Richard D. Leitelt - 72

7/26/1941 - 5/11/2014

Homewood and Chicago's southside

Richard D. Leitelt, age 72. Longtime Homewood resident formerly of Chicago’s southside. Retired President of the family owned United Floor Machine Company, originated in 1948. U.S. Army Veteran. Graduate of Mt. Carmel High School and the University of Dayton. Husband of the late Colleen nee Gannon. Father of David Leitelt, Michael (Alicia) Leitelt and Deidre Panozzo. Grandfather of Zachary, Ashley, Ashleigh, Danielle, Nicholas, Thomas and Julianna. Son of the late Anna nee Sommer and Charles Leitelt. Brother of Carol Smith, Judy Johnson, and the late Mary Ann Busch and Charles Leitelt. Beloved uncle and dear friend of many. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St. (U.S. Rt. 30, 3 blks E. of Western Ave.), Chicago Heights on Thursday May 15th from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral services Friday 11:00 AM. Burial private. 708-481-9230 or www.panozzobros.com.