren, Jacob Taylor, Matthew (Theresa) Staaf, Bryan (Bridget) McWilliams, Gary (Tavia) Paris, Jessica Gary, Jillian DeZarn, Jenna Robinson, Nina Paris, Danielle (fiancé, Alex Blondin) Limberg and Lucas Limberg; great-grandchildren, Jonathan Vanderwall, Ethan Staaf, Giuliana Paris, Gianni Paris, Genevieve Paris, Tristan McWilliams, Addison McWilliams, Kirsten McWilliams, Julia Gary, Miles Gary; sister, Mariann (Jasper) DiBenedetto; numerous special nieces, nephews and cousins; special friend, Maryann Snider.
Predeceased by parents; wife, Sally; and great-granddaughter, Courtney.
Funeral Mass was held Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at Saint Anthony's Padua Church.
Burial at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials to the family.
Arrangements by Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 3910 N. Rockton Ave., Rockford, IL 61103.
Survivors include children, Kathleen "Kate" Staaf, Richard S. Paris, Jr., Michael A. (Cheryl) Paris, Anthony S. "Nino" Paris, and Cynthia (Andrew) Limberg; grandchildren, Jacob Taylor, Matthew (Theresa) Staaf, Bryan (Bridget) McWilliams, Gary (Tavia) Paris, Jessica Gary, Jillian DeZarn, Jenna Robinson, Nina Paris, Danielle (fiancé, Alex Blondin) Limberg and Lucas Limberg; great-grandchildren, Jonathan Vanderwall, Ethan Staaf, Giuliana Paris, Gianni Paris, Genevieve Paris, Tristan McWilliams, Addison McWilliams, Kirsten McWilliams, Julia Gary, Miles Gary; sister, Mariann (Jasper) DiBenedetto; numerous special nieces, nephews and cousins; special friend, Maryann Snider.
Predeceased by parents; wife, Sally; and great-granddaughter, Courtney.
Funeral Mass was held Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at Saint Anthony's Padua Church.
Burial at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials to the family.
Arrangements by Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 3910 N. Rockton Ave., Rockford, IL 61103.
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