Thomas Matysik
Thomas L. Matysik, 65, of Swansea, IL, born March 5, 1947, in Belleville, IL, died Monday, April 9, 2012, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.
Mr. Matysik worked as an office manager at Neville, Richards and Wuller Law Firm, Swansea, IL. He was a former member of the Belleville Jaycees, a member of the Collinsille Extreme Softball organization, and a member of the Althoff Father’s and Friends Club at Althoff Catholic High School. He was a member of St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church, Belleville, IL, and a member of the Men’s Club at the church. Tom was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
He was preceded in death by his father, Leo W. Matysik.
Surviving are his wife of 38 years, Janet L., nee Baro, Matysik, whom he married on May 4, 1973;
two daughters, Lynne (Christopher) Engelage of Mascoutah, IL,
and Brenna Matysik of St. Charles, MO;
two sons, Brian (Gina) Matysik of Cape Girardeau, MO,
and David Matysik of O’Fallon, IL;
five grandchildren, Paige and Heidi Engelage,
and Destiny, Savannah and Corbin Matysik;
his mother, Theodora “Dora”, nee Rolves, Matysik of Belleville, IL;
one sister, Jeandra (David) Conzelman of Belleville, IL;
and one brother, Daniel Matysik of Swansea, IL.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, to the American Heart Association, or to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 2012, at George Renner and Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral procession will leave at 9:30 a.m. Friday, April 13, 2012, from George Renner and Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL, for a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church, Belleville, IL, with Father Patrick Okwumuo officiating.
Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL.
Jan and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Tom. It's been many years since I have seen you both and enjoyed your company. I still remember the fun BBQ's we had as young marrieds and the joking around. I will keep you all in my prayers and hope that you find peace knowing that Tom is in Heaven. My Best ...Carol (Whitney) Monds.
Carol Whitney Monds, Smithton, IL, 62285
Jan and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Tom. It's been many years since I have seen you both and enjoyed your company. I still remember the fun BBQ's we had as young marrieds and the joking around. I will keep you all in my prayers and hope that you find peace knowing that Tom is in Heaven. My Best ...Carol (Whitney) Monds.
Carol Whitney Monds, Smithton, IL, 62285
A friend since grammar school. Good memories, God bless Tom and his family.
Dan
Dan Whitney, Bloomsbury, NJ, 08804
I had the pleasure of working with Tom in the mid-80's at SLU Medical Center. It was a pleasant surprise to reconnect with him when my daughter played with Extreme Softball. Tom was a true gentleman.
Betty Dortch, Collinsville, IL, 62234
Dear Matysik Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of Tom. I attended grade school (Cathedral) with him and I remember that even then, he was a kind and soft spoken young man. I know that he is in Heaven today and perhaps reuniting with family and friends. Blessings to you all. Mary Goepfert Janik
Mary Goepfert Janik, Springfield, Il, 62711
Brian,
Our condolences to you and your family on the passing of your Father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ed Sanders
Ed Sanders, Sedalia, MO, 65301
Janet, I am so sorry to hear about your husband. I hope I can be there for you sometime soon. I am going to call and take you to lunch. We can compare substituting stories. I have been at CJH lately. I am thinking about you today and will be thinking about you all weekend. You are so strong that I know you can handle the arrangements. Feel free to call me soon too. Otherwise I will call you in two or three weeks. I really enjoyed teaching with you and I hope I can help you when you feel lonely some day. laura hattan
Laura Hattan, Belleville, IL, 62226
Condolences goes out to the Matysik family. Although We only new him for a few years, he always had a smile on his face and was always with an encouraging word.
God bless the family.
Vanessa Tinsley/Katelyn Blount, Sparta, Illinois, 62286
Dear Matysik Family,
We will always feel Tom's excitement when the girls take the field. His bright smile and eyes will never be forgotten. Thank you for sharing him with the Extreme Family all those years! Peace be with you during the days ahead.
The McNamee Family
Mae McNamee, Glen Carbon, IL, 62034
Teddy: I am so sorry for the loss of your son. Even though God gave him to you for 65 years, it is never long enough. May he rest in peace. Ruth Berkel
, Belleville, Illinois, 62226
Dear Matysik Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Tom was a wonderful person, and we were blessed to have known him. Tom will be missed so much.
Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers,
Brandy Hildebrand and Audrey Allard
Brandy Hildebrand & Audrey Allard, Collinsville, IL, 62234
It was such an honor to have been coached and to have coached with Tom. He will truly be missed!
My prayers are with your family.
Krista
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