Orazio M. (Ray) Celona

October 27, 1922 - September 12, 2024 (101 years old)

East Boston, Massachusetts

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Orazio M. (Ray) Celona

October 27, 1922 - September 12, 2024 (101 years old)

East Boston, Massachusetts

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Orazio M. Celona Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2024-09-16T20:00:00
End: 2024-09-17T00:00:00
Location: Magrath Funeral Home

We are sad to announce that on September 12, 2024, at the age of 101, Orazio M. Celona of East Boston, Massachusetts passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his wife Celia R. Celona (Sciacchitano); his parents, Rosaria Celona (Caruso) and Frank Celona; and his siblings, Frank and Celona Jr. (Rose).

He is survived by: his children, Stephen (Mary) of Amesbury, Michael (Nancy) and Carol of East Boston; his grandchildren, Michael Celona Jr. (Kimberly), Stacey (Thomas Strong), Tina (James DelRaso), Kristen Celona (Michael Cromidas), Celia and Sean; and his great grandchildren, Victor, Brayleigh, Aislynn Celona, Olivia, Madly and Gavin Strong. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

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September 14, 2024

Herb Spellman wrote a sympathy message

“Ray Celona, a great guy, we will miss him at our Retired Boston Police Officers Association meetings He always walked in and reached out to shake my hand, and he would say " Hi Herbie how are you." It was such a nice way to say hello from a brother police officer. Rest in Peace Ray Herb Spellman, Retired B.P.D.”

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Sep 16

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Magrath Funeral Home
336 Chelsea St, Boston, MA 02128

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Sep 17

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Sacred Heart Church
45 Brooks St, Boston, MA 02128

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Sep 17

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St. Michael Cemetery
500 Canterbury St, Boston, MA 02131

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