Richard Damian

Richard Joseph Damian, 70, of California passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2012 in Barrington, Illinois.

He was born on August 16, 1941 to Andres and Amelia Damian in Guam.

Richard was an avid golfer and fisherman. He cherished the time he spent with his grandchildren and will be missed by many.

Richard is survived by his children, Mark Damian, Greg Gurtowski, Lisa (Stephen) Kidder, Julie (Kevin) Raak, and Heather (Skip) Meyers; grandchildren, Ian Gurtowski, Alexei Gurtowski, Talia Kidder, Simone Kidder, Kennedy Maionchi, Shelden Maionchi, Preston Raak, and Morgan Raak; and four brothers, four sisters, many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.

He was preceded in death by a brother, a sister, and his parents.

A Memorial Service and burial will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, www.lls.org.

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