George Richard Lestina III

August 19, 1975 - May 27, 2017

George Richard Lestina III Age 41, of Braceville, IL, longtime resident of Braidwood, IL, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017 in Braceville. Born August 19, 1975 in Joliet, IL. George graduated from Reed Custer High School in Braidwood. He was currently employed at Fisher Auto Parts in Braceville. He was previously employed at Rovanco Corporation in Shorewood for 13 years. George overcame testicular cancer at the age of 31. Surviving are his daughter, Kristi Lestina of Braidwood; mother Judy (nee Jones) (Neal) Smolik of Braceville; father, George (Marilyn) Lestina, Jr. of Braidwood; grandfather, George Lestina, Sr. of Braidwood; sister, Stephanie (Nathan) Bolz of Shorewood, IL; and brother Douglas Blaser of Shorewood. Preceding him in death were his grandmothers, Joyce Lestina and Forrest Fern Jones; and grandfather, Tom E. Jones. C Cremation rites have been accorded. Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in his name may be directed in a fund to be used for his daughter’s education. For more information find us on Facebook at R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes. R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory 401 E. Main St., Braidwood, 815-458-2336 www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com