WHEREAS, God in His infinite wisdom has called Richard Dina to his eternal reward; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Marty Quinn, Alderman of the 13th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Richard Dina passed at the age of 94. Beloved husband of Doris for 72 years. Loving father of Lynn (Greg) Busiedlik, Ricky (Laurie), Deb (Tom) Blakley, Diane (Dan) Ciametti, Dawn (Jerry Robinson) and Raymond. Proud grandfather of 9 and great grandfather of 12. Preceded in death by sister Nina (the late Fred) Rabins, brother Joe (the late Elsie), loving brother-in-law of the late Rae (Roy) Bluck, Betty (the late Sam) Morgan. Fun-loving uncle, dear cousin, and friend to many; and
WHEREAS, Richard Dina was a WWII Navy veteran and Honor Flight participant. He loved cooking (especially spaghetti and meatballs), baking, gardening, dancing at family weddings, music, TV westerns, his Sicilian heritage, bowling, traveling, and dogs. He will be remembered for his humor, generosity, storytelling, and love of family. Richard Dina leaves a legacy of faith, dignity, compassion and love; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members of the Chicago City Council gathered here this sixteenth day of December, 2020, hereby express our sorrow on the death of Richard Dina and extend to his family and friends our deepest sympathy.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable cop>be presented to the
family of Richard Dina. . ( J