Longtime Laborers Union Member Roy W. Ravagnie Passes Away at 75

Ravagnie was a devoted Chicago White Sox fan and enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 7:08pm

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Roy W. Ravagnie, a 75-year-old retiree of Laborers Local #75 in Joliet, Illinois, passed away on April 8, 2026 at his home. Ravagnie was a lifelong Chicago White Sox fan and enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas to visit casinos and attend horse races.

Why it matters

Ravagnie's obituary highlights the life of a dedicated union worker and sports fan in the Joliet community, reflecting the experiences of many blue-collar retirees in the region.

The details

Ravagnie was born on October 31, 1950 in Joliet and graduated from Lockport West High School in 1969. He went on to earn a bachelor's degree in business with a minor in statistics from Lewis University. Ravagnie worked for many years as a proud member of Laborers Local #75 in Joliet before retiring. In his free time, he enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas to visit casinos and attend horse races, in addition to being a lifelong Chicago White Sox fan.

  • Ravagnie passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
  • A memorial gathering will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

The players

Roy W. Ravagnie

A 75-year-old retiree of Laborers Local #75 in Joliet, Illinois who was a lifelong Chicago White Sox fan and enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas.

Sandy Ravagnie

Ravagnie's loving wife.

John Walsh

Ravagnie's stepson.

Kimberly Walsh

John Walsh's wife.

Deb Petrella

Ravagnie's sister.

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What they’re saying

“Roy was a proud retiree of Laborers Local #75 in Joliet, where he dedicated many years of hard work and commitment.”

— Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, Obituary Author

What’s next

A memorial gathering for Roy W. Ravagnie will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home in Joliet, Illinois.

The takeaway

Ravagnie's obituary highlights the life of a dedicated union worker and sports fan in the Joliet community, reflecting the experiences of many blue-collar retirees in the region who find joy in travel, sports, and time with family.