Richard J. Gaul, Jr., age 84, of Crown Point, passed away June 9, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Maria; two sons: Richard J. Gaul III and Carlos G. Gaul; two daughters: Maria T. Gaul and Sarah B. (Dan) Priestas; three grandchildren: Daniel, Connor, and Christopher. Preceded in death by his parents: John and Edith Gaul; two brothers: John and Francis; and two sisters: Eileen and Alice. A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. DIRECTLY at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Burial to follow at Chapel Lawn Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family on Monday, June 13, 2011 from 3:00-8:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 8178 S. Cline Ave. (1/2 mile south of Rt. 30), Schererville, IN. Richard was a U.S. Army veteran. He was an avid White Sox fan, member of the Transitional Jazz Club, and enjoyed traveling