Frederick V. Richard, age 76, of Richard’s Bicycle Shop passed quiety after a long battle with heart disease. Beloved husband of Betty “Elizabeth”, nee O’Malley; loving father of daughter, Jo Ann; sons, John, Frederick, Michael, and the late James and Mary Clare; devoted grandfather of Susan. Fred was loved and respected by many people around the country. He was a Five Star President of the Mt. Greenwood Lion’s Club, former member of the Evergreen Park Snowmobile Club and a founding father of the Chicago Bycicle Dealer’s Association. Fred was active in the Mt. Greenwood community and prided himself in servicing the people. Funeral Saturday 10:45 a.m. from Beverly Ridge Funeral Home,10415 S. Kedzie Avenue to St. John Fisher Church, Mass 11:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Association, Dept 77-3968, Chicago, IL 60678-3968 appreciated. Visitation Friday 2 to 9 p.m. 773-779-4411
