Raymond V. Grimaldi, Jr.

February 27, 1962 - January 23, 2022

Raymond V. Grimaldi, Jr., 59, of Chittenango, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2022. Born in Syracuse, Raymond graduated from FM High School, and was a member of their gymnastics team; he also received his Associates degree from OCC. Raymond was the former chef at Grimaldi’s Restaurant, as well as other local restaurants, and was excellent in training many people over the years to become chefs. He enjoyed fishing, motocross racing, and was an avid Steelers fan. Raymond will be remembered as a kindhearted and beautiful man who will be greatly missed. He is survived by his parents, Susan (Everding) and Raymond Grimaldi; life partner, Linda Grimaldi; his daughter, Erika Grimaldi (Haythem Zahidi), his son, Anthony Lopes; his granddaughter, Laila Grimaldi; three siblings: Maria Grimaldi-Hayes (Blair), Paul Grimaldi (Teresa), and Christine Grimaldi-DeVito (Russell); several nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral service in celebration of Raymond Grimaldi’s life will be held at 12 pm (noon) on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at United Methodist Church of Fayetteville, 601 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville, NY. Family and friends may call from 4:00 – 7:00 pm on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at the THOMAS J. PIRRO JR. FUNERAL HOME, 3401 Vickery Rd. (corner of Buckley Rd.) North Syracuse, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.