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Official Obituary of

Anthony J. Raia

March 5, 1925 ~ December 4, 2023 (age 98) 98 Years Old

Anthony Raia Obituary

We lovingly remember Anthony Raia, of Saint James, NY, who passed away peacefully on December 4, 2023 at the age of 98, just 3 months shy of his 99th birthday.


Anthony is survived by his daughter, Diane Raia. His wife, Millie, pre-deceased him in 2022, and his son, Anthony, passed away in 2005 from ALS. He leaves behind his devoted daughter-in-law, Rosa Raia, and five grandchildren: Christina, Anthony, Joseph (Taylor), Vincent (Katie), and Stephen (Shivani); as well as two great-grandchildren: Dante and Gianna Raia.

Anthony was the youngest, and last remaining of his 8 brothers. He will also be deeply missed by his extended family of nieces and nephews.

Anthony was a World War II Veteran, an avid NY Yankees fan, and most importantly, a loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle.

 

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations be made to ALS United of Greater NY, in memory of Anthony.

Donations can be made online, at: http://secure.als-ny.org/goto/teamraia2023

Or via check, made payable to: ALS United and mailed to: 56 Fleetwood Road, Commack, NY 11725

To send flowers to the family, please visit our floral store.


Services

Visitation
Monday
December 11, 2023

2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
St James Funeral Home, Inc
829 Middle Country Rd
St James, NY 11780

Interment following funeral service
Tuesday
December 12, 2023

4:00 PM
Queen of All Saints
115 Wheeler Road
Central Islip Hamlet, NY 11722

Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday
December 12, 2023

10:15 PM
Sts. Philip & James RC Church
1 Carow Pl,
St. James, NY 11780

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