Raymond T. Schippits

Raymond T. Schippits obituary, Blue Island, IL

Raymond T. Schippits

Raymond Schippits Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hickey Memorial Chapels - Midlothian on Feb. 18, 2025.

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Ray Schippits of Richton Park, IL passed away surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer on February 15, 2025.
Ray is survived by his loving wife, Karen Schippits, two children, Bob Schippits and Kathy (Christian) Faulkner. His siblings: Ron, Flo (Carroll), Fran (John), Jan, Barb and his many nieces and nephews.
Ray was preceded in death by his sisters: Judy, Christine, Geri and Marilyn and their parents, Florence and Frank.
Ray loved spending time with his family, especially going to Thunderbolts baseball games, watching NASCAR and spending a day at Starved Rock.
Ray is remembered by all who knew him as being selfless and willing to help whenever he could. There wasn't a project he couldn't take on.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Ray to the Prostate Cancer Foundation. https://cure.pcf.org/site/Donation2?2441.donation=form1&df_id=2441&mfc_pref=T&utm_source=HRC&utm_medium=HRCmenu
Memorial visitation Friday, February 21, 2025 at Hickey Memorial Chapel, 4201 W 147th Street, Midlothian, Illinois from 3pm unitl time of Memorial service at 7pm.

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