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In Loving Memory of

Rick Damato

December 5th, 2023

Obituary

Richard "Rick" Damato, 77, beloved husband of Dean Miller, happily together for 39 years; loving father of Jamie Damato Migdal and Phil (Shannon) Damato; cherished Grandpa of Sadie Rose Migdal, and Jordan and Aidan Damato; dear brother of Pamela Hope (David) Carlson and the late Paul Vincent Damato; treasured uncle of several nieces and nephews; adored father of his four-legged son Benny. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jewish War Veterans, www.jwv.org/give/donate. Chapel service Thursday, December 7, 2023, 12:15 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment following at Shalom Memorial Park. For information, including a link to view the service, shiva, and to leave condolences, www.shalommemorial.org or (847) 255-3520

Memorial Events

Shalom Chapel Service

Date & Time Thursday 12/07/2023 at 12:15 PM

Address Shalom Memorial Funeral Home
1700 West Rand Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Interment

Address Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights

Shiva

Rick and Dean's Home
25890 Cresthill Drive
Barrington, Illinois 60010

Following the service until 8 PM.
Friday from 4 PM to 8 PM.


Shiva Coordinator: Randi Berger - 773-742-2702

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