Raymond B. Gudowicz

Mass of Christian Burial for Raymond B. Gudowicz, age 65, of Mentor, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 25, 2021 at St. Mary of the Assumption Church 8560 Mentor Ave., Mentor (Please Meet at Church). Raymond passed away after a sudden illness on September 11, 2021. He was born August 11, 1956 to his late parents Albert and Catherine (nee Elshaw) in Cleveland, OH.

Raymond retired from the Lincoln Electric Co. after working there for over 30 years. He was a sports car enthusiast, loved spending winters in Hilton Head, SC, thoroughly enjoyed working out and staying fit by also hiking and walking.

Raymond was the beloved husband of Catherine (nee Cech); dearest father of Jeffrey (Sarah Ferrell); dear brother of Donna (Jeff) Foraker; dear uncle to many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at The Orlando-Donsante-Previte Funeral Home 29550 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe on Friday, September 24th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. (At the request of the family, Masks Required). Private Inurnment will be in All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Twp.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Raymond’s memory to the American Heart Association 1375 East 9th St. Suite 600, Cleveland, OH 44114 or Lake Humane Society 7564 Tyler Blvd. Building E, Mentor, OH 44060.

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