Nicholas "Nick" R. Riff, of Palm Harbor, Florida, formerly of Addison, Il; cherished father of Kathy (Greg) Brunst of West Chicago, Il., Larry (Diane) of Prospect, Kentucky, Ken (Robin) of Algonquin, Il. and daughter in law of Laurie (late Gary) Brunst of Iowa; dear grandpa of Nikki (Rocky) Binetti, Alicia (Jeff) Kamaris, Angie (Justin) Pipenhagen, Amanda, Nick, Josh (Ashley), Tim, Kati (Dahn) and Dan (Carla) Brunst; great grandpa of 12; beloved son of the late Nick and the late Bertha, nee Zauner. Nick loved to travel, especially countless trips on various cruise lines. He enjoyed listening and dancing to big band and jazz music in the club house of his community in Florida. He loved to play cribbage and cheer on the Cubs. A private visitation is being held at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association National Center 7272 Greenville Ave.Dallas, TX 75231.