Matthew David Paulovich, 33, of Bethalto, IL, passed away Tues. Dec. 17, 2019.

He was born Aug 9, 1986 in Alton, IL to David J. & Debra F. (Brenner) Paulovich of Bethalto.

Matt was a Journeyman Lineman with IBEW Local #309.  He loved to race motocross when he was younger and enjoyed golfing with his buddies.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother: Andrew Paulovich of San Francisco, CA; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.  He was a 2004 graduate from Civic Memorial High School.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Howard & Jacqueline Brenner; paternal grandparents: Steve & Patricia Paulovich; and an uncle: Michael "Buzz" Paulovich.

Friends are invited to join the family for a celebration of Matt's life at 2:00 p.m. Mon. Dec. 23, 2019 at the Wood River Moose.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Matt's name to the National Alliance on Mental Illness at www.donate.nami.org

Online information and guestbook through Paynic Home for Funerals may be found at www.paynicfh.com .