Raymond J. Martin

Raymond J. Martin obituary, Maple Heights, OH

Raymond J. Martin

Raymond Martin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ferfolia Funeral Home on Jun. 27, 2025.

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RAYMOND J. MARTIN, age 87, passed away on June 25, 2025. Beloved husband of Nancy (deceased); cherished father of Anne Shirak, Paul (Nancy), John, James (Mandi); loving grandfather of PJ (Kristina), Emily (Joseph), Nicholas (Katharine), Sarah (Clancy), Meredith (Luis), David (Maelei); doting great-grandfather of Anthony, Ella, Juliana, and Raymond. Predeceased by his parents, John and Mary (nee Kmec), and brother Albert. He was a caring uncle, great-uncle, and a warm-hearted friend to many.
Raymond graduated from Benedictine High School. He proudly served in Korea for the U.S. Army. He was a dedicated worker for the Ohio Bell System and AT&T. He was an active parishioner at St. Barnabas Catholic Church as an altar server, counter and Eucharistic Minister. He was an avid golfer, softball player, and devoted fan of the Benedictine Bengals and every Cleveland sports team. Raymond also enjoyed cooking his family's traditional Slovak foods.
The family suggests donations in Raymond J. Martin's name be made to Holy Family Home Health Care and Hospice, Parma, Ohio. A MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL WILL BE CELEBRATED ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2025, AT 10:00 AM, ST. BARNABAS CHURCH, NORTHFIELD. Funeral at 9:30 am, at the funeral home. Inurnment at All Saints Cemetery, Northfield, Ohio.
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July 20, 2025

Michelle Gordon posted to the memorial.

June 28, 2025

Dan & Sue Karam posted to the memorial.

June 27, 2025

Ferfolia Funeral Home posted an obituary.

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Michelle Gordon

July 20, 2025

Dear Martin family, the Tyukodi family sends our deepest condolences on Ray´s passing. Ray was my father´s longest friend. I hope they are having a reunion and laughing as I remember them together in life. We pray for your comfort and peace. If there is a way to reach you, my mother would like to call. With love, Michelle Gordon on behalf of Sandy, Mike and Karen.

Dan & Sue Karam

June 28, 2025

Ray (and Nancy) are kind and beautiful souls who loved and welcomed many others! Their goodness poured forth from them and their children! May they rest now in God´s arms!
Dan & Sue Karam

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