Richard Joseph Basara Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Richard Joseph Basara (Minneapolis, Minnesota), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on November 1, 2025 at the age of 69. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, I. Joseph Basara and Josephine Basara (Bienias); and his sisters, Mary Jo Walek (Tom) and Anne Marie. He is survived by: his wife Rose; his children, Josh (Kati), Jeanette Chaffee (Brian) and Jared (Lauren); his grandchildren, Madison and Allyson Chaffee; his siblings, Jim (Karla), Jeanne Casanova (Tom), Paul (Sheri), Doug (Liz) and Janice Johnson (Jim); and his brother-in-law Robert Chapman. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Visitation was held on Friday, November 14th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Northeast Chapel (2901 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418). A funeral service was held on Friday, November 14th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Washburn-McReavy Northeast Chapel (2901 Johnson St NE).
