Martin R. Dragovan III, age 79, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023.

Survived by his wife of 50 years, Doretta Dragovan; children, Marlo (Lamonte Lee) Clark, Melissa (Christina Zurcher) Dragovan and Steve (Heather Zayed) Dragovan; special friend to the family and cousin Pat Hyde; five grandchildren; ten great grandchildren with one on the way; canine campions, Marley and Sophie, and his cat, Coco. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive.

Preceded in death by his son, Martin R. Dragovan IV; parents, Martin (Anna Mae) Dragovan; two sisters and a brother.

Martin worked at Citgo Refinery in Lemont for 25 years until his retirement. He then volunteered with the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Memorial Squad for 11 years until prevented by illness. Member of the Knights of Columbus Joliet for over 13 years.

Memorial services for Martin will be held at Farkas Funeral Home, 3201 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, 60431, Monday, October 16, 2023, at 12:00 PM. Memorial visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until time of services. Inurnment to follow at St. Mary Nativity Cemetery.