Raymond Anthony Alesandrini, age 72, passed away on February 28, 2022, at UH Geauga Medical Center after a very brief illness. Born May 27, 1949, to John and Anne (nee: DiGiulio) Alesandrini in Windber, PA.
He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1969 to 1972 where he made friends that were his brothers for life. During Vietnam he was on the USS America Aircraft Carrier. He had a great love of music, playing the guitar since he was a teenager, and was an avid golfer who enjoyed going to various golf courses.
Ray was a sweet, kind, gentle soul. He was one of those guys everyone loved and enjoyed being around. He had a quick wit and could make you laugh no matter what the situation. His family was his greatest joy and he loved with all his heart. No one was a stranger to Ray, he made friends of all ages everywhere he went.
He is survived by his siblings, Margaret “Maggie” Alesandrini of Chardon, OH, John (Linda) Alesandrini of North Canton, OH and Linda (Dave) Christian of Concord, OH; nephew, Michael Alesandrini; niece, Debbie Waller; great niece, Victoria and great nephews, Christopher, James, Johnathan, Anthony, Vincent, and Daniel. He leaves behind many friends and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Burr Funeral Home, 116 South Street, Chardon, OH 44024.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 401 North Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be held at All Souls Cemetery, 10366 Chardon Road, Chardon, Ohio.
The family suggest donations to MDS Foundation Inc., at www.mds-foundation.org or 4573 South Broad Street, Suite 150, Yardville, NJ 08620
Arrangements made by the Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chardon, Ohio.
Information and condolences on-line at www.burrservice.com.