Raymond A. ("Ray") Belasich

Raymond A. “Ray” Belasich passed away peacefully at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home on Saturday April 8, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Raymond is survived by his sister, Rose Marie Zupancic; brother-in-law, Charles Anzelc; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

Preceded in death by his parents, Anton and Mary (nee Raspolich) Belasich; sisters, Mary in-infancy, Dorothy Kunke and Evelyn Anzelc; nephew, Robert Kunke; two brother-in-laws, Victor Kunke and Joseph Richard Zupancic.

Raymond was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a proud owner of his own business working as a well driller. Raymond would give you the shirt off of his back and was always willing to give a helping hand. He was very proud of his Croatian heritage.  Raymond was a wonderful son, brother and uncle. The family would like to send a special thank you to all of Ray’s “Sweethearts” at Our Lady of Angels; he loved you all. He will be truly missed by all who knew him.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Lady of Angels (1201 Wyoming Ave. Joliet, IL 60435).

A celebration of  Raymond’s life will begin on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 with prayers in the funeral home chapel at 9:20 a.m. then driving in procession to St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Joliet for a Mass of Christian Burial to be held at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Mary Nativity Cemetery in Crest Hill. Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.