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Ronald E. Vezina, 86, of Orland Park, passed away on Monday December 10th, 2018 after a brave battle with cancer. Beloved husband for 66 years of Ann (nee Avesani); devoted father of Debbie (Jim) Howard, James Vezina, and Mark (Renae) Vezina; cherished grandfather of Scott Howard, Kristin (Jon) Ziebarth, Ryan (Sarah) Howard, and Josh Vezina; loving great-grandfather of Mila Ziebarth. Ron is also survived by his younger brothers Gerald (Kathleen) Vezina, Eugene (the late Kay) Vezina, and Bruce (Mary Kay) Vezina, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Bernita, and was a friend to many. Ron was a veteran of the US Navy serving in the Korean War. He worked for MetLife for 40 years, was an active lifelong member of Tornados, Inc., was a member of Saint Elizabeth Seton Church and Men's Club, and was involved in various other organizations. Services will be private.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Dec. 14, 2018.

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Judy Graske

March 7, 2019

Just heard about Ron passing and was sorry to hear this.
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jerry vezina

January 5, 2019

May You find Peace with God our Father. Till we meet again.
Love You Brother.
Jerry and Kathy

December 15, 2018

Please accept our sincere condolences to the family
and friends. Losing a loved one in death is never easy. May your hearts find comfort in the words found at 1 Thessalonians 4:14. A wonderful hope of seeing your loved ones again.

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