May God bless you and your...
Sending my deepest condolences to Julie, Laura, and Susan. Remembering your Dad´s big smile, and each of you from our Irish dancing days.
Lorraine Russell
August 28, 2025 | Other
Bellaire, Ohio
Jun 7, 1943 – Aug 21, 2025 (Age 82)
Rakay, Peter Joseph "Pete"Peter ("Pete") Joseph Rakay, a devoted father, grandfather, uncle, brother, friend, and respected attorney, passed away peacefully at home on August 21, 2025, in Vandalia, Ohio, at the age of 82. Pete was born on June 7, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York and grew up in...
Read MoreSending my deepest condolences to Julie, Laura, and Susan. Remembering your Dad´s big smile, and each of you from our Irish dancing days.
Lorraine Russell
August 28, 2025 | Other
Pete was a friend to all, a role model for younger lawyers, and a very cherished member of the Dayton legal community. You could look up to him, and you could count on him. He made lawyers younger that him feel validated, and his approach to the practice of law was something to be imitated. Frankly, in my experience there was no one else like him that I can think of, as a unique combination of friendliness and kindness to colleagues coupled with intensity in his practice and knowledge of the...
Gary J. Leppla
August 27, 2025 | Friend
thoughts, prayers and condolencens for his family--blessings for his soul
barron farrier
August 26, 2025 | School
My wife & I met Pete at Vandalia pickleball. We became friends immediately, as Pete & I knew lots of the same people. I loved my chats with Pete, he was always a funny & kind guy. I will miss Pete, he had so much to offer to friends everywhere. Our condolences to Pete´s family.
Michael Seaman
August 26, 2025 | Friend
I was so sorry to hear of Pete's passing. I started working for Pete in the 1970's and continued until he retired. He sure was one of a kind. I have so many "Pete" stories I wouldn't even know where to begin! To his family, my sincere condolences; I wish you peace and comfort during this time.
Debbie L Sovonick
August 25, 2025 | Work