Richard R. "Rico" Velez, 44, of West Dundee; passed away suddenly on Friday August 1, 2014. Born in Chicago on Saturday August 2, 1969. Beloved fiancé of Tammy Ludvik; devoted brother of Luis, Rose, and Raul A. Velez; loving son of the late Raul R.(Barbara) and the late Rosa (née Ramos) Velez and the late Josefa (the late Freddy) Feliciano; dear nephew of Patria (Tato) Rodriguez, Leo (Luba) Ramos, Obdulio Velez, Carlos Velez, Jose Velez and many more; cherished uncle of Cecilia, Robert, Sabrina and Alexandria; dearest cousin and friend to many; adored step dad of Samantha. Visitation Wednesday August 6, 2014 from 3-9pm at The Montclair-Lucania Funeral Home 6901 W. Belmont Avenue Chicago where funeral services will be held Thursday August 7, 2014 at 11:00am . Interment to follow at Mount Olive Cemetery Chicago, IL