William Philip Raab Obituary
William Philip Raab (Union, New Jersey) passed away on October 21, 2026. William, born on February 4, 1954, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of William Philip Raab or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
William will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew William will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. William’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was predeceased by: his mother Olga Raab; and his stepfather Walter Robert "Bob" Raab. He is survived by: his wife Lori Jane Raab; his children, Melanie Valentino (Salvatore) and Jesse Raab (Casey); his granddaughters, Vivianna, Victoria Valentino and Brielle Raab; his brother Brian Raab; and his stepmother Suzanne Raab.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 25th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A funeral Mass will be held on Monday, October 26th 2026 from 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Michaels Church (1212 Kelly St, Union, NJ 07083). An entombment will be held on Monday, October 26th 2026 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the Hollywood Memorial Park (1500 Stuyvesant Ave., Union, NJ 07083).
