Matthew Joseph Olszewski

Born February 4, 1945, in Blue Island, IL. Passed away on November 7, 2021,

in Palm Harbor, FL in hospice. Previously of West Pullman Chicago, Homewood, Midlothian and Posen, IL. He was a 20-year snowbird of Clearwater, FL and recently Franklin, NC.

Matthew was preceded in death by his parents, Matthew Stanley and Irene (Nee Bachta) Olszewski.

He is survived by his beloved daughter, Joy (Michael) Kucharski of Lockport; loving Grandfather of three, Michael, Laurel and Cara Kucharski; one sister, Justine Abels; two nephews, Mark and Christopher Abels, and numerous cherished friends and extended family.

Matthew retired in June of 2000 after 31 years of service teaching in the public schools of Illinois. He enjoyed adventure and outdoor sports. Nature was his element. Matthew had a love of fishing, camping, playing bean bags, cooking, golf, tennis, and boating. He enjoyed supporting his Illinois and Florida sports teams. Matthew had a unique sense of humor and expressed his creative side by repurposing materials to create artwork. Matthew was also a devout Catholic and would never hesitate to extend a helping hand to those in need.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, Safety Harbor, FL in Matthews name would be greatly appreciated.

Services will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2021, in the O'Neil Funeral Home chapel 1105 E. 9 ^th St. Lockport, IL 60441 at 9:30 am proceeding to St. Dennis Church, Lockport for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am. Interment following Mass with everyone meeting at Holy Cross Cemetery, 801 Michigan City Rd. Calumet City, IL 60409.

Visitation in the funeral home chapel Friday, November 12, 2021, from 5:00pm until 8:00pm.