Raymond E. Fish

Raymond Earl Fish, 81, of Machesney Park, passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2012 in his home. Born December 22, 1930 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin; son of Paul and Ellan (McGrath) Fish. He moved to Rockford in 1952 with his wife Evarista. They were married in Pine City, Minnesota on February 2, 1952. He worked for National Lock, WF and John Barnes and retired from Sunstrand after 25 years as a Test Man. Raymond was in the Army National Guard. Member of St. Bridget Catholic Church. Raymond enjoyed woodworking, traveling and spending time with his family.Survivors include his wife Evarista; children, David (Kimberly) Fish of Hebron, IL, Linda (Ron) Littlejohn of Roscoe, IL and Patricia Wright of Machesney Park, IL; 11 grandchildren; 14 greatgrandchildren; sister, Kathy (Wayne) Silkwood of Colorado. Predeceased by his son, Jeffrey Earl; grandson, Andrew Wright; his parents; brother, Allen; sisters, Marion and Marjorie.Cremation rites were accorded. The family was assisted by Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Rockford, IL 61108.