Raymond A. Para

Raymond A. Para , age 65. Born and raised in Hammond, IN; served in the United States Army; relocated to Berea, OH in 1997. He entered into eternal rest after a brave and well fought battle with cancer on August 14, 2016. Loving son of the late Aloize and Martha Para; beloved husband of Lynn Para (nee Volk); cherished stepfather of Stephanie Zimmerman and Brandon (Shannon) Stroup; caring grandfather of Tia, Kyra, Ezekiel, Mason, Jared, Avianna, and baby-to-be. Family will receive friends for visitation at 9am on Saturday, August, 20th, at ROYAL REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH, NORTH ROYALTON. A celebration of Ray’s life will follow at 10am in the sanctuary. Family and friends can gather for fellowship and food at Ray & Lynn’s home, 87 EMERSON DR, BEREA, during an open house from 12pm-3pm. Private interment at Rittman National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations be made in Ray’s name to UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SEIDMAN CANCER CENTER. http://www.uhhospitals.org/seidman/about/give-to-uh-seidman