Raymond E. Kezele

Raymond E. Kezele, age 89, at rest on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.

Born in Joliet and a lifelong resident of the Joliet and Crest Hill areas. Ray proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the destroyer USS Chauncey 667. He was a member of the VFW Cantigny Post #367. Ray enjoyed his fishing trips to White Eagle Resort on Lake Vermilion with his family. He also enjoyed golf, bowling, and woodworking. Ray was a wonderful husband to the late Helen (2010).

Ray is survived by his children, David (Jean), Dan, Judy, Don, Dennis (Michelle) Kezele, and Nancy (Sean) Reardon; grandchildren, Brian (Sue) Kezele, Stacey Adams, Kari (Zeb) Freeman, Gina Talarico, and Jimmy (Melinda) Talarico; great-grandchildren, Michael, Jacob, Gabe, Rylan, Brycen, Braden, Naya, Raina, and Zander; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his loving wife, Helen; parents, Michael and Barbara (nee Racki); brothers, Mike, Richard, and Walter; sisters, Mary Biernat, Molly Stogis, Marge Gonda, Delores Wrona, and Helen and Virginia Kezele.

Memorial donations in Raymond’s name to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be greatly appreciated.

Private services were held.