Peter R. Matuszek

Peter Raymond Matuszek of Saint Charles, Illinois, passed away in his home on June 14, 2024. Peter was 76 years old. He was born on December 17, 1947, in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Growing up in South Hadley, he had pride in his Polish heritage and spent time with his father at the Kosciuszko Club.
He loved to socialize and was the life of the party. He would frequently travel to go alpine skiing and he was an accomplished member of the National Ski Patrol. On these trips, he was known to bring his banjo and entertain on the bus with songs from the Kingston Trio.
Peter valued education and dedication. He never shied away from a challenge, demonstrated by him starting, and maintaining for 30 years, his own company as a boiler engineer.
A master of relaxation after grimy work, he thoroughly enjoyed beers on the beach with a roast beef sandwich, apres-ski hangs in the jacuzzi, and a good cigar. He was an exceptional billiards player, constantly tinkered on muscle cars while blasting polka music, made the best steaks, and always made time to see his son perform on trumpet.
He is preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Charlotte Matuszek of South Hadley, Massachusetts. He is survived by his son, Matthew Matuszek, daughter-in-law, Tara Matuszek, grandson, Walter Matuszek, sister, Valerie Benoit, former spouse and friend, Heather Hayes, and many close friends & extended family.
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