Richard L. Favero

"Rick", "Junior", "Rich"

Age 74, late of Lockport passed away at home on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Born in Joliet, raised in Wilmington, and a resident of Lockport since 1970. Retired from Citgo Petroleum Oil in 2006 after 35 years of dedicated service. Member of St. Joseph Church, Lockport. An avid Chicago Cubs fan, enjoyed woodworking, spending time at his cabin in Wisconsin, cherished his four vacations to Italy with his family. Richard Favero was a wonderful man, who always took care of his family, he put them first and foremost! He taught them what it means to work hard, and he always showed his love by sharing a great meal and enough of food to feed an army!

Preceded in death by his parents, Ignatius "Archie" and Alexandria "Dolly" (Nee Miller) Favero; daughter-in-law, Linda Favero; four brothers, Jim and three brothers in infancy; three sisters, Betty Barker, Rosemary (Louis) Wakeman and Sharon (Melvin) Strohm; and in-laws Ralph and Rose Grant.

Survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Rachael (Nee Grant) Favero; four devoted children, Gina (Mike) Rodewald, David (Lisa) Favero, Michael (Terry Hewkin) Favero and Nicholas (Jessica Leveto) Favero; grandchildren, Abigail ( fiancé Will Brown) and Joseph Rodewald, Jared Favero, Ryleigh and Lillian Leveto- Favero, Dominic (Gracie) Mers, Alex Mers and  Liam Leveto; great grandchildren, Deegan and Madden Mers.; a brother, Carl (Mary) Favero; two sisters, Ruth Buchanan and Bernadette Oster. Numerous other cherished family members also survive. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Joseph Church, Lockport or the Alzheimer's Association in Rick's name would be greatly appreciated.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held with only his immediate family in attendance.

A celebration of his life will be held at a later date when social distancing is not required.