Richard J. "Big Rich" Predovich, 60, Avid Sports Fan, Especially of Notre Dame Football

He was born in Cleveland, grew up in Maple Heights and had been a resident of North Ridgeville for the past 3 years. He previously lived in Elyria and Aurora for 20 years.

Richard worked in quality control for USS Kobe aka Republic Technologies in Lorain for 34 years.

He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church, North Ridgeville.

He was an avid sports fan especially of Notre Dame football and enjoyed gambling.

Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Josephine (nee Randazzo); son Bill (Stephanie) of Avon; daughters, Antoinette (Jason Gore) Predovich and Rosie (Mike) Aulisio both of North Ridgeville; grandchildren, Donovan, Reece and Luka Predovich and Nicholas Aulisio; brothers, Robert of Telluride, Colorado, Bill of Parma, Tommy Predovich of San Mateo, California; sister, Mary Rossman of Columbus, Georgia.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Sonia Predovich and infant sister, Lisa Predovich.

Friends may call Sunday from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the David Bogner Family Funeral Home, 36625 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville. A prayer service will be held on Monday at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home followed by a 10 a.m. mass at St. Peter Church, 35777 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville, Rev. Bob Franco, pastor, will be the celebrant.
Burial will follow at All Saints Cemetery, Northfield.

For more information or to send an online condolence, please visit
www.davidbognerfamilyfuneralhome.com.