Raymond John Kocon Obituary
We bid farewell to Raymond John Kocon (Minneapolis, Minnesota), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 6, 2025 at the age of 91. Raymond touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Raymond John Kocon to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his wife MaryAnn; his daughter Michele [Reynolds]; his parents, Micheal [Czupta] and Julia [Czupta]; and his siblings, Wally, Victor, Joe, Frank, Stan, Ted "Butch" and Veronica "Coke" Fitzgerald.
He is survived by: his close friend Mary Ann Weiner; his brother Ed "Eddy"; his children, Steven (Terri), Robert (Julie), Daniel, Karen Pinske (Michael) and Amy Kulbeik (Scott); his grandchildren, Jacob (Fiancé' Megan), Zachary (Natasha), Nicole, Elizabeth (Alisha), Jessica (Brandon), Andrew, Taylor (Fiancé' Leah), Sarah (Fiancé' Ivan), Alex, Madison and Austin; and his great grandchildren, Bryant, Brandon, Jaelynn, Paetynn, Lucas, Jaxson, Mikinzy, Lukas, Savanna, Maycee, Henry and Riley.
Visitation was held on Friday, November 14th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (4030 Jackson St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55421). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Friday, November 14th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Church of the Immaculate Conception (4030 Jackson St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55421). A graveside service was held on Monday, November 17th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the Hillside Cemetery (2600 19th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418).
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Disabled American Veterans or your local food shelf.