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Roland Matz Obituary

Matz, Roland R. Age 84. U.S. Air Force veteran. Beloved husband of Grace (nee Schultz); devoted father of Dennis (Karen), Marian (Jerry) Colon and Ronald (Diana); loving grandfather of Jeffrey (Vanessa), Caitlin (Robert), Kristyn, Tyler, Mikayla, Brian, Amy, and great-grandfather of Nolan and Evan; dear brother of Kenneth (Elaine), Delbert (Pat) and the late Howard and Edward. Many years of service with Sheet Metal Workers Union Local #73. Visitation Sunday 3:00-9:00 p.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W), Palos Hills. Funeral Monday 9:00 a.m. from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com (708) 974-4410



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 8, 2015.
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Aunt Grace, Dennis, Marian and Ron...I'm so sorry to hear about Roland..I will never forget our times with him, and all of you.
Gary Verdin

October 12, 2015

To the entire Matz family - We just want you to know that we are very sorry to hear about Roland. He was a wonderful person. The loss of someone dear is never easy, but may you take comfort in the fact that you are surrounded by people that love and care for you. Our prayers are with the whole family.

Russ Kotz Leslee Scully

October 9, 2015

I love you Grandpa.

Mikayla Matz

October 8, 2015

MRS.MATZ AND FAMILY, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF MR. MATZ. I HAVE MANY MEMORIES OF HIM AND MY FATHER GEORGE WALKING OUT OF PEERLESS METAL LAUGHING AND SMILING. HE WAS A GREAT MAN AND IT WAS ALWAYS FUN TO TALK WITH HIM.

LAURA CHIBE

October 8, 2015

Sorry for your loss, Grace and family - Lisa Miglieri

October 8, 2015

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

David Gaidas and Family

October 8, 2015

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

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Funeral

9:00 a.m.

Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

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Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Church

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