Died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thur., Jan. 8, 2004, age 64 years. Beloved husband for 45 years of Loretta (nee Contardi). Loving father of Richard S. (fiancée-Socorro) and Sharie (Juan) Ledezma. Devoted grandpa of Marissa and Santana. Dear brother of Joan (Frank) Stanaszek. Dearest brother-in-law of Marilyn (James) LaVesser, Sally (Bill) Pelligrino, Richard (Marilyn) Kruske, Darlene (John) Klein, Attilio (Jan) Contardi, Sandy (Bob) Rice and Pat (Sal) Corrao. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home TUE 4-8 PM, prayer service at 7:30 PM. Visitation also WED 9-10 AM at ST. LUCAS EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2605 So. Kinnickinnic Ave. Funeral Service at 10 AM. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Dick was a retiree of Federal Marine Terminal, member of Local No. 815 ILA and member of the Giuseppi Garibaldi Society (Procession of honor at 6:30 PM. The family wishes to thank Drs. Dawson, Taylor, Stein, Weber and the dedicated staff at West Allis Memorial Hospital for their care for the family and Dick. Also special thanks to Pastors Gurgel and Stein and all family and friends for their prayers and support. If lieu of flowers memorials appreciated to the family. PRASSER-KLECZKA BAY VIEW CHAPEL 3275 So. Howell Ave. 414-483-2322