Raphael "Ray" French

Raphael "Ray" French obituary, Parkville, MD

Raphael "Ray" French

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7527 Harford Road, Baltimore, MD 21234

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Raphael French Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Parkview Funeral Home & Cremation Service, P.A. - Parkville on Feb. 27, 2026.
Raphael Joseph "Ray" French, age 60, of Parkville, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Born in Baltimore, a beloved son of the late Thomas J. French, Sr. and Angelina (Giorgilli) French; loving brother of Joseph French, Regina Grams and husband John, Thomas French, Jr., Theresa French and Angelina Jones and husband James. Also survived my many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other family members and friends. Ray had been a Computer Programmer for the State of Maryland. He will be lovingly missed.

Family will receive friends on Sunday, March 1, 2026 from 2:00-4:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM, in the family owned Parkview Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 7527 Harford Rd, Parkville/Northeast Baltimore. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM in St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church, 9215 Old Harford Rd, Parkville, MD. Interment will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery, 7225 Eastern Ave, Baltimore.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

1

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Parkview Funeral Home & Cremation Service, P.A.

7527 Harford Road, Baltimore, MD 21234

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Mar

1

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Parkview Funeral Home & Cremation Service, P.A.

7527 Harford Road, Baltimore, MD 21234

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

5

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church (Parkville, Oak Lawn Cemetery, Baltimore)

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