Raphael Stonich

Raphael “Ray” Stonich

Raphael “Ray” Stonich, 96, Palo Alto Calif. died Sunday January 26, 2020 in Palo Alto.  He was born in Chisholm to Stephen and Mary Stonich on July 17, 1923 and had made his home in Hibbing before moving to California.  He was a Navy veteran of World War II and had worked as an accountant for 40 years.

He is survived by his sons, Thomas Stonich, Side Lake, MN and Mark (Shirley) Stonich, Palo Alto, Calif. five grandchildren, Mathew, Tristan, Michael (Jane), Ryan, and Julianna Stonich.

He was preceded in death by his wife Rosemarie in 2018 and his sister Eileen Stock and his brother Stephen Stonich.

Graveside services will be held at 12 Noon, Saturday February 1, 2020 in the Maple Hill Cemetery.