Richard “Dickie” Bartolotti, 71, of Valier, IL passed away on July 4, 2018.
He was born on March 13, 1947 in Valier, to Libero and Delphine (Bissetti) Bartolotti. He married Doris (Jones) Bartolotti on June 12, 1981 and she survives of Valier.
Other survivors include his children Jason (Paige) Ashmore of Sesser, IL and Mary (Eric) Millikan of Benton, IL; grandchildren Kaden Millikan, Levi Millikan and one grandchild expected in January 2019; three brothers Lee (Sheila) Bartolotti of Grimsland, NC, Gary (Kathy) Bartolotti of Christopher, and Robert (Jolene) Bartolotti of Coello.
He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the United States Marine Corps. and was a Silver Star and Purple Heart recipient.
He was a member of the UMWA, Franklin County Housing Authority Board, Christopher American Legion, Sesser VFW and a Life Member of the Disabled American Vets.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be on Sunday July 8, 2018 at 1:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Brother Mark Miller officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday July 7, 2018 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser, IL.
The family strongly encourages in lieu of flowers memorials be made to Veteran’s Honor Flight of Southern Illinois, envelopes will be available at the funeral home or you can go to their website at www.veteranshonorflight.org.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhome.com
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