Raymond J. Wachowski of Clarendon Hills, IL passed away on June 20, 2025 at home.  Ray was born in Chicago to Ray and Dorothy Wachowski, who preceded him in death.  He is survived by his wife Jodie (nee Campbell), his daughter Susie, his daughter Becky and her partner Antar Azan and Luka.  He is also survived by his sisters Mary Wachowski and Judy Miller (Mike).  He was a beloved uncle to Jacob, Christopher and Patrick Miller, Brittany Campbell, Anna Kazlauskas, Adam Stone and Kyle Petty.  His in-laws, Roy and Ednamae Campbell also preceded him in death.

Ray was a wonderful husband, dad, friend and leader.  He maintained life-long friendships with his friends from Hegewisch.  Ray played basketball at George Washington High School and was a proud ILLINI.  The majority of his career was as the International Director of Operation, North American Division, for the Alberto-Culver Corporation.  Ray was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He loved spending time at his camp on Deer Lake.  Ray coached soccer, basketball and baseball for his daughters’ teams and was frequently greeted around town as Coach Ray.  Most recently, Ray was the Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus St. John Council #3738.  He cherished this role, finding deep fulfillment in serving both individuals and the wider community.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Matthew Betkowski of Elmwood Funeral Chapel. Visitation Services will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Cappetta’s West Suburban Funeral Home & Cremation Services,  39 N. Cass Ave. Westmont, IL 60559. A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial is at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 111 S. Cass Ave. Westmont, IL. 60559.  Interment Private. Donations can be made to The Knights of Columbus #3738, 25 N Cass Ave., Westmont, IL  60559.  For additional information please contact 630-852-8000 or visit us at westsuburbanfh.com