Richard Lee Mattea's obituary , Passed away on April 28, 2023 in Shorewood, Illinois

Richard Lee Mattea

October 29, 1941 - April 28, 2023 (81 years old)

Shorewood, Illinois

Richard Lee Mattea's obituary , Passed away on April 28, 2023 in Shorewood, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fred C. Dames Funeral Home

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Richard Lee Mattea

October 29, 1941 - April 28, 2023 (81 years old)

Shorewood, Illinois

Richard Lee Mattea Obituary

We are sad to announce that on April 28, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Richard Lee Mattea of Shorewood, Illinois, born in Joliet, Illinois. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Lee Mattea to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Fred Sr. Mattea and Ann Mattea; his siblings, Mary Ann Meredith (Robert) and Alan Mattea; his sisters-in-law, Eva Galounis (Alex), Anna Knoop (George), Ida Delrose (Manny) and Josie Srosnick (Joe); his nephews, Billy Kitchener, Bobby Meredith and Chris Galounis; and his niece Judy Moruzi.

He is survived by: his wife Rita J. Mattea; his sons, Richard L. Mattea, Jr. (Annette), Jason P. Mattea (Andrea) and Darin J. Mattea; his grandchildren, Dyllan, Alexis, Aiden and Jason Mattea Jr.; his brothers, Fred Mattea (Rita) and David Mattea; his sister-in-law Nancy Corsetti (Paul); and his friends, Larry and Joy Ford. He is also survived by Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Memorials may be made in his name to Lightways Hospice (https://lightways.org), 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431 or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital would be appreciated.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fred C. Dames Funeral Home



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May 02

Visitation

Fred C. Dames Funeral Homes - Joliet
3200 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60431

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May 03

Funeral service

Fred C. Dames Funeral Home
3200 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60431

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May 03

Mass of Christian Burial

Holy Family Catholic Church
600 Brook Forest Ave, Shorewood, IL 60404

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May 03

Burial

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
20953 W Hoff Rd, Elwood, IL 60421

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