Alfonso B Raimo Obituary (1935 - 2016)

Alfonso B. Raimo passed away peacefully with family by his side on Monday, October 25, 2016 at Oro Valley Hospital in Tucson, Arizona. His million dollar smile and larger than life personality will be missed by his family and those who knew him. Al was born at Bellevue Hospital in New York City to Salvatore and Lucia Raimo on October 20, 1935. Before moving to Tucson in 2005, he was a longtime resident of Suffolk County, Long Island, NY. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Lynn Hessel, his brother Ralph Raimo, his four children Robert (Patricia) Raimo of Media, PA, Joyce (Edward) Petkus of Middle Grove, NY, Jeanne (Michael) Naclerio of Levittown, NY and Toni (Edward) Wormold of Flanders, NY; and his five grandchildren, Kyle, Matthew, Kirstie, Eric and Lorenzo. He is predeceased in death by his parents, Salvatore Raimo and Lucia Lauretta Raimo. Al was involved in the military for 30+ years, including the United States Naval Reserve (1953-1955), PFC United States Army (1955-1957), Staff Sergeant New York National Guard (1979-1994) and Captain New York State Guard (1995 - 2004), and received numerous commendations and citations for his service to the armed forces. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman, was active in his local church and President of the Men's Club, was a volunteer for the Special Olympics, and loved his horses.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Alfonso B. Raimo to Labs for Liberty, P.O. Box 633, Morgan, UT 84050 or via online to http://labsforliberty.org/ARAIMO/ in honor of his love for the military and his beloved yellow Labrador, Sedona.