Raymond E. Fish

Raymond Earl Fish, 81, of Machesney Park, passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2012 in his home.nbsp; Born December 22, 1930 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin; son of Paul and Ellan (McGrath) Fish.nbsp; He moved to Rockford in 1952 with his wife Evarista.nbsp; They were married in Pine City, Minnesota on February 2, 1952.nbsp; He worked for National Lock, WF and John Barnes and retired from Sunstrand after 25 years as a Test Man.nbsp; Raymond was in the Army National Guard.nbsp; Member of St. Bridget Catholic Church. Raymond enjoyed woodworking, traveling and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife Evarista; children, David (Kimberly) Fish of Hebron, IL, Linda (Ron) Littlejohn of Roscoe, IL and Patricia Wright of Machesney Park, IL; 11 grandchildren; 14 greatgrandchildren; sister, Kathy (Wayne) Silkwood of Colorado. Predeceased by his son, Jeffrey Earl; grandson, Andrew Wright; his parents; brother, Allen; sisters, Marion and Marjorie.

Cremation rites were accorded. The family was assisted by Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Rockford, IL 61108.