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Raymond Svec Obituary


Raymond C. Svec, age 79, late of Crystal Lake, Ret. C.F.D., beloved husband of Arlene, nee Hoffman; loving father of Raymond (Anne) and Keith (Sonia); dear grandfather of Courtney (Jason), Natalie, Jessica, Emily, Lori Lynn, Raymond, Melissa, Megan and Nicole; great-grandfather of Autum, Faith and Joseph; fond brother of Barbara Braico, Robert, the late John and Mitch. Funeral Monday, 9 a.m., from Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge to Immaculate Conception Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Memorials to American Cancer Society, appreciated. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 8 p.m. 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Nov. 17, 2007.

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George C. Radka

November 18, 2007

On behalf of American Legion Chicago Firemen's Post667 and myself I wish you the best of luck. Ray was always dependable and available to go with me as honor guard for the vets,until he couldn't do it anymore. He will be missed. God BLess. Crazy George C. Radka, Commander Post 667

Bonnie Gioffredi

November 18, 2007

Dear Arlene, Raymond and Keith. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

November 17, 2007

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