Chicago, Illinois
Raymond A. Niemiec, beloved husband of the late Mary Ellen, nee MacKrell; loving father of Mary Anne (William) Chidester and Pamella (Terrance) Bernard; dear grandfather of Jeremy, KellyAnne, and Jennifer Benard, Michelle (Michael) Cecchi, Michael (Voula) Chidester, Kenneth, Christopher and Mary Chidester; dear great-grandfather of Dillon and Megan Cecchi, Andrew and Dean Chidester; cherished brother of the late Bernard, the late Edward, the late Mae Kamowski, the late Josephine Klass and the late Eugenia Klass; fond brother-in-law of Anne Mackrell; dear uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Employee of Helene Curtis for 55 years. Devoted parishioner of St. Celestine Church. Active member of the St. Vincent De Paul Society. Funeral Saturday 8:45 a.m. from the Belmont Funeral Home 7120 W. Belmont Ave. to St. Celestine Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the St. Vincent De Paul Society, 126 N. Des Plaines Ave., Chicago, IL 60661. Info 773-286-2500.
Read MoreI am writing this for my Dad. He had cut out the notice and I found it at his house. I know he worked with Ray ay Helene Curtis. Ray's name would come up regularly during dinner conversation. Dad doesn't remember new things these days. He didn't remember saving the O.B., but the old days are still with him. We will be praying for Ray.
Tom & Marcella Dickerhofe
Leslie Dickerhofe
August 14, 2002 | Niles, IL
MaryAnn & Pam, Just to let you know our prayers are with you and your families during this time, for God's
strength, and comfort in the days ahead. I have many memories of happy times, with your folks. God bless you all.
Pat Woolner
July 19, 2002 | Zion, IL
Dear Mary Ann and Pam, I was so sorry to hear about your dad. He was a special person. He always treated everyone with respect and friendliness. I am so sorry that I haven't seen him in so many years. If possible I will try to get into tonight otherwise know that my prayers are with you both and I will have a mass said at my church in Wilmot (Holy Name). Love your cousin Barbara
Barbara Wetherbee
July 19, 2002 | Silver Lake, WI
Ray and I worked side by side for about twelve years. He was a true friend. I knew his nephew, Mike Kamowski, very well. I will keep Ray in my prayers.
Tom & Barbara Travers
July 18, 2002 | Downers Grove, IL
