Raymond F. Matesevac

Raymond F. Matesevac “Papa,” age 67, at rest on Tuesday, October 06, 2015 with his loving family by his side.

Raymond is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Nancy (nee Pavlich); children, Tammy (Jeff) Cortese, Susan Matesevac; grandchildren, Jeffrey and Kaitlyn Cortese; siblings, Nick (Dottie) Matesevac, Ron (Marion) Matesevac, and Jean (the late Lenny) Zonarich; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas and Ann (nee Tezak) Matesevac; and one sister, Patricia Lawrence.

Raymond was a proud United States Navy Veteran who served during the Vietnam War on the U.S.S. Tombigbee. He retired from the City of Joliet after 30 years of dedicated service and was a parishioner at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Crest Hill. Raymond loved spending time with his grandchildren and enjoyed taking them shooting at the range and fishing. “Papa” loved watching them participate in their sporting events. Raymond was a very talented carpenter and was also a Chicago Bears and Cubs fan. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother who will be dearly missed.

The family would like to offer a special thank you to Dr. John Walsh and his staff at Midwest Pulmonary in Joliet, Dr. Eileen Heffernan and Dr. Modi and his staff at J.O.H.A. for always being there for him and his family.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Raymond’s name to J.O.H.A. would be appreciated.

A celebration of Raymond’s life will begin on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 with prayers and military honors in the funeral home chapel at 10:20 a.m. then driving in procession to St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Crest Hill for a Mass of Christian Burial to be held at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be on Monday, October 12, 2015 at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet from 3-7 p.m. Per Raymond’s wishes cremation rites have been accorded.