Late resident of Saugus, formerly of Chelsea, Raymond John Deleidi, entered into eternal rest Saturday morning, December 30, 2023, at his home.  He was 70 years of age.  Born and raised in Chelsea, he is the son of the late James A. and Alice F. (Neri) Deleidi.  Ray attended Chelsea public schools and graduated from Chelsea High School, Class of 1971.  He went on to receive his associate degree from The Vesper George School of Art in Boston in 1973.  Ray was a retired letter carrier at the United States Postal Service.  He donated many years of his life coaching Chelsea Youth Baseball and Pop Warner.  He will be forever cherished by all of his family and friends who loved him.

Raymond is the beloved husband of Phyllis (Murphy) Deleidi of Saugus, with whom he shared 48 years of marriage.  Devoted father of Adam Deleidi and his wife Mercy of Wakefield, James A. Deleidi and his wife Erin of Saugus.  Dear brother of Arthur A. Deleidi and his wife Midlred of Chelsea and the late Deanna Deleidi and Richard J. Deleidi.  Loving grandfather of Dina Deleidi and Lukas Deleidi of Wakefield, Taylor Deleidi and Sydney Deleidi of Saugus.  Also survived by many loving cousins.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours in the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., CHELSEA on Thursday, January 4, 2024, from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. Funeral services will be conducted in the Funeral Home on Friday, January 5 at 11:00 A.M.  Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.

DONATIONS:  For those who wish, donations may be made to The Beth Israel Transplant Center Lowry Building, 7th Floor, 110 Francis St., Boston, MA 02215.

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