Richard P. Cavaliere, 78, died peacefully and expectedly in his home on April 9th. He spent his last days on this earth surrounded by the love and warmth of his family, including his wife of 52 years, JoAnn (Marino), his doting sister, Anna (Delfino), his son, Steven Cavaliere, daughters Justina (John) Wallace, Lea (Zoran Scott) Cavaliere, and grandchildren who adored their papa, including Savo, Richard, Livia, Jocelyn, Noah and Ian. He was born in Chicago on April 1, 1940 to Henry and Philomena, and is survived by 3 of his 5 siblings. Richard was a humble man who put his family above all else, was honest to the point of bluntness, and enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. He loved to golf, garden, and go to the OTB, and was a very proud and involved father and grandfather. He will be deeply missed. Private interment of cremated remains in Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, Hillside. Grace Funeral & Cremation Services assisted the family. Share a memory at www.graceFH.com .