CHARLES JOHN "CHUCK" RAYSICH

1928 - 2017

CHARLES JOHN "CHUCK" RAYSICH obituary, 1928-2017, Montgomery, AL

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CHARLES RAYSICH Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 22, 2017.

RAYSICH
CHARLES "CHUCK" JOHN
Lt. Col., USAF Ret.
Charles "Chuck" John Raysich, Lt. Col., USAF Ret., of Montgomery, AL, died peacefully in his home after a long illness, surrounded by his loved ones and cherished pets on October 19, 2017. He was 88 years old. Chuck is survived by the love of his life for 35 years, Lynda Turner of Montgomery, AL; his children, Mark Raysich of Rockledge, FL, and Stefanie Raysich of Apex, NC; sister, Julia Patterson of Pittsburgh, PA; nephews, Bernard Storer of Pittsburgh, PA and Danny Pastor, of Pittsburgh, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dragan and Mary (Zamaria) Raysich of Pittsburgh, PA; and his sister, Eve Pastor, of Pittsburgh, PA, and brother Nicholas Raysich, of Pittsburgh, PA. Chuck was born on November 12, 1928, in Rankin, PA to Dragan and Mary Raysich. He attended Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA graduating with a degree in education, and post-graduate work at Ohio State University and Pennsylvania State University. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel after 23 years of service with the United States Air Force where he worked in public relations, with notable assignments including Deputy Editor-in-Chief for the Stars and Stripes - Europe and his last assignment as the Public Relations Director of Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, AL. He continued his career for 30 years as the Public Relations Director for the United Way of Montgomery, AL where he enjoyed his God-given passion for helping people. Chuck was also one of the founders of American Sweeping, Inc. in Montgomery, AL in 1990. In addition to his illustrious career, Chuck was the recipient of the 2013 Christ the King Medal from the Archdiocese of Mobile for the Holy Spirit Parish in Montgomery, AL, and the Seniors of Achievement Award from the Montgomery Area Council on Aging (MACOA) in 1999 for his lifetime of community service. Chuck is remembered as being loving, driven, brilliant, a devout Catholic who cherished and worshipped the love of the Lord, a dedicated and longtime member of Queen of Mercy Catholic Church and Holy Spirit Catholic Church, both in Montgomery, AL, an excellent singer, having a love of all creatures great and small, and a HUGE Notre Dame, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Auburn fan. A Graveside service with military honors will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 25, 2017, in Monongahela Cemetery, North Braddock, PA. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Montgomery Human Society or your favorite charity. To extended online condolences please visit www.alabamaheritagefh.com.






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January 30, 2018

Maria McNerney

Wonderful memories when I worked for (then Captain Raysich) in the late 50's at the Stars and Stripes in Darmstadt/Germany. May he rest peacefully, and my sincere condolences to his family! Maria McNerney, Florida

December 5, 2017

Mark Albosta

My sincere condolances to the family of Chuck Raysich. I know he loved his children and was very supportive to both Mark and Stephanie.

November 10, 2017

Anita Zamaria. Wagner Grace

Oh my gosh, my sister Susan Zamaria and I didn't even hear about our cousin Chuck's passing ! We have been trying to reach him since July, the last time we did hear from him was June 29 of this year. We are shocked and saddened at the loss of our beloved Cousin Chuck! He was a warm and sweet honest human being! we emailed each other quite frequently over the past couple of years! Sharing all kinds of stories! He will be greatly missed, may he RIP! We love you Cousin Chuck! I prayed for him every single solitary night.

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October 23, 2017

Lisa Hines

May you rest in peace, Col. Raysich.

October 23, 2017

Lisa Hines

Lynda, thank you for being such a wonderful companion and taking such good care of Mr. Raysich. Mark really appreciates everything you have done for him over the years. You have my sincerest condolences.

October 22, 2017

Laura Melton

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

October 22, 2017

Lt. Col. Charles J. Raysich...was my beloved father.
The world has lost a great man.
He was my inspiration, motivation, and close friend.
We would talk every day about sport, world events and anything else.
He was an unbelievable supporter of me and my sister, Stefanie.
Dad was the kind of person that "never knew a stranger"
He was a huge animal advocate, and supported all around him.
Words can not express how much I will miss him.
I only have comfort in knowing he is with our Lord in Paradise.
I love you Dad.

Mark Raysich

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10:00 a.m.

Holy Spirit Catholic Church

Montgomery, AL

Oct

23

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

Holy Spirit Catholic Church

Montgomery, AL

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25

Graveside service

11:30 a.m.

Monongahela Cemetery

North Braddock, AL

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10505 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery, AL 36117

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