Richard J. Romanenghi, 77 of Sun City West, AZ, formerly of Chicago was born December 21, 1938 to Steve and Lillian (nee Trager) Romanenghi and passed away January 1, 2016. Richard was a retired carpenter with a love and passion for golf. Richard was the beloved husband of Shirley Kielbasa; loving father of Taryn (Ryan) Merle, Gina Richardson and Cheryl (John) Sidor; cherished grandfather of Broderick and Avery Merle, Blake and Carly Sidor, Meagan Burns and James Richardson. Visitation will be Thursday, January 7, 2016 from 4-8 PM at Lauterburg & Oehler Funeral Home, 2000 E. Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights where funeral services will be held on Friday, January 8 at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.