Raymond D. Joyce

Raymond D. Joyce obituary, West Chicago, IL

Raymond D. Joyce

Raymond Joyce Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by DuPage Cremations, Ltd. and Memorial Chapel on Mar. 1, 2024.

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Raymond D. "Ray" Joyce, age 94 of Lombard, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024. Beloved husband of Jeanne M. Joyce. Loving stepfather of Clarence "Chip" (Diane) Nelson, the late Julie (Roy) Deda, the late Scott (Felicia) Nelson, and Roy (Kim Kline) Mansell, and grandchildren Erin, Donald, Lexi, Justin, Thomas, Bradley, and Elaine.
Ray was preceded in death by his sister Rosemary (Sister Mary Esther) and brothers John and James.
He was born and raised in Chicago. He was proudly Irish and always enjoyed a good story. After graduation from mortuary school, he had a long career as a funeral director in the Chicago area.
A visitation for Ray will be held at Christus Victor Lutheran Church (1045 S. Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village, IL) on Thursday, March 7, 2024, from 10 AM until the time of service at 11 AM. Interment Mt. Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst, IL.
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