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Raymond Lester Obituary
Lester, Raymond D. age 75, husband of Rosemary (nee Gaspar), father of Raymond (Sarah), Ronald and Roberta, grandfather of Robert Nicholas, Rachael and Jonathan, brother of Leonard and Eleanor "Bunny" (Nick) D'Andrea. Visitation on Thursday, 2 to 9 p.m., at Thornridge Funeral Home, (Janusz Family Funeral Service), 14318 S. LaGrange Rd. (9600 W./Rte. 45), Orland Park. Funeral Friday, 8:45 a.m. to St. Michael Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Orland Memorial Park Cemetery. Retired All-State Agent. 708-460-2300 
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Lisa Williams
January 24, 2008
Dear Rosie,
It's been one year and still I think of Ray everyday. I will take with me the rest of my life the lessons I've learned in the 30+ years I was fortunate enough to know him. You two together were great role models and made me a better person for which I will be ever grateful. Thank you for letting me be part of your family. He always made me feel so welcome.
Love, Lisa
Berta Boop
January 21, 2008
Dad,
I can't believe a year has gone by since we last saw your smiling face. You have no idea the impact your life and legacy has had on your family and friends. I love you and miss you every day.
Tim Blejski
January 27, 2007
Ronnie, My sympathies to you and your family. May you find peace and happiness through your sorrow.
January 25, 2007
Dear Ray & Sarah,
We are so sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
All our love,
Glen & Pat Geremia
J Grover Thomas, Jr.
January 25, 2007
To: Ray and Sarah and the rest of the Lester Family-
Ray, I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your Dad. If I was in Chicago I would come to the service. I do not know exactly how you are feeling but having lost my own Dad I have some idea. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I hope that you find peace as you go through the journey of the grieving process.
Sincerely,
Grover
Sue White (FMC Dialysis)
January 25, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Al DeRe & Jan
January 24, 2007
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Bob Snyder
January 24, 2007
It was sad to learn of Ray's passing.
Please now that caring thoughts are with you.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ed and Eva Widtmann
January 24, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.We had a lot of good times and laughs when we all got together down here in sunny Bluewater Bay. We will always have good memories of Ray. May God Bless You All
Thomas Drury
January 24, 2007
Dear Lester Family,
Ray was my coworker,admired for his competence, respected for his integrity, and beloved for his friendly compassion and humor. We will miss that smile. Fellow Agent, Tom Drury
Norman Edelstein
January 24, 2007
Dear Rose, Ray Jr., Berta and Ron:
It was with much sadness that we received the news of Ray Sr's death. He was a great person and a great friend. He has left us with many happy memories.
Lorraine and Norman Edelstein
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