Raymond L. Buczynski, age 82, of Venice, FL, formerly of Chicago, IL, died Jan. 19, 2003. He was born in Chicago, July 14, 1920. Survived by his wife of 11 years, Marlynn, nee Bassett; sister Evelyn Zawieja of Missouri; several nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces; and brother-in-law Leo Bassett of Illinois. Retired in 1980 after 381/2 years as an Engineer with Illinois Tool Works in Chicago. Member of the Clarence P. Schwarz Masonic Lodge in Chicago for 42 years. 1941 Graduate of Lane Technical High School in Chicago. Member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Venice. Memorial Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003 at 11 a.m. Inurnment at a later date at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Burial Garden. Memorial Donations to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 1301 Center Rd., Venice, FL 34293; Children’s Memorial Hospital Foundation, 2300 Children’s Plaza, Box 4, Chicago, IL 60614-3394. National Cremation Society Venice Chapter in charge of cremation arrangements.
