Raymond Deanna

RAYMOND DeANNA, age 93; beloved husband of the late LaVerne for 63 years; loving father of Rochelle Metzler (Craig), Russell and Robert (Stacey); dearest grandfather of Brent Metzler (Lesley), Alysse Coe (Michael), Kyle, Trent and Reece; great-grandfather of Rooney, Dakota, Macklynn and Micah; son of the late Leno and Violet (nee Sabatine); dear brother of Fred (Mary Anne); beloved uncle and dear friend of many.  Ray was a proud USMC WWII Veteran and owned and operated DeAnna Construction Company with his brother.  He was an active and charter member of the North Royalton Lions Club.  Ray enjoyed playing golf at Pine Hills Country Club and spending his winters on Marco Island with his wife.  He was loved and will be greatly missed. Ray is now with LaVerne, watching sunsets at the beach. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Jennings of Brecksville www.jenningsohio.org/donate or Disabled American Veterans www.ihelpveterans.org . Mass of Christian Burial at St. Albert the Great Church, 6667 Wallings Rd., North Royalton, Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 12 noon. Please meet at church.  Interment North Royalton Cemetery.  Friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), FRIDAY 3-7 p.m.