Raymond Maria Obituary
The memory of Raymond Maria of Fairfax, Virginia, born in Cleveland, Ohio, who passed away on June 8, 2024 at the age of 85, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid Raymond farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Raymond is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Toney Maria and Estelle Maria; and his sister Donna Maria Morrissey. He is survived by: his children, Leslie Ann Maria (Michael Nelson) of Arlington, VA and David Maria (Sarah Northway Maria) of Arlington, VA; and his grandchildren, Grace Elizabeth, Andrew Edward, Carolyn Jann and Michael Robert.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Ray's alma mater, John Carroll University: https://www.jcu.edu.
