Richard M. Gladziszewski, 88, formerly of Orland Park, IL died on Sunday July 12, 2015 at Bradford Villa in Quincy, IL. Richard was born in Chicago to Marion and Jenny Gladziszewski in September of 1926. He married Jean Bacherowicz in April of 1948 and enjoyed 48 years of marriage until her death in 1994.
Richard had a long and distinguished career at the Continental Bank of Chicago. He was a Senior Vice President at the bank when he retired in 1986. He was also an avid musician who played the accordion and was the band leader of the Polka Tones. The Polka Tones entertained thousands of people for over 40 years from wedding banquet halls to the ballrooms of Chicago. He served his country during World War II and was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, PNA, PRCU and the American Legion. Survivors include his 4 daughters Cynthia (Mike) Foster of Quincy, IL, Judy Riley (Mark Lancaster) of Frederick, MD, Debra VanNess of Manhattan Beach, CA, and Maria Gladziszewski (Eric Kueffner) of Juneau, AK; his 5 grandchildren Lisa (Tony) Kline, Laura (Keith) Carter, David (Aimee) Foster, Joshua Schwarzapel (Jessie Ansari) and Michelle Riley; and also his 4 great-grandsons Evan, Landon, and Parker Kline, and Daniel Foster. His surviving sisters include Lorraine Szara and Theresa (John) Manikowski as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Dolores Magdziarz, brothers-in-law Ray Szara and Frank Magdziarz, as well as a special friend, Chrysantha Rudnik.
Visitation will be held at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem), Orland Park, IL from 2-7PM on Sunday, July 19, 2015. Funeral Monday, July 20, 2015 at 9:00AM from Colonial Chapel to St. Francis of Assisi Church, 15050 S. Wolf Rd., Orland Park, IL where a Mass celebrating his life will be held at 10:00AM. Entombment will be at Resurrection Cemetery, 7201 Archer Ave., Justice, IL. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60601. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400