RAYMOND DURANTE

DURANTE Raymond Walter Durante A long time veteran of the Washington Energy scene, passed away on December 3, 2016. Mr. Durante had over 50 years of professional experience in senior management positions in industry and the federal government, including design and engineering on the Manhattan Project, the Savannah River Project and Nuclear Submarine Programs and later with the U.S. Department of Interior. He was Vice President for Energy Programs for Westinghouse Electric Corporation, and was President of the Washington consulting firm Durante Associates, Inc. Ray, an active member of Congressional Country Club, was an avid golfer, bowler, traveler and boater. He was involved in a variety of professional and volunteer efforts including the American Nuclear Society, Our Lady of Mercy Parish Council, Potomac Community Theatre, and volunteering for multiple professional golfing events over the years in the Metro area. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey on June 8, 1928, he moved to the Washington, DC area for good in 1965. A resident of Bethesda, he also built several homes in Ocean City, Maryland. In his six decades in Washington Ray amassed a wide range of friends and colleagues and was known for his warm personality and positive outlook. He was a devoted husband of 66 years to his beloved Dorothy who recently passed. He is survived by a sister, Doris Kahn and sons, Steven P. Durante (Elizabeth), Douglas A. Durante (Hilary), and Christopher R. Durante (Mary Anne). The joys of his life were his eight grandchildren, Claire, Margaret, Michael, Michelle, Kara, Theresa, Raymond, and Kimberly; and two great-grandchildren Allie and Hayes. Ray will be missed but his memory cherished. Friends may visit with family Monday evening December 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. at our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church at 9200 Kentsdale Drive in Potomac, MD. A memorial tribute to be followed by a mass will be at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 13, also at the church. In lieu of flowers donations in Ray's name are encouraged to the Washington Society for the Prevention of Blindness, and the American Cancer Society.In lieu of flowers donations in Ray's name are encouraged to the Washington Society for the Prevention of Blindness, and the American Cancer Society.