Raymond J. Chute Jr.

RAYMOND J. CHUTE, JR., 92 of Greenwich, passed away on October 22, 2009 at The Edgehill Health Center in Stamford. He was born November 28, 1916 in Greenwich to the late Raymond, Sr., and Elizabeth Chute. Raymond was prede-ceased by his wife Anna Chute in 2005. Raymond served his country during World War II in both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. He was the recipient of two Purple Hearts, receiving one from both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corpz. For 20 years, he was with the Greenwich Special Police. Raymond was a member of the Masonic Temple for 60 years. He was also a member of the Moeller Hose Fire Department in Port Chester, NY, the 9th District Veterans, and the Byram Veterans. Raymond enjoyed fishing, boating, and golf. For many years, he worked for Cyanamid Corp. and then started his own painting and wallpapering business. Raymond is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Gerardi; a granddaughter, Debora Schiano; a grandson, Retired Greenwich Police Officer Joseph Gleason; and his great-grandchildren, LCPL Joseph Schiano, Nicole Schiano, Tyler Schiano, and Nicklaus Gleason. In addition to his wife Anna, he was predeceased by two brothers, Edward Chute and Robert Chute; and two sisters, Jean Kasmarski and Louise Crowle. Family and friends may call at the Castiglione Funeral Home, Inc., 134 Hamilton Ave. in Greenwich on Monday, October 26th from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 27th at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Greenwich. Internment will follow in Putnam Cemetery in Greenwich. Please leave online condolences at www.castiglionefh.com.