Of Joliet, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN., Monday, October 29, 2012. Age 62 years. Survived by his loving and caring wife of 40 years Julia Hrechko (nee Sicinski). Two loving sons Matthew (Melaney) Hrechko and Benjamin (Marisa Cervantes) Hrechko. Three grandchildren Anya, Maxim and Cash Hrechko. His mother Hester Hrechko (nee Cox). Three sisters Cindy (Dick) Gallick, Debbie (Jerry) Rademacher and Lori (Doug) Snode. His brother Michael (Penny) Hrechko. Also numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father Walter Hrechko (1990) and two granddaughters Hanna and Zoe Hrechko (2007). Rich was born April 28, 1950 in Joliet. He graduated from Plainfield High School Class of 1968 and served a four year electrical apprenticeship. 42 year member of the IBEW Local #176. Rich retired as a electrical building inspector for Will County Land Use Department. Member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Joliet. Former member of the Joliet Ski Club. Rich enjoyed golfing. Funeral services will be held from the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Road, Saturday, November 3 at 9:30 AM to St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, 1000 Barber Ln. at 10:00 A.M. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday from 4:00 – 8:00 PM