Ray Weiss, age 84, of St. Charles, formerly of Melrose Park. Beloved husand and best friend of Lucille, nee Ladewig; dear father of Shari (John) Casey, Dennis (Carmen Dilanjian), Joan (Ralph) Caruso, Jane (Anthony) Spair and John (Nancy); loving grandfather of Peter Sciortino, Pamela (Saverio) Gaudio, Tammy, Dave (Theresa), Debbie, Danny Sciortino, Brandon and Kristel (Ed Hobby) Weiss, Luana (Saki Valkimadis) Caruso, Raelyn (Scott) Joyner, Anthony and Jillian Spair, Brittany, Raymond “RJ”, Brad and Brett Weiss; great-grandfather of 10; fond brother of Anita Kuhlmann; dearest brother-in-law of William “Whitey” Smith. World War II veteran, Businessman in Melrose Park all his life, Past president of Melrose Park Kiwanis, Former Melrose Park Village Treasurer, Board of Directors of Westlake Community Hospital and Melrose Park National Bank. Founding sponsor of Melrose Park Little League. Visitation Thursday, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Ave., Melrose Park. Lying in state Friday from 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m., at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 10th Avenue and Lake Street, Melrose Park. Memorials to the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association would be appreciated. 708-344-0714 or bormannfuneralhome.com.
