Richard J. Guidice

Richard J. Guidice, 85, passed away peacefully at home on July 12, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on April 29, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, Richard was the son of the late Roger and the late Susan (nee Comiano) Guidice.

He is survived by his wife, Karen (nee Boffa) Guidice and children, Richard J. Guidice, Jr., Jennifer (Joseph) Cortese, and Frank (Jenny) Quinn. He was a loving grandfather to Jessica Guidice and Joey Cortese (Lexie Lombardi) and doting Papa to Anthony Quinn and Francesco Quinn. He was a dear brother to Roger (Aida) Guidice and a cherished uncle to Pamela (Dave) Silverston, Barbara (the late James) Lucas, Ronald (Lisa) Guidice. Also, he was a great uncle, great-grand uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to many.

Born, raised, and lived in Chicago (most recently resided in Arlington Heights) he attended Chopin Grammar School, Austin High School, DePaul University and DePaul University College of Law. He was a Member of Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity, Beta Mu Chapter.

In his early career as an attorney, he established a general law practice and was appointed to fulfill a term as a Senator in the State of Illinois Legislature. It was there that Senator Guidice discovered his passion for governmental law. He became a lobbyist for the Chicago Board of Education Governmental Relations Department and in subsequent years, he was a founding partner of Capitol Consulting Group Illinois LLC, representing associations, agencies and businesses with varied interests in the State of Illinois. He retired at the age of 80.

In his private life, he was an avid Chicago sports fan of the Bears, Blackhawks, and Cubs. He also enjoyed his time fishing with his father, brother and uncles.

He loved music and dancing and he enjoyed the practice of Tai Chi. However, golfing was his passion. He was a longtime member of Ridgemoor Country Club. At RCC, he enjoyed his time on the course as well as playing a “friendly” game of gin in the card room.

For over 30 years Richard was a snowbird in Cancun, MX. Spending time with his Mexican, Canadian, and American friends at Bay View Grand provided such wonderful memories and meant so much to him.

Richard faced the last chapter of his life with strength and dignity. Heartfelt appreciation is extended to the many doctors, nurses, aides, paramedics, technicians and healthcare individuals who were involved in his life throughout the past six years, especially his team from Three Oaks Hospice.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 18, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL.

Family and friends will meet on Saturday, July 19, at Queen of All Saints Basilica, 6280 N Sauganash Ave, Chicago, IL, for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in River Grove, IL.

To honor Richard, consider a gift to an organization meaningful to him: The Les Turner ALS Foundation, 5550 W. Touhy Avenue, Suite 302, Skokie, IL 60077 (or online at https://www.lesturnerals.org).