"Sherri Normand Donna and family- I am sorry for the loss of your father. He is at peace now. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time."
In loving memory of
Joseph Raimondi
January 28, 1933 - January 27, 2010
Name: Joseph L. Raimondi
Life Dates: 1/28/1933 - 1/27/2010
City Of Birth: Rochester, NY
Pre-deceased by
his daughter-in-law, Jean Raimondi; step-son, John DiPrima; sister-in-law, Ethel Palmer.
History
Survived by his wife, Marie (Pizzo) Raimondi; children, Raymond Raimondi, Donna (Tom) Rossiter, Joseph (Kathy) Raimondi; and their mother, Patricia M. Raimondi; 11 grandchildren; brother, Russell (Patricia) Raimondi; step-children, Daniel, Michael Gina Marie; sister-in-law, Diane Liestman; many nieces nephews.
Donations
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 15 Prince St., Rochester, NY 14607 in Joseph's memory.
Services
BARTOLOMEO PEROTTO Funeral Home, Inc. 1411 Vintage Lane (between Rte 390 Long Pond Rd) where Joseph's visitation will be Friday 3-7 PM. Joseph's Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday 9 AM at Sacred Heart Cathedral (296 Flower City Park). Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Additional Information
MEMORIUM FOR JOSEPH L. RAIMONDI (PaPa Joe)
Wife Marie (Pizzo) Raimondi (married 20 years December 2009)
Joseph was born on January 28, 1933 in Rochester, New York .His parents were Ignazio Raimondi, born in Sicily and Lucy Leone. He had one brother, Russel, sister-in-law Patricia. His parents owned the Raimondi Hardware Store in Rochester, New York.
He Graduated from Franklin High School in 1951. After graduation he went into the Army, 82nd Airborne Division in the Korean War. When he returned he married his high school sweetheart Patricia Liberi. He later attended RIT and the Lincoln Technical Institute for Mechanical Engineering. He became a Mechanical Engineer and worked for the Pfaudler Company for 30 years in Rochester, New York.
He is the father of Raymond (wife Jean -deceased)
Donna Rossiter (husband Thomas)
Joseph (wife Kathy)
His step-children are:
Mike Diprima (wife Rosane)
Gina DiPrima
John DiPrima (deceased)
Danny Smith (wife Shannon)
His grandchildren are :
Christina, Cara, Jamie Rae, Justin and Anthony
Jennifer (husband Matt), Kayleigh and Joey
Patrick Tae and Nicole Marianna
His newest step-granddaughter is Aubrey Marie
her brother Chad and sister Kristine.
His nieces and nephews are as follows:
Cheri Thomas, Charm Sercu, Russell Raimondi and Michele Fogarty.
Other nieces and nephews are: Richard Liberi, Michelle Liberi and Valerie Liberi
Many Thanks to each and everyone at the Livingston Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Mt. Morris, New York for their kindness and compassion over the years for my father's care.
Special blessings to all the staff at the University of Rochester at Strong Memorial Hospital Palliative Care Unit.
Our family cannot express the kindness and gratitude for all the care our father received.
Tributes
"NICOLE M ROSSITER Relation to Deceased: GRAND DAUGHTER PAPA YOU WERE THE BEST GRANDFATHER. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU. KISSES COCOBEAN The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips"
"JoAnne Placito Relation to Deceased: friend Donna, Tom, Patrick and Nicole, The time, dedication, care, kindness and love that you gave to your dad/grandpa is so admirable. He was blessed to have a family as yours. Donna, you have a heart that reaches out to so many, especially in times of need. You are always there, just as you were for your dad. He left feeling proud to have you as his daughter. Take comfort in knowing that he is in peace and home with God. Love, JoAnne, Chuck, Kara, Mike and Alyssa The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips"