Photo courtesy of Chambers Funeral Homes - Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio
Apr 21, 1933 – Dec 15, 2014 (Age 81)
RAYMOND P. "RAY" McDermott, age 81. Beloved husband of 57 years to Elizabeth (nee Lackey); loving father of Elizabeth Woisnet (David), Colette Venditti (Mike), Ray (deceased) (Kim), Kevin (Lisa), Karen Neitzel (Dave), Mary Katherine, Colleen Dankle (Jim), Patricia (deceased), Brian (Chrissy) and Sheila Sopata (Scott): grandfather of 29; great-grandfather of 4; brother of Clarence and the late John, Robert, Florence, James and Teresa; uncle and great-uncle of many. U.S. Navy veteran Korean Conflict. Passed away December 15, 2014. Funeral Mass Saturday, December 20 St. Leo the Great Church (4940 Broadview Rd.) at 11 A.M. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of CLEVELAND 4420 ROCKY RIVER DR. AT PURITAS FRIDAY 3-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Monastery of the Poor Clares, 3501 Rocky River Drive, Cleveland, OH 44111.
Read MoreDear Betty and family. Please accept our deepest sympathy on the death of a dear husband and father Ray. May he rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you on this sad occasion.
Bridie,Frank & family.
Granard, Ireland
December 19, 2014
Dad,I will miss all the life lessons you taught us by example. You had so many great stories to share. Your wisdom was so deep. You will be missed so much, until we meet again, give Ray and Patty a hug for us, Love Colleen
December 19, 2014
McDermott Family
Take comfort in knowing there is a special guardian angel watching over your family. Your family are in our prayers and thought.
Menge Family
December 18, 2014
Dear Betty and family,
My condolences on the passing of Ray. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. May he rest in peace.
Rose Nulty Fitzsimmons, Drumfomina, Ireland.
December 18, 2014
We miss you already dad and love you very much... Have a beer with Ray Ray... Until we meet again!, peace be with you.
Sheila
December 17, 2014
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Ray.May the love your family shares help as you endure the difficult days ahead. You are all in our prayers.
Ron & Ruth Sopata
December 17, 2014
DEAR COLETTE AND FAMILY
I AM SO SORRY IN THE LOSS OF YOUR DEAR DAD
MAY THE MEMORIES OF SPECIAL TIMES SPENT TOGETHER HELP YOU THROUGH THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME
KNOW THAT FRIENDS ARE HERE FOR YOU
LOVE
ROSANNE
December 17, 2014
Dear Aunt Betty and cousins: Please accept our deepest condolences, thoughts, and prayers at this very difficult time.
With all our love, Eric and Liz Maseth and Family
Liz Maseth
December 16, 2014 | Strongsville, OH