Obituaries

MADISON - Patrick “Putzi” Raimondo, age 83, passed away peacefully at home with wife, Janice, and granddaughter, Niki, by his side. Pat was born to Antonio and Providenza (Manderino) Raimondo in 1932 at home in Madison in an area known as “The Bush.” He graduated from Central High School in 1950. Immediately after high school, Pat enlisted in the U.S. Army and fought in the Korean Conflict. Pat worked at Oscar Mayer and retired after 41 years. He was a member of the Italian Workmen’s Club, enjoyed biking, skiing, and camping with family; and loved The Packers. Pat’s enthusiasm will be greatly missed.

Pat is survived by his wife and partner of 24 years, Janice Farmer; sons, Bill, Paul (Kelly) and Peter (Gwyneth) and their mother, Sharon; two daughters, Rita Fleck and Nancie Fleck; two-step daughters, Apryl (Steve) Daniels and Tina Ramsey; seven grandchildren; six-step grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Vi (Vic) Martinelli and Teresa Brausen; sister-in-law, Pat Raimond. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Pat was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Sam (Betty) and John; brother-in-law, John Brausen and step-daughter, Tracy Davis.

The family extends a very grateful thank you to Visiting Angels of Madison and Home Health United Hospice.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 2418 North Sherman Ave, Madison with Rev. Thomas Moe officiating. Burial with military honors will be at Sunset Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until time of service on Thursday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wisconsin Parkinson Association, 2819 W. Highland Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI 53208 (http://www.wiparkinson.org). To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com