Richard Orosco

Rip Dad. Heaven has another angel

One of the funniest memories I have of my father in law Rich is anytime I saw him he would give me a big hug and kiss (on the cheek), but he would turn his head so quick and get lips. I never saw it coming. You’d think after 30+ years I’d figure it out. Love ya grandpa!

I remember when I first met him he was so nice and kind and at that point I knew that my daughter has found a great man to marry because Brian is kind, a great Husband to my daughter and great father to my grandkids I couldn't ask for anyone better then him so Thank you Rich for being a great man and everyone that knows you feels the same way about you See you later in a better place.

I was probably 10 years old and thought who is this Mexican guy my mom is dating. I met Brian shortly after and we hung out at my apartment when we lived in Humboldt Park when they went bowling and we became instant friends. We moved in with Rich in early 1984 and I remember taking the North ave. bus to school so I can finish 8th grade. We lived on the 2nd floor and he lived on the 1st I do remember Rich being very stubborn and set in his ways. We butted heads a lot. But that was fine. I just went upstairs. I moved out around 1991 with an old girlfriend. We split up and in 1994, I moved back in with Ione who was just a baby. Rich and my mom welcomed us with open arms. Ione was really sick at the time and he helped me a LOT with her medical issues. At this point, he became grandpa. One time I had to change the central line dressing on Ione and had to explain to him how important it was that we were a million percent sterile. He assisted and understood. They took care of her while I was working. Beth moved in with us when Ione was about 6. When we moved out and had Patrick, Grandpa would help and pick him up from preschool. Then we started having Christmas at my house. Grandpa was always santa and all of the kids loved him (except one - Naiome!) EVERYONE took pics with santa. I always got a shirt box filled with reeses and cash. Grandpa was also at Andy's house for every party and the family get togethers every time Brian came in from Florida. So much fun!! Then Grandma got sick. Grandpa was at the hospital and/or nursing home every single day with her for hours on end. He would bring 5 pounds of quarters and buy everyone sodas or something from the vending machines. He made friends with everyone and everyone loved him. The stuffed elephant you might have seen in his casket was the one he gave Grandma when she was sick. She made me bring it to him when he got sick. Rich/Grandpa is an amazing man who I am proud to call dad.