Raymond J. Pietrus

Raymond J. Pietrus, WWII Navy Veteran, age 86, of LaGrange Park. Beloved husband of the late Florence Pietrus, nee Wielkopolan; dear father of Nancy (Peter) Barr and the late Sister Susan Pietrus. He is preceded in death by his siblings Edward (Irene), Walter (Ann), Albert (Barbara), Lucille (Dutch) Peters and Irene (Walter) Kaczkowski. Brother-in-law to Arthur (Rosalie) Wielkopolan; loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Following retirement from the GTE Corporation Ray began serving the Village of LaGrange Park. He served 12 years as a trustee and 8 years as Village President. Visitation Tuesday, January 4, 2011 from 2 P.M. to 9 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield and Will Lie in State Wednesday January 5, 2011 from 9 A.M. to time of Mass 10 A.M. at the Sisters of St. Joseph Mother House Chapel, 1515 W. Ogden Ave. LaGrange Park. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com