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Raymond J. Kaminski, Jr., "Ray"

Passed away on January 3, 2025

Raymond J. Kaminski, Jr., age 76, of Merrillville, Indiana, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025.  He is survived by his brother, David (Roxanne) Kaminski; his sister, Cathy (Mark) Vesolowski; his sister-in-law, Jayne Kaminski; Niece and Godchild Kimberly (Matt) Fink; Nephew Jeffrey (Erin) Kaminski; Niece Katie (Todd) Helgesen; and Nephew and Godchild Bobby (Monica) Kaminski; and 13 great nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Lorraine Kaminski; and his brother, Robert “Bob” Kaminski.  Ray worked at American Can/Sherwin Williams as a Controller/Accountant for his entire career and also served in the United States Marines. Ray loved his family and all Chicago sports, especially the White Sox and the Bears. He will be deeply missed.

Visitation Wednesday, January 8, 2025 from 3:00 pm until time of Military Honors and Funeral Service at 5:30 pm at the Elmwood Funeral Chapel 11300 W. 97th LN. (1/2 block west of US 41/Wicker Ave. at 97th  Ln.) St. John.  A private entombment will be held for the family at Holy Cross Mausoleum.  For more information 219-365-3474 or www.elmwoodchapel.com