Raymond A. Diete

1940 - 2014

Raymond A. Diete obituary, 1940-2014, Skokie, IL

BORN

1940

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Malec & Sons Funeral Home

6000 North Milwaukee Ave

Chicago, Illinois

Raymond Diete Obituary

Diete, Raymond A. Age 74. Beloved husband of Janice; loving father of Steven (Carin), David (Lynette) and Michael (Leanne); loving grandpa of Matthew, Justin, Christopher, Brooke, Brittany, Brianne, Patrick, Hannah, Shannon and Jack; dear brother of the late Donald (Alex), James, Richard, Mary (George), Gus, Barbara (John), Russell and Linda (Stephen); uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Malec and Sons Funeral Home, 6000 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Funeral service Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment private. For funeral info: MalecandSonsFH.com or 773-774-4100.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 17, 2014.
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Our condolences to Jan and Family. Ray was always helpful to us at Yogi. Rest in Peace Ray.

Jane King

November 18, 2014

Ray was 1 of the many awsome people that we met from Yogi. He was very friendly and a cheerful friend. May you rest in peace! Our deepest sympathy to Jan and family
The Sottile Family
Dr.Joe, Pam, Meg, Nikki & Jojo

Pam Sottile

November 18, 2014

Having known Ray and worked with him for many years @ Illinois Bell Telephone, I have many fond memories of our times together.
My wife and I send our deepest sympathy to Jan and the family for their loss.

Jim & Linda Reabus

November 18, 2014

My deepest condolences. He was a good friend. So sorry for your loss Jan and children. I know he will be missed. The video was beautiful. Thanks for the memories. Ed and Carol Kensek Arizona.

November 18, 2014

I am very sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

(Tom Jr.'s widow)

Karen Lyons

November 18, 2014

Ray was a good neighbor & friend always willing to lend a hand if you needed it at Yogi. Rest in peace Ray.

Rick & Mary Armentano

November 18, 2014

very sorry for your loss he will be missed by many

terry jones

November 17, 2014

Our deepest condolences to you and your family.

Brian n sheila heneghan

November 17, 2014

Thanks for being a great family friend all those years at Yogi. You will be missed

mike rieber

November 17, 2014

ray was a good man, never did he say a bad word of anyone always said " oh well ", rest in peace my friend.

jesse szwarc

November 17, 2014

Dear family, I extend my deepest condolences to you. God is always there to listen and to help us especially in a time of need. Confide in him and he will help - 1 John 5:14.

CH

November 17, 2014

TO ALL: Ray will be missed, But pain free and blessed. My prayers are with each one of you. Thank for being a friend. (Barb-Bobbie Johnson) Seeley Ave.

Barb Johnson

November 17, 2014

I did not know him well, We meet on a few occasions and Carin always talked of him with love.
Prayers to all

Sherrie Kyncl

November 17, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

the green team of rainbow hospice

November 17, 2014

Raymond was a great friend, father and husband. He will be missed. My deepest sympathy to the family.

Thomas Moraetes

November 17, 2014

Ray was a wonderful, helpful and funny guy. Loved seeing him at Yogi during the summers.
Fran Murphy

Fran Murphy

November 17, 2014

Most heartfelt sympathy from the Godsel family.

Zlata Godsel

November 17, 2014

Although I did not know Raymond ,I know he was a wonderful person because of the legacy he leaves behind in the form of a wonderful loving and caring son Steve,and his wonderful family Carin,Matt,Justin,Chris and Patrick ,who I have had the pleasure and joy having known for many years,although no words can describe the pain of loss that they are feeling I only wish that with the memories that they have they can feel that they had a wonderful person in their lives even if he is no longer with them he is looking out for them.again Steve we are so sorry for your loss.God bless you guys and keep you in his grace.

Tony Barrio

November 17, 2014

WE remember Ray always having a smile and cute little phrases he would say. Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Roger & Bonnie Naas & Family

November 17, 2014

Nothing in life truly prepares you for the loss of a love one. The pain and the emptiness inside is like no other. May you find a measure of comfort from family and friends.

November 17, 2014

Many prayers

Sue &Warren Langley

November 17, 2014

Jan, I am so sorry for you and your family's loss. Great memories of you and Ray; many good times at yogi.

Janet Scanlon

November 16, 2014

It was such an honor and a great pleasure to know this wonderful, loving man. Rest in the peace you deserve. With much love, Michael, Karen, Charlie and Danielle Wagner

Karen Wagner

November 16, 2014

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