Raymond Melchiori Jr., 83, of Kent, died Thursday, January 21, 2016 at his home.
He was born May 5, 1932 in Connorsville, PA to Rameggio and Antoinette (Bailoni) Melchiori. He was a veteran of the Coast Guard during the Korean War. He was a member of St. Patrick Church, Kent Council of the Knights of Columbus and the Captain Brady VFW Post 3703 in Kent . Ray loved to spend time with his family and attend his grandchildren's activities.
He is survived by his children Ray (Tracy) Melchiori of Aurora, Debrianna Rhoads-Johnson of Brady Lake, Teresa Chapman of Monroe Falls, Cheryl Swaney of Brady Lake and Jennifer (Dennis) Melchiori-Chlad of Kent; grandchildren, Curtis (Jamie) Rhoads, Dea (Mark) Busher, Kyle (Lauren) Sponseller, Gina (John) Yutzy, Raymond Swaney III, Alayna, Hayley, Ty and Adriana Chlad, Anthony and Joseph Melchiori; great grandchildren, Joshua Swaney, Lilly, Marky and Vivian Busher, Jason Rhoads, Luke Sponseller, Jeremiah Yutzy; brother, Robert T. (Marie) Melchiori. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anne F. Melchiori; and grandson, Jason Allan Rhoads.
Funeral mass will be held 11:00 AM Friday, January 29th at St. Patrick Church, where calling hours will be held 10 AM - 11 AM Friday. Burial will be held at Standing Rock Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick's Church Memorial Fund, 313 N. DePeyster Street, Kent, OH 44240 or Make-A-Wish Foundation, 6060 Rockside Woods Blvd, Suite 315, Independence, OH 44131.