Joseph P. Rice

February 15, 1941 - July 6, 2020

We celebrate the life of Joseph R. Rice who passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2020. He was the beloved son of the late Thomas and late Margaret Rice. Joseph was born and raised in the West Elsdon community and was a devoted Member of St. Nicholas of Tolentine Parish for 61 years. He graduated from St. Philip Gaels High School, class of 1960. Before retiring, Joe worked for 30 years as a clerk for the Winston and Strawn law firm. Joe was a consummate gentleman whose life exemplified diligent work, integrity and generosity. Joe was passionate about his interest in people and belonging to a community of friends. He was involved in organizations and groups at many parishes in the city, including St. Nicolas of Tolentine, St. Peters Church in the Loop, St. Rene Goupil Church, St. Daniel the Prophet Church ,he was the past president of both, St. Daniel the Prophet Senior Group and St. Rene Goupil Senior Group. He also was a member of Chicago Catholic University Club, Southwest Archdiocese Singles SAS, and the Clearing Civic League. In 2014 Joe was awarded a Senior Citizen of the year award by Rep. Dan Lipinski. However, his most cherished group was the St. Pascal Fraternity of Secular Franciscans. He will be missed by his family and his “ family of friends” who loved him for his humility and kindness. In honor of Joe’s commitment to giving to others, please consider a donation to Franciscan Association at 1645 Lemoyne, Chicago, Illinois 60622 franoutreach.org . Please omit flowers. His absence is a silent grief, his life a beautiful memory. May his pure and gentle soul Rest in Peace. Visitation is Friday, July 10 , 2020 from 6 PM until 8 PM at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 West Archer Ave.(55th st just west of Harlem). Family and friends are asked to gather at St. Rene Goupil Church on Saturday, July 11, 2020. There will be an hour visitation from 9AM until 10 AM at the Church followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10 AM. Joe will be buried next to his parents at. St. Mary Cemetery.