Dennis Lichty passes away

Dennis Lichty, one of the three-brother racing family, passes away Sept. 29

Dennis passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family, on Monday evening, September 29, 2003 at the age of 56 years. Dennis is the son of Floyd and the late Helen Lichty. Beloved husband and best friend of Bernadette (nee Wey); loving father of Evan and Lauren. He will be missed by his brothers, Brad and his wife Patti, Michael and his wife Yvonne and nieces and nephews; brother-in-law to Carol Kessig and her husband Wayne and Jane Russell and her husband Dave.

Dennis started racing go karts in 1959. Racing has been a part of his life for many years. He began racing supermodified cars at the age of 25 and raced supers until 1995.

Dennis was also a dedicated hockey coach for KMHA and was convenor for Novice HL, 2002-2003. He enjoyed collecting LP's and had a keen interest in vintage guitars.

Friends are invited to share memories of Dennis with his family at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A morning prayer service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, October 4, 2003 at 9:15 a.m. followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Johns RC Church, 85 Strange Street, Kitchener, at 10 a.m. with Rev. James Boudreau as Celebrant.

Interment will follow in Memory Gardens, Breslau. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre or St. Mary's Hospital would be appreciated by the family. Donations may be arranged through the funeral home at 519-745-8445 or www.edwardrgood.com4

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