Richard C. Wrobel, 53, passed away on Saturday April 23, 2011, at his residence in Holbrook. The funeral service and visitation were held April 30 at Parkside Chapel in Chicago, Ill. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, at the Mesa Restaurant in Holbrook.
Richard was born Nov. 5, 1957, in Chicago to Gerhardt and Helen Wrobel. He grew up on the Southside of Chicago, and enjoyed hanging out with his brothers and friends from the neighborhood.
He had jobs as a truck mechanic and was also a truck driver.
In the early 1980s, Richard, his ex-wife and young son Richie decided to move to warmer weather in Phoenix. In 1999, Richard moved to Holbrook. He worked at the Mesa Italiana Restauarant and later at Walt’s Hardware store. Rich liked these jobs because he could interact with people and he liked helping people.
Survivors include his son, Richard J. (Nickie); a grandson, Aidan; a granddaughter, Leah; his mother, Helen; one brother, George; five sisters, Sophie, Agnes, Lucy Carol, Helen and Renee; several nieces and nephews; and numerous friends in Chicago and Holbrook.
He was preceded in death by his father, Gerhardt; his twin brother, Joseph; and two older brothers, Zygmundt and Frankie.
