Raymond Jovanovich

RAYMOND R. JOVANOVICH 76 of Chesterfield, formerly of Richmond died Tuesday, February 10, 2009 in his home after an extended illness. Mr. Jovanovich was born April 28, 1932 in Warren, Michigan to the late Michael and Anna (Drazich) Jovanovich. He married Jennie Klein in New Baltimore on August 17, 1996. Ray retired in 1993 as a police officer from the Armada Police Department. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 187. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, shooting pool and was always up for a party. He is survived by his wife, Jennie, children, R. Dan (Angela) of China Twp., Richard (Kathy) of Fostoria, Cynthia Jay of Columbiaville, Renee (James) Little of Melbourne, FL. and Diane (Patrick) Jovanovich-Fryer of East China, step-children, Sherry (Terrance) Desmarais-Byer of New Baltimore, Kasandra (Shawn) Boyd of Goodells and Ronald (Laura) Givens of Lenox, brother, Richard (Marilyn) Jay of Naples, FL., brother-in-law, George Vlaich of MN., twenty-one grandchildren and one great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael on October 27, 1998, his granddaughter, Kristle Jovanovich on May 22, 1985, his first wife, Suzanne on April 28, 2001, sister Mildred Vlaich and step-daughter Lisa Marie Givens. A funeral Mass will be on Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 11:00am at Holy Cross Church in Marine City. Reverend Matthew Ellis will officiate. Burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery in Richmond. Visiting will be Friday from 3 to 8pm in Rewalt Funeral Home, Richmond. A rosary will be recited at 6:30pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to American Cancer Foundation or the Children's Leukemia Foundation. For condolences and messages of sympathy visit: RewaltFuneralHome.com.

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Visitation

FEB 13. 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EST)

Rewalt Funeral Home
68655 Stoecker Lane
Richmond, MI

Service

FEB 14. 11:00 AM (EST)

Holy Cross Catholic Church
610 S. Water
Marine City, MI