Photo courtesy of Thornridge Funeral Home - Dolton (Janusz Family Funeral Service)
Orland Park, Illinois
Jan 12, 1926 – Mar 7, 2019 (Age 93)
Mathias J. Ruisz Jr., U.S. Navy, WWII Veteran, age 93, late of Dolton. Beloved husband for 71 years of Irene M. (née Roy); devoted father of Les (Philomena), Craig (Linda), Lynn (Douglas) Wahlberg, Mark (late Miriam), Matt (Bonnie), Ron (Cris), and Rob (Liz) Ruisz; proud grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 22. Retired from Jewel Foods with many years of dedicated service, and formerly with R. W. Mitchell for 11 years. Mathias was a very active member of St. Paul and Good Shepherd Lutheran Churches. Visitation Sunday, from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service) 15801 S. Cottage Grove Ave., four blocks North of 162nd St. (Rte. 6) Dolton / South Holland. Lying-in-State Monday, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 16500 Woodlawn East Ave., South Holland. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
Read MoreRemembering Matt, who was a neighbor, friend, and kind advocate. "Eternal rest grant him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine on him."
Rev. Charley Lopez, Jr
December 16, 2019 | Anaheim, CA | Friend
Dear Irene and Family,
I was thinking of Matt the other day, and googled his name, and came across this obituary. Please accept my and Jeans belated and heartfelt condolences. Matt was a great guy, a wonderful husband, father and grandfather! My memories of him as a co-worker and golfing buddy bring smiles to my face; especially those golf trips to Myrtle Beach, Florida and Arizona with Matt, Bob Leahy and my brother-in-law Nick Muros!
Im very sorry that Matt has passed, but...
Frank Demas
October 12, 2019 | Lisle, IL | Friend
Dear Mrs. Ruisz and family,
My sincere sympathy to you all. I went to St. Paul Dolton with Lynn and her siblings and remember with fondness your beautiful family. God's peace to comfort you.
Yvonne Lapp Cryns
March 25, 2019 | Paso Robles, CA | Friend
Dear Irene and family
Im so sorry we missed the news about Matt or we would have been there to hug you. You have been blessed with such a beautiful family and with all those grands and great grands they must keep you very busy. Prayers and love sent from jim and I and many thanks for all the blessings bestowed upon us from you and Matt over the years. Love Debbie and Jim Alletto
Debra Alletto
March 16, 2019 | Tinley Park, IL | Friend
My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.
Z L
March 16, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. Please lean on our God of comfort to get you through this difficult time. My prayers are with your family.
AC
March 14, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. Please lean on our God of comfort to get you through this difficult time. My prayers are with your family.
AC
March 13, 2019
With deepest sympathy, may the power of prayer ease your sorrow, give you peace and provide much comfort for you during this difficult time. Matthew 21:22
March 12, 2019
He was a nice wonderful man.
Thomas Weissmann
March 11, 2019 | Hammond, IN
