Raphael J. Palubicki, 91, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather passed away peacefully March 4th, 2018. Long term resident of Mt. Prospect, IL (1949).

He was Mt. Prospect Postmaster for 8 years prior to retiring after 37 years of government service. Lifelong Chicago sports fan, avid golfer and retired veteran of the United States Army.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife Estelle M. Palubicki. He is survived by his children: Michael (Patricia) Palubicki, Dennis (Lori) Palubicki, Peter (Nancy) Palubicki and the late Margaret Zander & Randolph Palubicki; cherished grandfather of 11; great-grandfather of 16; great-great grandfather of 6.

Preceded in death by his parents Rose and Peter Palubicki and siblings Robert, Patricia and Barbara.

Visitation Tuesday, March 6th, 2018, 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at Friedrichs Funeral Home, 320 W. Central Rd. (at Northwest Hwy) Mt. Prospect, IL 60056.

Entombment All Saints Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Carmelite Sisters, 100 N. River Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60016.