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Gerald Matuszewski

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Byron, Illinois

Gerald R. Matuszewski, 75, of Rockford, IL died at 8:20 a.m., Tuesday, October 11, 2022 in Generations Neighbors Nursing Center.

Gerry was born January 29, 1947 in Rockford, IL the son of Mrs. and Mrs. Thomas and Jennie (Laskowski) Matuszewski. He graduated from East High School and Southern Illinois University - Carbondale with a Bachelors Degree in Teaching. Gerry worked at Greenlee Brothers, Logli's Grocery and various other jobs before retiring. Member of White Eagles Club and St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. Gerry enjoyed playing golf, bowling, baseball in his younger years. Gerry and his bowling team won many tournaments.

Survivors include twin brother Lawrence Matuszewski; sisters Thomasetta (Norman) Chilton and Mary Ann (Mike) Hughes; Niece Melinda Chilton; nephew Eric Chilton; twin great nephews Eli and Waylon. Predeceased by parents.

A private funeral ceremony will be held. Burial will be in Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

Arrangements by McCorkle Funeral Home (Pecatonica)