Russell Raica, 70; loving husband of Judy Raica (nee Traut, formerly Gainer); devoted son of Lillian Hart and the late Tony Raica; caring brother of the late Sharon Agresta; dear brother-in-law of Ted (Sharon) Agresta; fun-loving uncle to 16 nieces and nephews; special Godfather to 3. Russ felt blessed to be a part of the Richard Hart and the James Traut families. Russ changed the skyline of Chicago as a carpenter for Morse Diesel and Schal Bovis companies. Vietnam Veteran. Visitation 3 to 9pm Sunday, April 23 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Friends & family are asked to meet at St. Francis Xavier Church, 124 N. Spring Ave., LaGrange for funeral mass on Monday, April 24 at 10:30am. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of masses and flowers, donations in Russ’s memory to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Rosary Hill Home (9000 W. 81st St., Justice, IL 60458) would be appreciated. Funeral info: 708-352-6500