Raymond Blumenthal

Raymond J. 'Bupps' Blumenthal, 84, Veteran of the Korean War. At peace with Christ Friday, November 7, 2014. Beloved husband for 57 years to the late Betty nee Merkel. Loving father of Sharon (Frank) Cirone, Sandy (John) Solari, Gary (Susan) and the late Raymond R. (Rabia). Beloved son of the late Timothy and Rose nee Richter. Loving Papa of Chris, Lynn, Jason, Alison, Austin, Frank (Carolyn), Jennifer (David), Michael, Nicole, Lauren, Anna Maria, Katy (Brandon), Christina (Sean), Karen and John. Great Grandfather of Vincent, Joseph,& Juliet. Dear brother, uncle & great uncle to many.Retired Cookie Distributor for Archway & Stella Doro. Ray was a varsity basketball player for DePaul Academy from 1945-1948, Member of the DePaul Alumni Assoc.,Elected to the '16' inch Softball Association Hall of Fame in 2010. Visitation Monday from 3:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels (FRIEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS) 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral services begin: Tuesday 9:00 A.M. at the funeral home and will proceed to Mary Seat of Wisdom Catholic Church, Park Ridge. Funeral Mass 10:00 A.M.. Interment with Military Honors St. Joseph Cemetery