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Raymond Dellacroce Obituary

Raymond Fredric was born in Colorado Springs on January 6, 1947 to Christine Jane and Raymond Robert Dellacroce. He passed away January 11, 2006 at his home in Colorado Springs. Raymond was a lifelong resident of Colorado Springs attending school in Districts 38 and 11. He also took classes at Pikes Peak Community College, earned his real estate license at Jones Real Estate College and attended various Professional and Trade Seminars. Raymond was a professional Real Estate Developer and spent most of his life managing the family business. He took pride in the fact that the office was run out of the very house he was born in. Raymond was considered a humanitarian by many of his friends. He had friends from many walks of life and valued those friendships immensely. He was a compassionate man who participated in many organizations, activities and projects to benefit the homeless and underprivileged community. While he offered a hand up, he never offered a hand out. Raymond also volunteered time counseling inmates at the Colorado Territorial prison. Raymond was president and Chairman of the Board of Directors of South Park City Historic Foundation and South Park City Museum for 15 years prior to his death. He was a member of the World Championship Pack Burro race organizing committee for many years and chairman for three years. Raymond's ancestor's came to El Paso County in the 1870's. A beautiful bench can be seen in the Pioneers Square at the Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum, outlining the history of his family. Raymond is survived by his brother, Robert Wayne Dellacroce and his wife, Donna of Colorado Springs; nephews, Raymond Robert Dellacroce II of Colorado Springs; Jasson Daniel Dellacroce and his wife, Lee Ann of Scottsdale, AZ; niece, Arianna Marie Dellacroce of Grand Junction, CO. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Richard James Dellacroce. Raymond always tried to live life to the fullest, explaining, "God never promised us tomorrow." Raymond will live in our hearts forever. Visitation will be Monday, January 16, 2006 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at Swan Law Funeral Home, 501 N. Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at 2:00 p.m.. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 S. Hancock Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO.

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Published by The Gazette on Jan. 14, 2006.

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Tina Hardman Yahne

February 7, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the Dellacroce Family. I knew Raymond from his brief time spent in Klamath Falls OR. He left many good memories for myself, my brother and my sister. We were all very young at that time however, he was truly loved and will be missed. My only wish is that we had been able to spend more time as he treated us as his own and for that I will be forever greatful. To the family I wanted to Thank you for placing Raymond's obituary in our local paper. God bless you and know that he (Raymond) left one little girl forever loving him. Tina

gregory chernushin

January 18, 2006

sorry for the loss of such a good person

Becky Stewart

January 17, 2006

Bobby & Family,



I am sorry for your loss. Although our generation of the Dellacroce family has grown apart we will always have the memories of our cousins, family gatherings and sitting in Grandma Dellacroces kitchen. your cousin, Anne's daughter

Jack McGrath, J.D. McGrath Construction Co

January 17, 2006

To: Bob, the Dellacroce family and friends



I always enjoyed and will miss Ray's accountings of the earlier days of Colorado Springs. Ray always had time for a story and some computer advice.



Thank you, Ray, you will be missed.

Elisa Dellacroce

January 16, 2006

Bobbie, Sorry to hear about Raymond, this is Aunt Elisa Dellacroce. Thinking of you and your family in this time of sorrow. My prayers are with you.

Aunt Elisa

Brian Vander Veen

January 16, 2006

My deepest sympathy to The Dellacroce family and to all who were fortunate enough to know Raymond.

Words cannot express the sadness I feel in the passing of my true friend Ray. He was a stand in Father, counselor, consultant and genuine freind. Ray stood by me at my lowest times in life and shared my joy when I moved in a positive direction,never hesitant to dispense a kick in the rear when needed.

I am truly a better person by knowing Ray and his spirit will always be with me.

Thank you Ray!

Until we meet again.

Beth Swanson

January 16, 2006

It's hard to believe that thirty years have passed since Ray was the best man at our wedding in Alma. We have lost touch over time, but he will remain in our hearts forever. Erik plans to attend the memorial and will personally give our condolences to all of you.

Don and Jeannie Cannella

January 16, 2006

My sympathy to the family. May he rest in peace. Raymond was my first cousin. His father (Ray) was my Dad's (Carmen) older brother.

David Dellacroce

January 15, 2006

My sympathy to Bob and Donna as well as the nieces and nephews on Ray's passing at such a young age. I saw him last in Newark, New Jersey at the airport when he was on his way to Italy. We spent a very nice couple of hours together talking about his business and his trips to Italy he seemed to enjoy very much. Hope to see Bob and Donna next time I'm in Colorado.

Jo Dellacroce, Sikole

January 15, 2006

Was so sorry to hear about Raymond,are prayers and thought are with the family at this time.Raymond was my cousin. His dad uncle Ray sold us our first house in 1956.Think of all the good times you had with him and time will heal.

Marvin Koscove

January 14, 2006

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Dellacroce family. I have many great memories of Raymond,his brother and father. He was a truely super human being. We will all miss him.

Merv Casey

January 14, 2006

My depest sympothy When I worked for the County Engineers office I had many dealings with Ray and always found him to be a man of honor and his word.

Bob Cranford

January 14, 2006

Won't ever forget how Ray and I first met. He was working at the gas station across the street for the Colorado State Patrol office and had just hosed down the concrete area around the pumps and office area. It was shadey in front of the office and a thin film of ice formed on the concrete. I had just gone on duty, was a smoker at the time, and was pulling into the station to purchase a pack of cigarettes. When I went to stop the patrol car it slid on the ice and partially through the plate glass front window. Ray was sitting at the desk and an expression of both surprise and fear showed on his face. He managed to get out of the way as the corner of the patrol car struck the desk. No one was injured and later on, as through the years, we had a good laugh over the incident. Rest in peace my friend.

Joanie Silvey

January 14, 2006

Ray Was like a brother to me. I am going to miss you my friend. thanks for all our long talks we shared. I hope you have the perfect Christmas Tree up in Heaven. until we meet again.

Susan Dodge

January 14, 2006

He was a wonderful person, and I'm sure that you and your family will be comforted in the days ahead by many happy memories. Sincerely, Sue Dodge

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