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Raymond Zajac Obituary
Beloved family man
Raymond V Zajac, 83, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away at home on March 30, 2020.
Born on Staten Island, Raymond worked as a truck driver for Teamsters Local 701 for over 40 years.
Raymond was an avid Yankees and Giants fan. His greatest enjoyment was the time he spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Raymond was predeceased by his parents Stephen and Lillian (Gilmore) Zajac and his son Raymond.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 62 years Marie (Foglio); children: Cathy Dujmich (Carl), Donna Geissler (Harold), Lori Morella (Kenneth), Robert Zajac (Denise); 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and his sister Patricia Hart and brother-in-law Kenneth; many nieces & nephews.
A memorial service and mass will be announced once the health restrictions have been lifted.
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Raymond Walz
April 7, 2020
Marie,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Although I did not know Ray personally I knew of him through the stories you told during our many years working at Macy's. Please extend my sympathies to your entire family during this difficult time.
Ray Walz
Kevin Gallagher
April 5, 2020
My prayers go out to the Zajac family. Mr Zajac was my coach in SILL.he was a great coach and learned alot from him. RIP
Susan & Stephen Morella & family
April 4, 2020
Our deepest sympathy, sending love and prayers. so sad. And such a wonderful man. Rest In Peace Ray.
April 2, 2020
Robert, so sorry for your loss, our prayers go out to you and your family.
Don and Joan Goldberg
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Laura Perrotta
April 2, 2020
I'm so very sorry for the loss of Mr. Zajac!
There are no words I can possibly say but anyone who knew him , knew how much his family meant to him and how much he meant to his family!
I can only say how saddened I am for his loss of Mr.Zajac and let his whole family know I am thinking of them all at this time!
April 1, 2020
T9 Marie and Family,Iam so sorry for your lost. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Love Jennie Dana
stephen csandrilli
April 1, 2020
cathy and Karl so sorry for your loss god bless him and your family
Paul Carfagna
April 1, 2020
Marie, so sorry to hear about Ray. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
April 1, 2020
Great coach as well!!
April 1, 2020
Are condolences to you and your family Bobby,
God Bless you and the Zajac family in this trying time.
Steven & Mary Attarian .
April 1, 2020
So sorry to hear great man many laughs picking up at olqp
Love
The Murphys
April 1, 2020
To the Zajac family, We are so sorry to read the passing of your father. Our prayers are with you at this time.
-Russell and Patti Kain
Tom Pepe
April 1, 2020
Rest with the Kings, you earned it. The Greatest Generation is passing before our eyes.
Tom Pepe
April 1, 2020
My Condolences to the family, met him a few times through New Dorp Football Program where his son played (85 City Champs). Sad to see our friends parents passing but this is the circle of life. Denier Fidelis. Rest In Peace
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