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Ray Nitzsche Obituary
Ray C. Nitzsche, 59, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away November 13, 2015.
He was born on April 9, 1959 in Akron to Russell and Norma Nitzsche, and was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School.
Ray was preceded in death by his father, Russell. He is survived by sons, Cody (Britney) Nitzsche and J.P (Pam) Chew; daughters, Haley Nitzsche and Jamie (Jim) Chew; mother, Norma J. Nitzsche; grandchildren, Gavin, Shaelyn and Oliva Chew, Kaelyn, Kameryn and Colin Nitzsche, and Ryland Schauer; brothers, Russell H. (Janet), Robert W. (Lori); sister, Debbie (Jim) Packard; numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews.
Calling hours 5 to 8 Thursday at Ciriello and Carr Funeral Home, 810 Portage Tr. in Cuyahoga Falls, where Pastor Jeff Graska will officiate funeral service 10 a.m. on Friday. Interment at Chestnut Hill Cemetery.
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Tom Palmer
December 2, 2015
Friends for over 50 years, I'm going to miss you brother. There are only a few people I consider true friends, and I just lost one of best. My condolences to the family.
Pat Campbell
November 20, 2015
Dear Norma,
Sad hearing that Ray passed. It is very difficult to lose a child, no matter what the age. They are still our "child".
Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Joe and Pat Campbell
Amanda Degnan
November 18, 2015
We are deeply saddened by the news of Ray passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
We know that what you are going through right now is very difficult, just know that we are here for you. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Candy Kline
November 18, 2015
My deepest sympathies to Ray's family..may your family and friends and your faith provide the support needed through this tough time of loss. God Bless
david savick
November 17, 2015
I will miss you very much bro. we had many good times. I will never forget ya.
Jamie Chew
November 17, 2015
Dad, we love and miss you!! I wish you would have shared any pain you felt. I hope you know I would have listened. I pray you live the dream in heaven and always be our guardian angel. Love Jamie, Gavin and Shaelyn
Mickey Smith
November 17, 2015
I have known Ray for about 50 years. I will surely miss Him, and miss stopping by now and then for a visit. Rest easy old friend, I'll catch you on the other side.
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Calling hours
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Ciriello & Carr Funeral Home - Cuyahoga Falls810 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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10:00 a.m.
Ciriello & Carr Funeral Home - Cuyahoga Falls810 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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