RICHARD "DICK" F. FOX, 83

Born and raised in Chicago, lived in Oak Lawn, Bridgeview, Oak Brook and a resident of Lockport since 2021.  A proud United States Army Veteran, serving in Korea (1957-1958)

Member of the Knights of Columbus 324 Cardinal Bernardin where he was past Grand Knight and financial secretary.  His greatest achievement with the Knights of Columbus was being in charge of the Tootsie Roll drive for children with special needs.  He was a voracious reader and supporter of libraries and worked and volunteered in several suburban libraries.

Preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Mary (nee Walsh) Fox; 3 brothers, Tom, Ed (late Joanne) and Jerry (late JoAnn) Fox; aunt, Helen Walsh; and a dear friend, Camille Carbone.

Survived by 2 devoted daughters, Wendy (John) Weber of Joliet and Denise (James) Nape of Lockport; 5 cherished grandchildren, Eric Weber, Jack Weber, Matthew (Nicole) Nape, Lauren (Matthew) Rasmussen and Joshua Nape; great-grandson, Miles; brother, John (Maureen) Fox and sister, Kathy Fox; former spouse, Barbara Fox; sister-in-law, Alberta Fox and many dear nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association ( donate ) or the Knights of Columbus ( donate ) appreciated.

Memorial Visitation and Service on Monday, July 3, 2023 at O'NEIL FUNERAL HOME 1105 E. 9th St., Lockport from 9:00am to time of service at 11:30am.  Inurnment following at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.  For Info: (815) 838-5010 or www.oneilfuneralhome.com