David J. Raimondi Sr., 60, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at 6:48 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center E.R., Plymouth Campus.

Dave was born on May 25, 1955, in Blue Island, Ill., the son of Shirley H. (Harrison) and Frank M. Raimondi. He was a 1973 graduate of Argo Community High School in Summit, Ill.

On Oct. 10, 1976, he took his sweetheart Mary E. Miljkovic as his bride for the next 39 years. They were married in St. Blas’ Catholic Church in Argo, Ill. They began their family with the birth of son David J. Jr. followed by daughter Elizabeth H. and in 1992 they moved to Plymouth which quickly became home. Grandson Derek James Raimondi arrived and Dave was always delighted to spend time in his company. Dave remained a true family man with his parents also living in Plymouth.

Following their move to Plymouth, Dave established Raimondi and Associates as a self-employed manufacturer’s sales rep. Dave was the calm in a storm and dealt with those he represented and worked alongside with a sense of integrity, respect and appreciation.

Dave was raised in the Lutheran Faith but attended Mass with his family at St. Michael Catholic Church in Plymouth.

He enjoyed time outdoors and learned sport fishing and hunting from his father and passed that interest on to his children as well. They often traveled together as a family. When it came to golf, Dave had no bounds and recently returned from play at Bay Hill Golf Club where he saw Arnold Palmer again in person or so he said.

Surviving is his wife: Mary; son: David J. Raimondi Jr.; daughter: Elizabeth H. Raimondi; her son: Derek James; and parents: Frank and Shirley, all of Plymouth; his siblings include: Lynn (Dennis) Benkendorf, Va.; Donald Raimondi, Tenn.; Cynthia Farrell, Fla.; Charles (Sharon) Raimondi, Ill.; Lisa (Raymond) Joslyn, Colo.; Gina Greenwald, Ill.; and numerous nieces; nephews; and friends.

The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in the funeral home with Fr. Jeffery Largent, Pastor of St. Mary of the Lake, Culver, officiating. Burial will follow in the New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth.

A luncheon and celebration of Dave’s life will immediately follow burial at Christo’s Banquet Center, Plymouth.

Preferred are memorial contributions to Make-A-Wish Foundation, Indianapolis, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis.