Obituary of Raymond W. Klem

Raymond W. Klem — Irondequoit; Saturday, September 16th passed peacefully at home at age 91. Predeceased by his brothers Ted & Donald. Uncle Ray to Teddy Jr., Sandy, Michele, John, Rene, Maureen, Peter, Paul, Tony, 21 great nieces and nephews and 22 great-great nieces and nephews.

Ray was an Aquinas ‘49er, graduate of University of Rochester, veteran and retired at 54 from the Eastman Kodak Company after 34 years as a System Analyst, traveling to 27 countries. After retirement Ray continued with his unending work ethic of volunteering for St. Andrews Food Cupboard, Eucharist Ministry at Rochester General Hospital, and he devoted his free time to playing bridge, gardening and hosting family dinner and picnics.

His family will receive friends THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 4:00 - 7:00 pm at the funeral home (570 Kings Hwy. South). Mass FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 10:00 am at CHRIST THE KING, 445 Kings Hwy S., Irondequoit. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to School of The Holy Childhood, 100 Groton Parkway, Rochester, NY. https://support.holychildhood.org/give/86137/#!/donation/checkout

Special thanks to St. Ann’s Community, Rochester Regional Hospice, and Home Instead for the exceptional, compassionate care.