Name: Visitation for Fr. Raymond Larussa
Start: 2020-12-02T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-12-03T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Shaw-Davis Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Clintonville Chapel

Larussa, Fr. Raymond
1948 - 2020
Reverend Father Raymond M. Larussa, died on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at the age of 72. Son of the late Angelo C. and E. Marie (Slaughter) Larussa, he was born on August 29, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio. He is survived by sisters, Linda Green and Rita (Bill) Stepka; niece, Tracy (John) Wickline and children, Kyle and Emily; niece, Christina (Keith) Rozanski and their children, Ben, Max and Kate; and niece, Amy (Doug) Bryant and child, Derek. Father Larussa began his studies for the priesthood at Saint Charles Preparatory School in 1962, and continued his Philosophy studies at Saint Charles College Seminary. Father Larussa completed his undergraduate work and graduated from The Ohio State University in 1970. He earned his Theology Degree from Mount Saint Mary of the West Seminary (Norwood) in 1974, and was ordained a Roman Catholic priest at Saint Aloysius Church (Columbus) on June 2, 1974 by the Most Reverend Edward J. Herrmann, Bishop of Columbus. During his over 46 years of dedicated priestly ministry Father Larussa served as an assistant at Christ the King Church (Columbus) with teaching assignment at Bishop Hartley High School, and associate pastor at Saint Mary Magdalene Church (Columbus) with part-time teaching assignment at Bishop Ready High School. He served as pastor at five different parishes including Saint Mary (Waverly), Saint Cecilia (Columbus), Holy Spirit (Columbus), Saint Joan of Arc (Powell) and Saint Matthias (Columbus) until his retirement in 2018. COVID-19 pandemic precautions place limits on funeral arrangements. Visitation for Father Larussa will be held on Wednesday, December 2 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. with vigil service at 6:45 led by Father Tom Petry at Shaw-Davis Funeral Home Clintonville Chapel, 4341 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43214. Visitation will continue at the church from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 3 before the Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony Church located at 1300 Urban Dr. Columbus, OH 43229. The Mass will be live-streamed, available via the Saint Anthony Parish web site (www.stanthonychurchcolumbus.org). With limited seating in the church due to social distancing, those wishing to pay their respects to Father Larussa are encouraged to do so on Wednesday evening and to watch the funeral Mass on live-stream. The Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of Columbus, will celebrate the Mass along with priests of the Diocese; the homily will be delivered by Father Tony Lonzo. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Lewis Center, Ohio. In lieu of flowers Father Larussa requested that donations be made to the Saint Joan of Arc Saint Teresa Outreach. Arrangements are in the care of Shaw-Davis Funeral Home. To send an online condolence and sign guestbook, please visit www.shaw-davis.com.

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Published by This Week Community Newspapers from Dec. 1 to Dec. 2, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
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Mary (Weisgerber) Blubaugh

December 16, 2020

My memories of Father Larussa make me smile. I knew him from Christ the King and Bishop Hartley. My mother was a secretary @ Christ the King Church when he was there so I was fortunate to get to know him. He was a wonderful, fun person and will remain in my memories of school and home.

Christopher Borghese

December 5, 2020

Father Ray was always special to me and my brothers. Father baptised all but the but my oldest child and two youngest Grandchildren of 6. He also baptised all my bothers kids. He was always a phone call away for me up until he passed. He helped me and my family through good and bad times. God bless Father Larussa. I am positive he is in Heaven as a I write this.

Christopher Borghese

December 5, 2020

Joan Borghese Santacruz

December 2, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. You meant so much to the Borghese Family, marrying 2 sons; baptizing many of our 8 grandchildren & great grandchildren. May God hold you in his precious hands.

Judy Redd

December 2, 2020

The stars dimmed a little on thanksgiving, when Fr. Larussa died and then brightened lighting his way to heaven. He was such a wonderful Priest. A great communicator. I first met him at Christ The King Church. Then, more so at St. Cecelia. He Baptized a couple of my Grandchildren, along with Fr. Frank DeSiano, from NYC. Just a city priest and a country priest. He inspired me to do so much gardening at St. Cecelia. I think of him often. You are missed, Fr. Ray. Rest in Peace.

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