Raymond Ambrose Matera

Background

Matera, Raymond Ambrose was born on January 9, 1925 in Rock Falls, Illinois, United States. Son of Rocco and Josephine (Cappatelli) Matera.

Education

Student, St. Mary's College, 1946—1948. Student, Air University, 1952. Student, University Wisconsin, 1959.

Student, Air War College, 1972.

Career

Air operations officer, squadron Commander, group operations officer Wisconsin Air National Guard, 1954—1961. Sales manager Madison Kipp Corporation, Wisconsin, 1961—1979. Adjunct general State of Wisconsin, Madison, since 1979.

With United States Marine Corps, 1943-1945, with United States Air Force, 1948-1954.

Achievements

• Raymond Ambrose Matera has been listed as a noteworthy national guard official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Wisconsin National Guard Association, American Legion, Air Force Association, National Guard Association United States.

Connections

Married Janet Lee Silliman, August 11, 1952. Children: Terry Joan Gopman, Eugene Rocco, Rae Anne, Steven Lee.

Father:

Rocco Matera

Mother:

Josephine (Cappatelli) Matera

Spouse:

Janet Lee Silliman

child:

Rae Anne Matera

child:

Terry Joan Gopman Matera

child:

Eugene Rocco Matera

child:

Steven Lee Matera