Richard P. Gibbons, US Army veteran, 1955 graduate of Mt. Carmel High School. Beloved husband of Patricia, nee Melaniphy; loving father of John (Amy) Gibbons; Coleen (Don) Nordstrom; Celine (John) Fleming; Audrey (Dave) Kessler; Tina (Jeff) Palicki; dear grandfather of Ashley (Rob) Podunavac; Lauren Kessler; Amber Nordstrom; Jeffery Palicki; Lindsay Fleming; Casey Gibbons; Shane Palicki; Johnny Fleming; Donny Nordstrom; Kelly Gibbons; Shauna Fleming; Ryan Gibbons; Jimmy Taylor; and Brooke Kessler; fond brother of the late Thomas (the late Kathleen) Gibbons; the late Kay (the late Frank) Marovich; the late Florence (Sr. Marie Francine), James (Betty Anne) Gibbons; the late Jack (the late Rita) Gibbons; and kind uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy., Park Ridge Monday from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday 9:30 a.m. to St. Paul of the Cross Church. Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery