Richard J. Popovits, 77; Ret. Lt. CPD, Beloved husband of Margie, nee Bischak; Devoted father of Lesley (Ron) Magnabosco, and James (Kelly) Popovits; Proud grandfather of Rachel, Josie, Mia, Morgan, Alyssa, and Timothy; Cherished son of the late Frank and Anastasia (nee Dobrovits) Popovits; Loving brother of Frank (Joan) Popovits, Joan (the late Jack) Kratochvil and the late Robert (Lorraine) Popovits; Fond brother-in-law of Jackie (the late Robert) Banaszak, the late Ellen (the late Gene) Lenderman, and Dean Bischak; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation Friday, March 27th, 2026, 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a St. Jude Service at 7:00 p.m. at Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St., Chicago Ridge, IL 60415. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation (www.cpdmemorial.org) will be appreciated. For Funeral Info: (708) 422-2700 or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.