Raymond Frederick Chase, Sr.
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Raymond Frederick Chase, Sr.

  • February 22, 1923 - January 21, 2012
  • North Haven, Connecticut
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“Greg, David, John & Ray: I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I only just heard, or I would have been there. I have such wonderful memories of...Read More » ”
1 of 10 | Posted by: Christy Vining Russell - CT

“Dave and all the Chase boys and your families, deepest sympathy for the loss of your Dad. ”
2 of 10 | Posted by: Carl Jordan - Hamden, CT

“My Dear Chase family - I am so very sorry for your loss. I remember Ray to be a funny guy always had a joke to share & how he loved those cigars! My...Read More » ”
3 of 10 | Posted by: patti mcquade - huntington beach, CA

“To all the Chase family: We share in your loss of a wonderful man. Ray's greatest legacy is to have created a family which continues to move his...Read More » ”
4 of 10 | Posted by: Patti and Gene LaPorta - Shelton, CT

“To The Chase Family: I will be unable to attend Ray's wake so I want to extend my condolences online. I know my late father was one of Ray's...Read More » ”
5 of 10 | Posted by: Jack O'Donnell - Hamden, CT

“It's been a while since I enjoyed chatting with "Mr. Chase" on his front porch on Pelham Avenue. He was a good friend to all the Nelsons...I'm sorry...Read More » ”
6 of 10 | Posted by: Jan Geoghegan - Tolland, CT

“My heartfelt condolences to the Chase family, and freinds of Ray. I am sure that the bond that exists within your family will comfort you during this...Read More » ”
7 of 10 | Posted by: Al Suplinskas - Wallingford, CT

“So sad to hear of the passing of Ray. We had so many good memories of times spent on Pelham Ave. IF they are all up in Heaven, Ray will be wearing...Read More » ”
8 of 10 | Posted by: Susan Howarth Huff - Hamden, CT

“just want to say very sorry for your loss burt and lynn carpentier richard carpentier and patti again very sorry about your loss we will keep your...Read More » ”
9 of 10 | Posted by: Lynn - Waterbury, CT

“I just wanted to send my love to the Chase Family, I have such great memories of Grampa and find peace in knowing that now he's reunited with Grandma...Read More » ”
10 of 10 | Posted by: Kelli Chase - Huntington Beach, CA


Raymond Frederick Chase, Sr. 88, husband of the late Josephine Macolino Chase, passed away Jan. 21, 2012 in Hospital of St. Raphael. Father of Raymond F. Jr. and his wife Angela Chase, of Cheshire, John M. Chase of West Burke, VT, David Chase of Hamptonville, NC, and Gregory and his wife Michele Chase of Glastonbury. Besides his children, he also leaves grandchildren, Raymond F. III and his wife Meghan Chase of Southington, Patrick and Christopher Chase of Cheshire, Brandon, & Mackenzie Chase of Glastonbury, Jessica Broadhurst and her husband, Brent, of Huntington Beach, CA, Kelli Chase of Huntington Beach, CA & Brooke Sprague of Troutdale, OR. He is also survived by his beloved longtime companion Audrey Giannattasio of North Haven. He was predeceased by his brothers Howard and Donald Chase. Mr. Chase was born in New Haven Feb. 22, 1923, a son of the late Charles and Mary DeSantes Chase and had resided in Hamden for many years before moving to North Haven in 2001. He attended Junior College of Commerce in New Haven and served in the US Navy Air Corps as a pilot during WW II and was employed as a territory manager for the Campbell Soup Co. for 38 years prior to his retirement in 1986. Raymond was active in Hamden town affairs and was a longtime Town Councilman in District # 1. He was a communicant and an usher at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, a member of the Hamden Elks B.P.O.E. # 2224, the American Legion Post # 88, and the Civitan Club. Funeral from BEECHER & BENNETT, 2300 WHITNEY AVE, HAMDEN Thursday morning, Jan. 26, at 9:30. Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 10 a.m. Friends may call Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. Interment with Naval Military Honors in Centerville Cemetery.