Richard T. Goggins's obituary  in Melrose Park, Illinois

Richard T. Goggins

2025

Melrose Park, Illinois

Richard T. Goggins's obituary  in Melrose Park, Illinois

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Gibbons Funeral Home

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Richard T. Goggins Obituary

The passing of Richard T. Goggins of Melrose Park, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Richard T. Goggins or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his wife Barbara; and his son Richard. He is survived by: his children, Linda Preto (John), Robert Goggins and Kathleen D'Agostino; his grandchildren, Christina Abernathy (Anthony), John Preto (Marilyn) and Kaitlin Balogh (Erik); his great grandchildren, Addison, Jaxson, Liam, Dash, Dylan and Taylor; and his sister Barbara Gordon (late Allen).

Visitation was held on Wednesday, September 24th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Thursday, September 25th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Gibbons Funeral Home (134 S York St, Elmhurst, IL 60126). A prayer was held on Thursday, September 25th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A funeral service was held on Thursday, September 25th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church (124 N Spring Ave, La Grange, IL 60525). A burial was held on Thursday, September 25th 2025 at the Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery (1400 S Wolf Rd, Hillside, IL 60162).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gibbons Funeral Home



Wed

Sep 24

Visitation

Gibbons Funeral Home
134 S York St, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Thu

Sep 25

Visitation

Gibbons Funeral Home
134 S York St, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Thu

Sep 25

Prayer

Gibbons Funeral Home
134 S York St, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Thu

Sep 25

Funeral service

Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church
124 N Spring Ave, La Grange, IL 60525

Thu

Sep 25

Burial

Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery
1400 S Wolf Rd, Hillside, IL 60162

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