Raymond J. Trabbic

TRABBIC
Raymond J.
Raymond James Trabbic passed away peacefully on February 20, 2016, in the loving care of his sweetheart, Iva “Cookie”. Ray was born in Toledo on March 9, 1938, to Raymond and Mildred Trabbic.
He graduated from Devilbiss High School in 1956 and became a journeyman in the woodworking trade. He married the love of his life, Cookie on June 18, 1960. Ray worked at GM Powertrain for 37 years and was an active UAW member. He and his family spent many weekends at their cottage in the Irish Hills where he would enjoy another of his many passions, fishing. Ray was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed camping, boating, hunting and fishing; especially on Lake Erie. He also enjoyed working on his lawn and garden.
Ray was a Friend of Bill W. for over 30 years and remained active in his group, mentoring and sponsoring many souls along the way. Ray never met a stranger. He had an easy laugh, a quick wit and a kind and generous nature. His sense of humor kept family and friends in stitches and he always had a story to tell. With all his interests and talents, Ray's main focus and love of his life was his family. He and Cookie worked hard over the years to provide a good life for their family. If he could help his kids with anything, he would not hesitate. Ray would be there.
Ray is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Roland Trabbic. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Iva Trabbic. He is also survived by his children, Cindy (Mike) Tippett, Raymond (Cheryl) Trabbic, and Mike (Lynn) Trabbic; his grandchildren, Tim and Nick Trabbic, Elizabeth Tippett, Michelle and Ray Trabbic, Hannah and Rachel Tippett, Jeremiah Grady; 8 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Nancy Trabbi; nephews, niece and many dear friends.
His family would like to thank Ebeid Hospice and the caring staff including, Renee and Holly, and especially his nurse, Karen, who helped ease Ray's journey. Memorial contributions may be made to Ebeid Hospice in Ray's memory.
Friends may visit at the Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Rd., on Thursday, February 25, from 2-8 p.m. where a Scripture Service will be recited at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 26, beginning at 9:30 a.m., in the mortuary, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Church at 10 a.m. Interment Toledo Memorial Park. Visit his guest registry at
CoyleFuneralHome.com
As published in The Blade