CANONICO, Raymond John

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ - Posted: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 >> Raymond John Canonico << >> Sept. 19, 1934 — Nov. 18, 2012 << Raymond John Canonico, age 78, passed away peacefully and with his family by his side Nov. 18 at The Polidori House. Ray was born in Alliance, Ohio. In 1958, he married his high school sweetheart, Linda Lou Shank and moved to Southern California to start their life together. He leaves behind Linda, his wife of 54 years; daughters, Michelle McCulloch (Fred) and Jennifer Todd (D.J.); sons, Raymond Patrick (Cindi) and Ernie; granddaughters, Linda Greene (Tyler), Allyson and Haylee; brother Henry (Kathy and family), sister Patricia Baier (Larry) and sister-in-law, Lora Shank (Bill). Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Beatrice; daughter, Lynn Anne; nephew, Gary Baier and brother-in-law, Gil Shank. Ray's priorities were always focused on his family and friends. He constantly was relied upon for his generous heart, very capable hands and tremendous problem-solving abilities. Working at North American Aviation, Ray secured the parts supporting Apollo 11, which landed the first humans on the Moon. In addition, at Metrovonics, he installed video surveillance systems in public/private-sector businesses. In 1980, Ray and his family moved to Lake Havasu. He bought a golf course lot and built a custom home for his family. After designing and building his own home, he began building homes for investors. Ray had a life-long passion for golf and more importantly, playing it with friends and family. He was a member of the London Bridge Men's Golf Club for 25 years and routinely shot in the 70s. Visitation at Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home, 21 Riviera Blvd., on Nov. 25 from 6-8 p.m. A funeral service on Nov. 26 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lake, 1975 Daytona Avenue. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to Ray's family at www.lietz-frazefuneral-home.com. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Ray's name to either the American Heart Association [http://honor.americanheart.org/goto/raycanonico] or Hospice of Havasu/Polidori House. Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory
Posted by mhenderson on November 23, 2012

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