Roy Livingston Hardy Jr., age 79, passed away on March 4 ^th , 2021 at Humboldt Park Health, Chicago, Illinois. He was born on January 2 ^nd , 1942 to Roy Livingston Hardy Sr. and Margaret (nee Anderson) Hardy of Chicago, Illinois.

Roy proudly served in the US Army from 1959 to 1980. During his time of service, he was a Combat Medic, Operating Room Specialist, ENT Specialist, and retiring as a Staff Sergeant. Roy's military awards included: Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Combat Medical Badge, Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea), The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Germany), and National Defensive Service Medal.

Following his retirement from the Army, Roy returned to Chicago, where he raised his family and worked in the Service Industry and Security Services. During this time, he made many lifelong friends. He later met and married his best friend and wife, Jen.

Roy had a carefree and spontaneous nature. His favorite saying was, "Que Sera Sera". He was a shopper, there wasn't anything on the shopping network that he didn't like. Roy had a great sense of humor and loved to make people laugh. His Donald Duck impressions were always a hit.

Roy's favorite past time was cruising around Chicago to his favorite eateries. Polish sausage or porkchop sandwiches were a must. He and Jen frequently visited Roy's boyhood haunts, cruised Lake Shore Drive, and visited Navy Pier for a Ferris wheel ride.

Roy was dearly loved and will be missed by many.

Roy is survived by his wife, Jennifer Schellin; his children, PJ Hardy (Mary), and Gina Davies (Alvin); mother-in-law, Jolene Tramburg; father-in-law, Edwin Schellin; many grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters.

The family wishes to extend a special Thank You to the physicians, nurses and staff of the Hines VA for the care they have given Roy over the years.

Memorial Visitation Friday April 9th, 2021, from 10am until time of Memorial Service 11am at Hursen Funeral Home & Crematory, SW corner of Roosevelt & Mannheim Roads, Hillside/Westchester.

Interment Private. Funeral Info: 800-562-0082

In Lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Hines VA, or the American Diabetes Association in memory of Roy Livingston Hardy Jr.

The family requests those attending to please follow the COVID-19 mandates of social distancing and facial masks.