Raymond J. Podobailo, age 57, suddenly of Mokena, most darling husband, life long partner and best friend for 37 years to Chirley, nee Kaminski; treasured father of Patricia (James MD) Frame and Christine; most cherished and adored papa of Matthew, Christie and Nicholas; devoted brother of Patricia (Robert) Jurek; uncle and like a second dad to Renee (Randy) Wheeler, Robert (Dawn) and Raymond (Charla) Jurek, also many more nieces and nephew; son of the late Chester and Josephine; fond brother-in-law of Stanley, Daniel (Michelle), Patrick (Marylou) Kaminski and Sylvia (Donald) Kaminskas. Ray was the kind of men who would give you the shirt of his back. He was always there to lend a helping hand if you needed. He truly will be dearly missed but always remember and loved by his family and friends. Funeral Wednesday 9 a.m. from Modell Funeral Home, 12641 W. 143rd St., Homer Glen, to St. Anthony Church, Frankfort. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. 26 year retired employee of City of Chicago Water Department. Visitation Tuesday 2 to 9 p.m. 708-301-3595
