Raymond J. Matero

RAYMOND J. MATERO age 71. Beloved partner for 20 years of Judy Carpenter. Loving father of Marisa Matero (husband Kevin Maury) and Carla Matero (husband Mark Olsen). Devoted grandfather of Emily and Jacob Maury and Regan Carpenter. Cherished son of the late Carl and Victoria (nee Guzzo) Matero. Dearest brother of Michael (wife Rita) and Patricia Matero. Dear uncle of Michael, Christopher and Vicki Matero and friend of many.

Ray loved golf and was a member of Thunder Hill Country Club. He also loved to travel to NY, NY and Cape Cod. He loved to do crossword puzzles, enjoyed reading, the theatre, the orchestra and the arts in general. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. His family remembers him as a compassionate, kind and loving man who was witty, intelligent and very generous and giving. Ray loved jazz music and especially the music of Dave Brubeck. Ray was a sales manager for many years with Sears.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 4, 2011 at St. Noel Catholic Church at 1:00 PM. Interment following at All Souls Cemetery.

The family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Ray at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF WILLOUGHBY HILLS, 28890 CHARDON ROAD (between Bishop Rd. and Rt. 91) on Thursday, March 3, 2011 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM.