Richard M. Cesario, age 77, US Army Purple Heart recipient and veteran of the Vietnam War, resident of New Lenox, IL. Loving father of Kimberly (William) Cravens, Paul (Deborah) Cesario, Kristine (Kenneth) Cesario-Price. Proud grandfather of Autumn Cesario, Kyle Cravens, Cameron Cravens, and Zoie Cesario. Dear brother of Kenneth (Connie) Cesario, Robert (Sue) Cesario, Francine (Patrick) Waibel, Susan Hill, and Diane (the late Jim) Cole; caring uncle of many nieces and nephews. Rich was a man of great faith who saw the good in all. He was a wonderful friend, always cheerful and thoughtful with an infectious smile.
Funeral Saturday, January 8, 2022, 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 19515 115th Ave, Mokena, IL. Interment will be private at Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleum. Visitation Friday, January 7, 2022, 3:00-8:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 19604 S. Wolf Road, Mokena, IL 60448.