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Dominic Raona Obituary
Dominic was born May 13, 1930 in Detroit to Biagio and Pauline (nee Romeo) Raona and graduated from Southeastern High School.
He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean War. Following his service to his country, he owned and operated Dominic's Barber Shop in Oscoda for 17 years, retiring in 2006.
Mr. Raona was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus in Oscoda, and was a lifetime member of Oscoda VFW Post 3735. In his free time he enjoyed woodworking.
Surviving are two daughters, Laurie (Jim) Reames of Oolitic, Ind. and Linda (Tom) Featherstone of Midway Location; three sons, Ronald (Laura) Raona of Madison Heights, Gary (Josephine) Raona of Royal Oak and Dominic (Vanessa) Raona of Dearborn; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marlene Carol (nee Luzynski) Raona in 2014; a daughter, Sherie Raona; and three brothers and one sister.
He will lie instate at Sacred Heart Catholic Church from 9-11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 19, with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 19. Interment will take place in the Sacred Heart Cemetery with military honors at 2 p.m.
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bill altscheffel
September 19, 2016
Our prayers are with your family....I always enjoyed talking with both of them at church...they were a blessing on this earth
Lindy Hoyt
September 19, 2016
So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed many good times with Dom, Mar and family. My prayers are with you all at this sad time
Love you Lindy Hoyt (Azle, Texas)
Gigi Mealy
September 16, 2016
So happy to have gotten to know you Uncle Dom. I will never forget our many chats we had the week I spent with you in Oscoda.
Your niece,
Gigi
Jackie Gouin
September 16, 2016
So sorry for your lose. Know that u have the comfort that he is in the loving arms of Jesus.! I will keep praying for u all. Ron I know u had a lot of good memories with him. Love u all.
Joelle
September 15, 2016
Thank you for the wonderful memories you shared with me about yourself and our family. It was truly my honor and privilege to have known you. May you find peace with Marlene & Sherri.
Pam Miller
September 15, 2016
You were a Great Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and Friend. My life is richer having known you. May you now Rest in Peace.
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