Richard E. Santucci, U.S. Army Veteran, age 85, late of Calumet City formerly of South Holland. Beloved husband for 56 years of Flora (née DiBraccio); devoted father of Maria (late Karl) Muzzarelli, Enrico, and Anthony Santucci; proud grandfather of Antonio (Sarah), Dominic, Giovanni and Salvatore Muzzarelli; cherished great-grandfather of Nicolas; loving brother of Arthur (Jacqueline) Santucci, Teresa (Dan) Martino, the late Eugene and Michael Santucci; devoted son of the late Michael and Julia (née Bonomino); dear nephew of Lorraine Zager and Gina Benson; kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service 12:00 p.m. at  Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service) 14318 S. LaGrange Rd. (Northbound traffic: U-turn permitted at 143rdSt.) Orland Park. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association.