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Raymond D’Auria Obituary

Raymond Nathan D'Auria, Jr., 54, of Durham, beloved husband of Flor M. (Velez) D'Auria, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at Middlesex Hospital. Born in New Haven, he was the son of Raymond and Jane (Sullivan) D'Auria, Sr., of Florida.

Raymond lived most of his life in Durham where he was a member of the United Churches of Durham and worked for Transformer Technology in Durham for over 25 years. Raymond was a wonderful husband and a great dad, whose family was his whole life.

Along with his wife and parents, he is survived by two daughters, Jessica Marie Schoen of West Haven and Dr. Maureen Margaret Krajeski of Rowley, MA; a sister, Maryann Falvey of Middletown; and a grandson, Griffon Krajeski.

A memorial service was held on Wednesday, Dec. 14, at Middlefield Federated Church with Rev. Dr. Dale H. Azevedo officiating. Burial was private in Middlefield Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, friends may make donations in Raymond's memory to Middlesex Hospital Cancer Center, 28 Crescent Street, Middletown, CT 06457.

The Doolittle Funeral Home (14 Old Church St. in Middletown) is handling the arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Town Times from Dec. 16, 2011 to Jan. 16, 2012.

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