Thomas M. Raia Obituary – Cleveland, OH (1933-2026)

Thomas M. Raia

OBITUARY

age 92, beloved husband for 36 years of the late Cecilia (nee Shea); loving father of Thomas M. Jr., (wife Susan), Michele Raia (husband Michael Rigol) and Mark (wife Sheila); devoted grandfather of Natalie Raia, Elliott (wife Courtney), Cecilia Hoffart, Matthew Hoffart and Timothy Raia; step-grandfather of Michael W. Rigol, Jr. and Gabrielle Rigol; cherished son of the late Anthony and Pauline (nee Puleo); dearest brother of Anthony (wife Alice deceased), Rosetta Spagnolo (husband John deceased) and the late Mary Moon (husband Joseph deceased), Vincent (wife Julia deceased), Paul (wife Patricia deceased), Emmanuel (wife Julia deceased) and Josephine Buynocki (husband John deceased); dear uncle, great-uncle and cousin of many. U.S. Army Korean Conflict Veteran.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Tom to St. Gabriel Church, Concord, OH or Reserve Care (formerly Hospice of the Western Reserve) HERE or by mail to PO Box 72700, Cleveland, 44192. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, February 17, 2026, St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 9925 Johnnycake Ridge, Concord, OH at 10AM. Private burial at All Souls Cemetery. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Tom at THE CHURCH, TUESDAY MORNING, 9-10AM. Online obituary and guestbook at www.DeJohnCares.com