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Dominic Ravida Obituary

East Taunton Dominic F. Ravida Jr. of East Taunton, formerly of East Bridgewater, died August 25, 2008 at the V.A. Hospital in West Roxbury. He was 60 years of age. He graduated from Charlestown High School in electrical studies. Dominic was a U.S. Army Veteran and served in the Vietnam War. He was also a member of the D.A.V. Among his interests, he loved doing home improvements and especially enjoyed Elvis. Devoted father of Laurie and her husband Matt Kenney of E. Taunton, Dominic J. and his wife Jill Ravida of Bridgewater, Angela Ravida of E. Bridgewater, Nicole Ravida of Medfield and Cassandra Ravida of Medfield. Beloved grandfather of Jade, Ashley and Mitchel Ravida, all of Bridgewater. Loving fianc of Betty Jean Parker and her two children, Jeffrey and Jennifer Parker of E. Taunton. Brother of Jean Downey, Donna McDonough and Paul Ravida, all of Weymouth and the late Philip Ravida and Diane Richardson. Son of the late Dominic F., Sr. and Isabel F. (Gifford) Ravida. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the McDonald Funeral Home, NORTH WEYMOUTH, at 40 Sea St., (off Rte. 3-A), Friday at 8:00 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Jerome's Church, N. Weymouth at 9:00 O'clock. Visiting hours Thursday from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Interment, Mt. Benedict Cemetery, Boston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dominic's memory to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. mcdonald-funeralhomes.com

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from Aug. 27 to Aug. 28, 2008.

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Betty Parker

April 3, 2021

I will always love you to the end of my time here on earth. You are and will forever be my one true love.

Betty Parker

October 22, 2020

I will love you all of my days.

Nicole Ravida

September 14, 2008

rip dad, i love you.

Jen/ Jeff Parker

September 4, 2008

Mom, we are so sorry for your loss of Dominic. We also love him, and are thankful for his role in our lives since we were young. We will cherish all our memories within our family!

August 28, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

The Bohmbach Family

Deb Deering

August 27, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the entire Ravida family. I have very happy memories of Dominic on Sydney Street in Dorchester. He was a true friend of our family along with his entire family. My prayers go out to you all Paul, Donna, Jeannie along with his Fiance and all the children and grandchildren. I remember many a summer night hearing Elvis! God Bless Dominic!

Prayers,
Deb Deering (Lewis)
Mashpee MA
formerly from Sydney Street

August 27, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Dominic was a good neighbor and a better friend and will be greatly missed by us.

Bonnie & Frank

Mike Casey

August 27, 2008

Mr. Ravida,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrfice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Corinne Laney

August 27, 2008

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Nancy OConnell

August 27, 2008

Betty, my thoughts are with you at you at this time. I can't tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Domonic will be so missed by our family. He was a good man and always there to help those who needed it. May he rest in Peace. God bless his soul.

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