Richard W. Blass Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Richard W. Blass (Elmhurst, Illinois), who passed away at the age of 84, on December 5, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Richard find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may his legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 16th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home (435 N York St, Elmhurst, IL 60126). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, December 17th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Catholic Church (779 S York St, Elmhurst, IL 60126).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation (https://dogood.t2t.org*t0joq3*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NjUxNDQ4NzMuQ2owS0NRaUE2TlRKQmhERUFSSXNBQjdRSEQweThPenVKNDJaX1JhQkdIdnZYYlVLX0NDSXY5cy1wNnRWdjRLdlROVDZyRk5mWGdRTlFOd2FBc3VQRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*MTM0NDk4MzMyMC4xNzY1MTQ0ODcz*_ga*MTYyMTkxNjAyMS4xNzY1MTQ0ODcz*_ga_KKJBEGGEYM*czE3NjUxNDQ4NzMkbzEkZzEkdDE3NjUxNDQ5MjUkajgkbDAkaDA.#!/donation/checkout), 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306.