Raymond C. Mareno

Raymond C. Mareno, age 75, at rest on Sunday, September 25, 2016.

Raymond is survived by his children, Cheryle (Mike) Searing, Raymond W. Mareno, William J. (Tiffany) Mareno, Thomas J. (Alison) Mareno and Carl Olivo; grandchildren, Jacob, Leah and Toby Mareno, Heather Searing, Meagen (James) Burke and Samantha Berta; great-grandchildren, Breanna and Ryan Burke and Brent Ramos; former wife, Joanne Mareno; lifelong friends and loyal neighbors from the Greentree Subdivision in Joliet, the Benny Williams Family, the Stover Family and the James Family; dedicated caretaker, Maria Jasekova; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and favorite pets, Lucky, Cash and Harley.

Preceded in death by his wife, Laura Mareno; parents, Raymond Mareno and Margaret (William) Rausa.

Raymond was a proud United States Army Veteran and served during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the American Legion Post #1080, the New Lenox VFW # 9545 and a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans. Raymond retired from the U.S. Postal Service as an Electronics Technician. He was the owner of Union TV and Electronics. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed anything electronic. He was a master tinkerer. Raymond will be truly missed.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Raymond’s name to the Joliet Armory specifically for PTSD would be greatly appreciated.

A celebration of Raymond’s life will begin on Friday, September 30, 2016 gathering at Tezak Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. then driving in procession to Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood where full Military Honors will be conducted. Visitation will be on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.