Richard Brooks. Beloved son of the late Paul and Florence, nee Laurino. Dear father of Christopher Prince, Nicole McGowan, Christa McGowan and the late Richard Brooks. Loving grandfather of Ryan, Noah, Jannah and Ahmad. Dear brother of Steve (Lynne) Brooks and the late Carol Little, Nicholas (Carol) Brooks, Paul (Joanne) Brooks and Larry Brooks. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Resting at Beverly Ridge Funeral Home, 10415 S. Kedzie Ave. Wednesday 3:00 p.m. until time of services 7:30 p.m. Interment Private. 773-779-4411