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Raymond Stopa Obituary

Raymond F. Stopa, June 6, 2007, beloved father of Veronica Stopa-Price and Jennifer Hennek; dear grandpa of Carmen, Gregory, and Kalley; fond brother of Joseph, Robert, John, Bernadine DeVeechio and the late Roberta Stopa. Funeral Saturday, 9:15 a.m. from Ewald-Barlock Funeral Home, 2501 N. Southport Ave., to St. Bonaventure Church for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Visitation, 3 to 8 p.m. on Friday. Info, 773-549-0098.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 7, 2007.

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Michael Greco

May 23, 2025

I worked with Ray in the 1990s - he was a great guy. My condolences to the family. Peace, Happy Travels, Ray

Ron Baer

June 1, 2019

Hello again High School friend. I still remember the fun we had about you taking the first shot in those basketball games. Rest in peace. Ron Baer

Madelene Grimm

June 7, 2007

I send my deepest sympathies. Even though we often are aware that the end is soon to be upon us, coming to that point is always painful and sad. I send a hug, and of course, my love.

Ron Baer

June 7, 2007

Goodbye, high school friend. May your great smile return to your face as you rest in peace. And, may your family be comforted.

BARRY GIBBS

June 7, 2007

I AM DEEPLY SADDENED THAT RAYMOND IS NO LONGER WITH US. RAY WAS A VERY SPECIAL, WARM AND LIKEABLE PERSON. GOD BLESS RAYMOND. MAY HE REST IN PEACE. BARRY GIBBS

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