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Raymond Roffi Obituary

Raymond "Ray" Roffi, 84, of Tempe, AZ, formerly of Western Springs, IL passed away on August 23, 2012. Ray, beloved father and grandfather of a wonderfully close family will be loved and missed by all. He was born in Chicago, IL on November 25, 1927. After graduating from Morton High School in 1945, he enlisted in the US Navy at 17 years old and was honorably discharged on August 22, 1946. He married his high school sweetheart, Elaine Fiscella on August 27, 1950. They were married almost 58 years before her passing in May, 2008. Ray received his JD Law degree from DePaul University in 1953. He was a prominent Chicago attorney for over 40 years. Ray retired in 2002 and moved to AZ with his wife, Elaine, in 2005. He leaves his daughter and her husband, Renee and Steve Howard, and their three adult children, Erin, Andrew, and Michael Howard. He leaves his son, Dr. Raymond Philip Roffi, MD, a prominent Orthopedic Surgeon in Chandler, AZ and two adult children, Philip and Troy Roffi. He also leaves a beloved sister, Sister Mary Esther Roffi, a Sister of the Good Shepherd of 38 years in Holbrook, AZ and another sister, Ellie Kurrasch of Newport Beach, CA, a niece Karen Kurrasch in New York City and a nephew, David Kurrasch and family in San Juan Capistrano, CA. He will be loved and missed by a great many of his friends and relatives who know and loved him. His life will be celebrated in a memorial service at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Ahwatukee, AZ on Saturday, September 8th at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations made on behalf of Ray to the American Heart Association. www.valleyofthesunfuneralhome.com

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Published by Central Cook Suburban Life on Aug. 31, 2012.

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Steve Verr

September 15, 2022

Ray was one of the very best!

A man of brilliance and integrity.

Condolences to his family. Sorry for this belated tribute. Was abroad for awhile and decided to reconnect. Now he gets my prayers.

September 7, 2012

09/07/2012

My condolences to the family of Raymond "Ray" Roffi. My the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob be with you.

Betty, Chicago, IL.

September 6, 2012

Eleanor, I'm sorry for the loss of your brother. I lost contact with you many years ago and would like to renew correspondence with you. I am Rosemarie Kolar (now Kosik), your grammar school classmate and girlfriend. When you have the opportunity, would you please email me? [email protected]

September 5, 2012

Ray and Elaine were my cousins. I was in their wedding party - jr. brideswmaid. My family has many fond memories of our times and holidays spent together. Dear Ray. You have gone to a better place and are now with the love of your life. You will always be in our prayers. Barbara Gordey

Tim Gallagher

September 4, 2012

Ray was my mentor on the golf course and in the practice of law. While I made modest gains in both, the most beneficial outcome was getting to be with and know Ray. I will miss him.

Terry Court

September 3, 2012

My fondest memory of Ray is from 1959 -- the army sent me to Chicago where I knew nobody and had to stay at the YMCA . Ray and Elaine welcomed me into their home almost every weekend -- took me out to dinner and to baseball games making what had been a lonely situation very enjoyable. Didn't see Ray much in later years but always had the good memory of that time in Chicago. A good man and will be missed.

Irene DiVito

September 3, 2012

Dear Cousin Ray has enjoyed a lifetime of love and respect from his family as the benevolent patriarch who maintained his wonderful spirit and energy throughout his life. His children and grandhchildren have truly been blessed to have him close! So many warm and loving memories going back so many years will be in my heart forever. Irene

American Heart Association

September 1, 2012

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

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