Sun S. Vernati

Sun S. Vernati, 79, of Matteson, IL, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023. She was born and raised in South Korea on February 13, 1944. Sun married a member of the U.S. Army and together they reared 6 daughters, Kate (Dan), Jacqueline (Joseph), Jennifer (Mike), Stephanie (Francesco), Tara, and Sara, while stationed throughout the U.S., Europe and South Korea. For the last 30 years of her life, Sun made Illinois her home with her second husband, Ray Fessler, who survives her and will miss her greatly. It is fitting she passed away on Mother’s Day, as she treated everyone like family, so much so that even her daughters’ friends called her “mom.” Sun had many friends and was always caring and willing to sacrifice much for the many people she loved. She is survived by 3 sisters and a brother, 5 daughters, 17 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She is pre-deceased by her parents, 2 sisters, 1 daughter, and 1 grandchild. Cremation rites have been accorded.