Richard L. Lynch, 66, of Chicago, passed away on Tuesday February 24, 2015 at Horizon Hospice of Chicago. Born in Chicago on Thursday October 7, 1948 to Richard and Louellen (née Larabee) Lynch; beloved husband of Karen née Smerko; devoted father of Nikki (Mike) Lynch-Haligowski and Tracey Busbin; cherished grandfather of Michael Busbin and Dawn Busbin; loving brother of Michael (Cynthia) Lynch. Memorial mass Saturday March 7, 10:30am at St. Benedict Church 2215 W. Irving Park Rd Chicago. A celebration of life service will be March 29, 2015 from 4-8pm at The VFW in Park Ridge 10 W Higgins. The Montclair-Lucania Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. In lieu of flowers donations to Paws Chicago www.pawschicago.org appreciated.