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RAYMOND KLIMKO Obituary

Raymond A. Klimko, age 58. Loving son of Concetta and the late Raymond C.; beloved fiancé of Ann Frieri; dear brother to Maria (Jose) Castrejon, Leonard Klimko, Concetta (David) Smyth, and Laura (David) Sarmas; fond uncle of Jose, Dominic, Jaclyn, Stephanie, Christopher, Angelo Jr., Tracy, Dawn, Laura, Brittany, Kaitlyn, Robert, Anthony, Gina, Jillian, and Jonathan; dear brother-in-law to Lucy Frieri. Visitation will be Friday, June 3, from 3 to 9 p.m., at the Sax- Tiedemann Funeral Home and Crematorium , 9568 W. Belmont Ave., Franklin Park, IL. Funeral will be held Saturday, 11:15 a.m., from Sax- Tiedemann to St. Beatrice, Schiller Park, for 12 Noon Mass. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. For more information please call (847) 678-1950.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 2, 2011.

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linda benavides

December 2, 2011

Ray, you were the best!!! See we went out a couple a times when we were younger. I use to live on loomis now in central america. My sympathy to the family and finace.

Linda Joyner Benavides [email protected]

Maria Castrejon

November 8, 2011

My brother, Ray, you were the best person to us all. I will miss you always. Part of me died with you, but I know you would want us to live like you did, happy and close. Love you.

Marty Tew

June 9, 2011

Crazy Ray, you will be missed. Loved working with you for the many years you were our sales rep. May you rest in peace.

Rich Volkmer

June 4, 2011

Ray was an excellent man to call your friend. He was hard-working, industrious, and you could take his word to the bank. He prided himself on being a professional salesman, and will always remain in my memory the gold standard for his profession. No one's customers were better served, and gatherings of his trade association won't be the same without him present, always dapper, always with a smile, a joke, or a witty comment.

Ray painting the store last year

June 4, 2011

Marcus Wells

June 3, 2011

Going to miss you a lot Ray. I am a better salesperson, employee, and most importantly a better person because of what I've learned from watching you. Hope you don't mind I use your desk and books.

Cindy Ferro

June 3, 2011

Ray you will be Missed...We always had a Great Time Shooting the Breeze! You were a Kind and Gentle Soul, May You Rest in Peace!
Cindy Ferro

Jim Trevino

June 3, 2011

I knew Ray, living in the old neighborhood. Nice guy, a real down to earth person. But what impressed me the most, was his knowledge of music. You could tell he had a love for great music. He turned me on to the English Beat. Their music is as good now as the day he let me listen to their album, 30 years ago. Just as good music never dies, Ray's spirit will live on.

Patrick Hiner

June 3, 2011

Ray was a great guy, inside-and-out I don't think I shared one conversation with him that I didn't leave laughing. My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family. He will truly be missed.

Randal Volland

June 2, 2011

Ray had a great personality and the ability to laugh at himself. In the line of work he did and and the customers he had to work with that was a great trait to have. He was always enthusiastic about his job and those who needed his expertise and knowledge could tell that. Rest in peace Ray.

Luis Moctezuma

June 2, 2011

Ray was one of the first sales reps to take me on a joint sales call in Chicago. From the moment I met Ray it was clear, he had the ability to establish a relationship with vendors and customers instantly. While I only knew Ray for a few short months, it felt like I had known him for years. It was an honor to work him. Ray surely will be missed.

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