Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

Fr. Richard J. Todd, C.M.F.

Passed away on March 25, 2021


Father Richard J. Todd, C.M.F.  age 93, died on March 25, 2021 in Chicago, IL. Father Todd was born on May 27, 1927 in Chicago, IL.  He made his religious profession as a Claretian Missionary on July 16, 1947 and was ordained to the priesthood on June 09, 1955. His service with the Claretians spanned over 65 years including: Illinois, Guatemala, N. Jersey and Rome, Italy; he retired in 2013.  Visitation Wednesday, March 31, 2021 from 11am until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 12pm DIRECTLY at St. Paul Catholic Church 2127 West 22nd Place Chicago, IL  60608. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery Hillside, IL.  In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Claretian Missionaries: 205 West Monroe Street Chicago, IL 60606; your charity to help the poor. Arrangements entrusted to Elmwood Chapel Chicago, IL 773-731-2749. www.elmwoodchapel.com

Funeral Mass:
St. Paul Catholic Church
2127 W. 22nd Place
Chicago, Illinois 60608
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 - 12:00 pm

Interment:
Queen of Heaven Cemetery
1400 S. Wolf Road
Hillside, Illinois 60162

Memorial Contributions:

 In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Claretian Missionaries: 205 West Monroe Street Chicago, IL 60606; your charity to help the poor.

Visitation Location

St. Paul Catholic Church
2127 W. 22nd Place
Chicago, Illinois 60608


Visitation Information

Wednesday, March 31, 2021 - 11:00 am until 12:00 pm

Condolences
"Desde Colombia rendimos homenaje de admiración y gratitud a este gran claretiano del mundo, que a partir de su experiencia misionera en Centroamérica, lideró, como Prefecto general para las Iglesias-en-Formación, un trabajo formidable de animación de la presencia claretiana en las fronteras misioneras de la Congregación. Nuestro saludo fraterno de condolencia a la Provincia USA-Canada."
- Claretianos de Colombia-Venezuela
March 29, 2021 8:50 pm

"I remember Fr. Todd as a man who projected both gentleness and strength all at the same time. No doubt this reflected his life and his life's work. Many will remember him for this and much more. Rest in Peace Fr. Todd."
- Gregory Cruz
March 30, 2021 10:42 am

Candles Lit
"Fr.Todd Confirmed us in 2004 and Married us in 2005 at St.Pauls. He was our favorite Priest ."
- Bob and Therese Timmerman
March 28, 2021 1:17 pm

"Que su testimonio y su convicción de la dimensión universal de la misión claretiana, señalen caminos de compromiso para las nuevas generaciones"
- Claretianos de Colombia-Venezuela
March 29, 2021 8:52 pm