Raymond "Ray" Lazzini

A life well lived was taken from us on March 19, 2018. Ray passed away peacefully after a three-year long battle with vascular dementia. In his 89 years on this earth Ray accomplished more than most. Beloved son of the late Joe and Nella Lazzini, Ray is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Katherine “Kathy” Lazzini, who he married at St. Rose Church. They were blessed with four children, Kathy Rae (Steve) Hansen, Kenneth (Sharlene) Lazzini, Steven (Leslie) Lazzini, and Mark Lazzini (Kay Zastrow). Ray is also survived by seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, loving sister in law, Diane Tomczak, his “adopted” son Jerry (Tyishia) Gage and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Preceded in death by siblings, Joe Lazzini, Gloria Bedolla and Delores Bertino. Ray was born in Santa Rosa, where he lived his entire life and attended Santa Rosa High School, Class of 1948. Ray served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War on the U.S.S. Hornet and the U.S.S. Philippine Sea aircraft carriers. Ray returned to Santa Rosa and established Ray’s Food Center with his brother, Joe. After building a successful business Raymond retired after 50 years. After retiring Ray helped his son Mark at Mark’s Christmas Tree Lot. During his life, Ray was involved in the community, cooking his famous polenta stew for Resurrection Parish, SRHS Foundation, Sons & Daughters of Italy, Italian-American Club, Ursuline Alumnae, the Druids and the Italian Cultural Club. Ray served on the St. Vincent DePaul Society for 40 years. Ray selflessly served his community. Ray was an avid gardener, loved bowling, playing cards and golfing with his friends, known as the "International Eight". Ray was constantly working towards making the world a better place for all. Ray was beloved by all who knew him and leaves a legacy of strength, love, family, and hard work. Ray will be missed every day. Our heartful gratitude and thanks go to the doctors, nurses and Hospice at Memorial Hospital 2nd and 3rd Floor East. Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass on Friday, April 6th, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Rose Church (398-10th St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401). Private entombment. The family prefers donations to Memorial Hospice Building Fund for their new hospice house (439 College Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95401), or Resurrection Parish-St. Vincent DePaul Society (303 Stony Point Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95407). Mass

St. Rose Catholic Church

Friday, April 06, 2018 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 398 10th Street Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Directions