In Celebration of

Joseph Raie

March 6, 1942 - March 28, 2017

In his 75th year, after a very long yet stoic battle, Joe passed away on March 28th, with his cherished family at his side.

He leaves behind his devoted and loving wife of 52 years, Rona Kalnitsky. Treasured father and father-in-law of Elie, Danny (Georgia Kollias) and Deena (Charlie Bensimon). Adoring grandfather to Joshua and Dylan. Also mourned by his family and extended family in Israel.

At home and abroad, Joe's giving nature touched the lives of so many who knew him. A friend to all, his exuberance and outgoing personality served him well during both his business career, and as a lifetime volunteer with the Cote-St-Luc sports community. The family would like to thank Drs. Mark Rabinovitch and David Eidelman for many years of devoted care.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 3rd 2017 at 11:00am, at the Mount Royal Funeral Complex, 1297 Chemin de la Foret, Outremont, QC H2V 2P9 (514)279-6540 www.mountroyalcem.com

Guestbook

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Lorne Blumer

Entered March 31, 2017 from Montreal

Dear Raie family

So sorry to hear about the passing of Joe, My sincere condolences go out to the entire family.
My thoughts are with all of you at this time.

Marc Bailey (Friend)

Entered March 31, 2017

Thanks Joe, for the more than 35 years of friendship and for the example you set by being there for anyone who needed you. Your off the wall sense of humour is something I will be able to remember forever. Who else could sing a duet of O Canada with a schnauzer? You enriched my life and the lives of many others. You have gone but that enrichment will continue.
And now, a bit of Johnny while I relive some good times.

Matthew Michelin (Friend)

Entered March 31, 2017 from Montreal

My deepest sympathies for your loss. Joe was a pillar of the community and a staple at the rink every Saturday. He was a great story teller who will be remembered fondly by anybody that has played hockey in CSL over the last twenty plus years. He will be missed.

michael bailey (friend)

Entered April 1, 2017

joe was one of the kindest & nicest human beings i've ever had the privilege to meet. he has always been & will continue to be an inspiration on how to live life.
his laugh still echoes in my head.
to the family, i hope the good memories help to ease your loss.

Maureen & Alvin Hankin (Friends)

Entered April 1, 2017 from Montreal

Please accept our deepest sympathy
Joe was the hardest worker for our community and contibuted many hours of help to any cause that required it
He was a great teammate for many years