We received the following notification:
Retired Chicago Assistant Deputy Fire Commissioner and former Illinois State Fire Marshal Lawrence Matkaitis died Saturday, July 9, 2016.
In Memory of Lawrence “Larry” MatkaitisMay 25, 1948 – July 9, 2016Larry Matkaitis, Retired Illinois State Fire Marshal and Chicago Fire Department, age 68. Beloved husband of 38 years to Valerie; devoted father of Amber (Louis) Rivera and Daniel Matkaitis; “Big Lar” to Aliyah, Liliana and Anais; cherished brother of Jerry (Ruth) Matkaitis, Jimmy Matkaitis, Nancy (Jim) Sorensen and Kathy (Kurt) Uhlir; respected uncle to many; also survived by many dear family and friends. Visitation, Wed, June 13, 2016, 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Funeral Service Thurs, June 14, TIME TO BE ANNOUNCED at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W 103rd St, Oak Lawn, IL. Interment, Private. In in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Larry’s name may be made to Camp “I am Me” c/o Illinois Fire Safety Alliance, 426 W. Northwest Hwy, Mount Prospect, IL 60056. Info: www.blakelamboaklawn.com or 708-636-1193.
