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Raymond Henry Fonti Jr.

1938 - 2024

Raymond Henry Fonti Jr. obituary, 1938-2024, Clarksville, MD

Raymond Fonti Jr. Obituary

Raymond Henry Fonti, Jr., 85, peacefully transitioned from this earthly life to his eternal heavenly reward on April 13, 2024. He had been a resident of CRcare Assisted Living Home in Clarksville, Maryland. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana on July 8, 1938 Ray graduated from St. Paul's High School, he received his bachelor's degree from Southwest Louisiana Institute (now University of Louisiana Lafayette) and his master's degree from Loyola University in New Orleans. Ray was a retired U.S. Navy Commander and a lifetime member of The Military Officers Association of America and a past president of the MOAA Greater Baton Rouge Louisiana chapter. Ray retired from the Louisiana Legislative Auditor's Office as their IT manager in 2008. Ray and his wife Susan were married on July 10, 1993 and enjoyed traveling, skiing, and hosting grandchildren each summer and Easter dinner each Spring. He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond Fonti and Edwina Begue Fonti, son Michael Raymond Fonti, and son-in-law Sal Diesi. He is survived by his beloved wife Susan, daughter Christie Diesi, daughter-in-law Monica Fonti, stepsons John King (Kristi), David King (Carrie) and Daniel King (Lora). Ray had 16 grandchildren: Emily Pontiff, Josh Pontiff (Trisha), Gabe Pontiff (Sydney), Dana Craft (Ross), Ainsley Diesi, Abby Diesi, Sophie Fonti, Ally Fonti, Jeremy King, Alex King, Emma King, Olivia King, Claire King, Amber Lawler (Justin), Chelsey Fuller, and Elizabeth Bone. He had 8 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Ann Eustis (Joseph), brother Ed Fonti, nieces and nephew, Ryan Eustis, Holly Clesi (Carlo), Nancy Fonti (Pierre Ruhe) and Laura Siebert (Aaron). He was loved and well cared for by his nurses and caregivers at CRcare since 2019. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, July 8, 2024 at 10 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 917 Montrose Road, Rockville, Maryland 20852-4203. Interment with Military Honors will be at 2:30 p.m. at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, Maryland 21032. In lieu of flowers, you may make a contribution to the Alzheimer's Association.

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Published by The Advocate from May 10 to May 12, 2024.

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David

May 12, 2024

Susan, I'm sorry for your loss. Ray was a man of integrity. I enjoyed working for him for many years. May God give you and your family strength during this difficult time!
David

Linda and Ben LIghtfoot

May 11, 2024

Susan,
Ben and I loved having you as neighbors when you were in Baton Rouge. We remember many pleasant conversations on Saturdays at Christina's. We extend our deepest sympathies. Ray was such an accomplished man, but, most important, he was such a nice man !

Blessing to you and your family.
Linda LIghtfoot

Sophie Fonti

May 10, 2024

My grandfather, only grandfather i had. Still lost for words I love you so much. Until we meet again

Susan

May 5, 2024

We were honored to have meet Raymond and reconnected with Susan when we visited in 2019. Our thoughts are with the whole family. Bill & Susan King

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Memorial Events
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8

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Elizabeth Catholic Church

917 Montrose Road, Rockville

Jul

8

Interment

2:30 p.m.

Maryland Veterans Cemetery

1122 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, MD

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