ANTHONY RAIA

December 23, 1922 - June 2, 2005

Anthony Raia 82 of Plainville formerly of New Britain passed away Thursday evening at New Britain General Hospital. He was born in New Britain son of the late Frank and Concettina ( Leodardi ) Raia. He was employed at North & Judd Mgf until his retirement. He was a World War II Army Veteran. Anthony was a member of St Ann's Church in New Britain. He leaves his beloved wife Marie ( Taricani) Raia of 63 years four sons and daughterinlaws Anthony and his wife Elizabeth Raia of Daytona Beach, Florida, Former State Representative Joseph and his wife Chris Raia of Niantic, Ct Richard and his wife Mirta of Pembrook Pines, Florida, Gary and his wife Paula Raia of Plainville, Ct. two brothers Jack Raia of Plainville, Ct and Raymond Raia of Rocky Hill, Ct five grandchildren, Lenny, Desiree, Karen, Holly and Vanessa Raia one great granddaughter Alexandra Raia and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers Lewis, Joseph and Samuel Raia. Funeral services will be held on Monday 9:00am from Venskunas Funeral Home 670 Stanley St New Britain, Ct for a 9:30am Mass of Christian Burial at St Anns Church New Britain. Entombment will follow with military honors in the Garden Mausoleum in St Marys Cemetery. The flag will be presented to his wife Marie. Calling hours at the Venskunas Funeral Home will be on Sunday from 5-7pm. Online condolences please visit at www.venskunasfuneralhome.com.