Raymond J. Contrino

On June 27, 1943 Raymond J Contrino was born to Sam and Amelia. He was an only child and the light of their life. At the age of 18 he joined the Army. There he became a Spec 4 Specialist and chemical equipment repairman. Ray was awarded the good conduct medal and received awards for perfect marksmanship in rifle and carbine. In 1969 Raymond married the love of his life Linda. They welcomed 2 daughters Cathleen in 1970 and Kristine in 1975. Ray loved being a “girl dad”. There was never a dance recital, concert, play, swim meet, bowling tournament or girl scout event that he missed. His girls were his world and he would do anything for them. Raymond attended RIT and got his degree in machinery . From there he worked at Stromburg Carlson and Itek as a machinist. Later he got his CDL and was a truck driver and retired from Olindo Food Service. Raymond loved to golf and bowl. He was especially proud of the 300 game he bowled. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. Raymond was a devout Catholic and was a very active member of his parish. He was a member of the parish council, mens club, eucharist minister and adult alter server. He also was a member of the Knights of Columbus and served as a former Deputy Grand Knight of the council. He was also the Commander of the 4th degree Honor Guard in the assembly. Standing guard for the honor flights was very special to him, as well as having the privilege to be on one of the flights. Raymond was a very proud Grandfather. He was blessed with 6 grandchildren Sarah and Roy Bork, Desarai Conn, Kasey, Jimmy Lee and Johnathan Jordain Also he had 3 great grand babies Owen Swisher, Elizabeth and Kaslin Jordain. . He gained 2 son-in-laws James Jordain Jr (Kristine) in 1993 and Terry Kester (Cath) in 2007 that he always knew he could count on. Ray had 3 sister-in-laws Sr. Virginia, Dolores and Sr. Mary Lou (deceased) Brien. Family was everything to him. Raymond was a quiet man with a very big heart. He will be missed and remembered by many. Family and friends may call at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home Tuesday, July 11th from 2-5pm. Funeral Mass Wednesday, July 12th at 11am at the Parish of the Holy Family (St. Jude's Church) 4100 Lyell Rd. Rochester, NY 14606. Interment, Holy Ghost Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Honor Flight or Parish of the Holy Family.

Raymond J. Contrino

June 28, 2023