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Virgil Matthew Raggi

Virgil Raggi Obituary

Virgil M. Raggi passed away on September 12, 2012 in Lodi at the age of 84. Born in Lodi, to Jack and Amelia Raggi, Virgil remained a life long resident of Lodi. He served as a Lodi Police officer for over 30 years, retiring as a captain. Virgil was active in the community and was a member of the Lion's club where he served as past president, Moose Lodge, and SIR's where he also served as past president.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Dorothy Raggi, daughter Denise Bennet (Sam) of Visalia, and a son Dennis Raggi (Michele) of Surprise, AZ. His parents and brother, James Raggi precede him in death.
A Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at the Chapel of Flowers at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 at E. Harney Lane in Lodi, inurnment will follow at the Sierra View Mausoleum.
Donations are preferred to flowers and may be made to the charity of the donor's choice in Virgil's name.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.cherokeememorial.com

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Published by Lodi-News Sentinel from Sep. 15 to Sep. 22, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Virgil Raggi

19 Entries

Dorothy Raggi

October 1, 2012

TO MY LOVE: We will meet again one day. I was not able to say goodbye, but you are in my thoughts everyday. Until we meet again I LOVE YOU. Your Loving Wife for 63 years. GOD BLESS

Jane Graham

September 22, 2012

I continue to tell the story today from 1984 when Virgil was the kind man who owned a duplex and rented to a nice young family. That family was us. We didn't even have enough money for the entire deposit all at once so he let us make it in two payments and every year he would show up at our doorstep with a check for the interest for the year from the deposit money. We have never forgotten the man who gave us a chance to rent a 3 bedroom so our children could each have their own room and not live in a tiny little apartment. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.

Gail Callis Berg

September 22, 2012

Dorothy & Family,
May the Lord comfort you during your time of loss. May the loving memories warm your hearts, that way he'll never really be gone. I remember he had had the greatest smile (next to my Dad, Bill Callis).

jeffrey aberle

September 20, 2012

as fine officer and man you could find. he is now in the arms of our hevenly father. looking down on all. godspeed

Robert Denham

September 20, 2012

On behalf of the members of the Northern Californai Peace Officers Association, we would extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of our collegue and long time member of the NCPOA. Virgil was known and respected by all that knew him and his presence at our monthly meetings will be sorely missed by of our members. Rest in peace, old friend.
Robert N. Denham, Treasurer, NCPOA

Donna Ehrhardt Mann

September 19, 2012

Dear Dorothy and Raggi Family, Please accept my deepest sympathy at the passing of Virgil. I remember him very well from my childhood, as he and my dad (Ed "Oxy" Ehrhardt) served on the police force together and he thought very highly of him. May you find peace in the fact that he lived a good life and he was such a great influence on so many people. God Bless...

Alexis Ward

September 19, 2012

Sorry to hear of our cousins passing. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Cousins Alexis, Thomas, Isabella Ward

Judy Hawkins

September 18, 2012

So sad for your loss - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families

September 18, 2012

To the Virgil Raggi Family,
We are sorry to hear of Virg's passing. He was a fine gentleman and friend. May he rest in peace.
We extend our sincere condolences.
Mike & Patricia Manassero

Garold Murray

September 17, 2012

Our prayers are with you.

Ben Komatsu

September 17, 2012

My condolence on passing of Virgil.

Classmate--Class of '46

Ila and Bob Wetzel

September 17, 2012

Dorthy, Dennis and Denise,
We were so saddened to hear of the passing of Virgil. Our thoughts and prayer are with you. Wishing you strength and peace at this most difficult time.

September 17, 2012

We are very sorry to hear of Virgil's passing! If there is anything we can do to help you at this time please let us know. Know that he is in God's loving Hands!
Love from the Vaccarezza and Murdaca Families
David, Kandy, Casey, Rudy, Annette, Jim, Alexis and Pietro

Joyce Saco

September 16, 2012

Dear Dorothy and Family, I send my heartfelt sympathy and prayers to you. May the Lord give you comfort and peace now and in the coming days.

September 15, 2012

Dorothy, Denise and Dennis and families;

I am very sorry to hear of Virgil's passing. He was such a caring soul with an amazing sense of humor. May memories, family and friends comfort you during this very sad time.

Love and prayers to all,

Sandy "Vallerga" Marchman

Jacquelyn Keigley

September 15, 2012

Virgil will truly be missed. He was a very kind person and a very thoughtful neighbor. Dorothy and Virgil welcomed us to the neighborhood and especially loved to spoil our daughter. Our thoughts are with Dorothy and the family. Our deepest condolences, John, Jackie and Adriana Keigley.

September 15, 2012

We were sorry to hear of Virg's passing, it was a shock.
We are thinking of you and your family Dot. Sincerely, Iver and Pat

Ray & Linda Stoops

September 15, 2012

Dorothy and family-
So sorry to hear of Virgs' passing. He was always a fun guy to be around. Lots of stories to tell about his years in the LPD. May your memories sustain you through this difficult time.

Ray Phelps

September 14, 2012

Virgil was a man well liked and respected.He will be missed by many. He is in GOD'S hands now. Love ya buddy

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