Richard "Rick" Bekielewski, Jr., age 57, beloved husband of Madeline, nee Jalocha; cherished son of Richard, Sr. and Rosemary Bekielewski; dear brother of Karen Stay and Robert (Barbara) Bekielewski; loving uncle of James (Tara) Stay, Ashley Stay, Benjamin, Charles, and Finn Bekielewski, and William and Nicholas Jalocha; dear son-in-law of Jeanine and the late Joseph Jalocha; fond brother-in-law of Thomas (Carol) Jalocha; father of Kimmy and Clint.

Rick was a fireman/paramedic with the Deerfield/Bannockburn Fire Department for 27 years. He also worked for the last three years with facilities and equipment with NIPSTA in Glenview, IL. He enjoyed working with his hands, especially fishing and model airplanes to name a few.

Visitation at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home 7812 N. Milwaukee Avenue Niles on Tuesday, June 6th, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral Wednesday, June 7th, at 9:15 AM to St. John Brebeuf Church for 10:00 AM Mass. Interment Maryhill Cemetery . Funeral info: 847-966-7302.