Richard Anthony Yanuzzi, age 58, of Roscoe, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023, peacefully in his home.

Richard was the son of Robert Yanuzzi and Carol Koval, born on February 1, 1965, in Rahway, New Jersey. Richard joins his father, Robert, in eternity to look over all their loved ones.

"I love music, my Harley, obviously, and have an addiction to buying old amplifiers and guitars." Richard was a music enthusiast, an amazing lead guitarist as well as a professional tradesman. He was passionate about everything, loved making people laugh, and knew no strangers. Richard's outgoing, memorable personality will forever remain in our hearts.

Richard leaves behind four children: Jennifer Yanuzzi, Stephanie Yanuzzi, Richard Yanuzzi, and Sasha Wandrey; Grandchildren: Brooke, Mandi, Landon, Nicholas, Nicole, Anthony, Rodney, Xavier, Corvin, Jurnee, Jayme, and soon-to-be-born Hayden Yanuzzi; Sisters: Lynn Paul, Diane Yanuzzi, Louise Yanuzzi, and Marie Yanuzzi; his Mother Carol Koval; Nieces and Nephews: Kaylie, Chelsey, William Jr., Jason, Alicia, Bennett, Owen, Dalon, and Wyatt; his beloved friends: Tammy Yanuzzi and Petra Bongiorno.

Memorial Service for Richard Anthony Yanuzzi will be held at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 6, 2023, in Tony Gasparini Funeral Chapel, 6825 Weaver Rd., Rockford, IL. Memorial Visitation from 5:00 p.m. until Memorial Service. Please join us as we celebrate the life of Richard Anthony Yanuzzi.