Mary Frances Raimo, 81, of Kansas City, MO passed into eternal life on Saturday, March 27, 2021.
Mary was a lifelong resident of Kansas City, MO. She was a daughter to Luke and Frances O’Brien, youngest of ten children. She married Thomas Raimo on February 20, 1960, together they raised six children. Family was everything to Mary; she devoted her entire life around them. She brought that same dedication to her time as a caretaker. She touched each soul she cared for with her loving and giving spirit. In Mary’s leisure time, she enjoyed playing bridge, golfing, and gathering with friends.
She was always the life of the party and always knew how to have a great time. She will be remembered for her vibrant, feisty, one-of-a-kind personality.
Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband Thomas, her parents, her four brothers, Eugene, Frank, Larry, Tom and three sisters, Eileen Donovan, Patricia Walsh and Kathleen Havey.
Mary is survived by her six children, Mike (Susan) Raimo, Lisa (David) Edelman, Chris Raimo, Kathleen (Arville) Crawford, Mark Raimo, Matt (Bethany) Raimo, her seventeen grandchildren, one great grandchild, and her two sisters, Betty Markey and Anne Mulcahey.
Funeral services will be held April 7, 2021 at Christ the King Catholic Church, 8510 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64114. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 9:30am with mass to immediately follow. All are welcome to attend in person. The service will also be livestreamed can be viewed at: facebook.com/ctkkcmo/. Private burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Christ the King Catholic Church (http://www.ctkkcmo.org/).
Aunt Mary, when you see mom and dad, and Uncle Tom, just remember that when I come to leave my seat open for our weekly card game and that you save my same seat. I’m awaiting for that day to come again. Your loving nephew. Tony
To the Raimo Family i am sorry for your loss. She was close personal friends with my parents and I grew up with Mark and Matt. I have alot of memories and laughts to always remember her. she will be missed by all
What a great vibrant and loving lady. Fond memories always.
I never met Mary. We know she was a wonderful Mom. Chris has been such a good friend to my husband Bob, and me. Chris calls to ‘check’ on us regularly. He has helped us many times do things we cannot do ourselves. God Bless You Mary. And ‘thank you’.
To Mary’s family, I am very sorry for your loss. Mary and Tom lived next door to me on Indiana when Mike, Chris and Lisa were just toddlers. I used to baby sit them. I always had a good time with Mary. She was alway up to something. One Holloween she and I went trick or treating as adults and got away with it! It was her idea. They were good neighbors and were missed when they moved away. I know her sister, Betty very well. Mary, you are now back with Tom. Rest in peace.
With deepest sympathy, Mary Roach
What fun it was to wish each other happy birthday on our common birth date. We will all miss you Mary. You will be remembered by your legions of friends and family. Remember us in your prayers. As we will remember you in ours.
Mary will be missed by so many. We were classmates at St Teresa’s Academy and luckily stayed in touch all these years. Mary had high energy and tremendous compassion…. she could and would do anything for anyone. Prayers and love for her family?
So Sorry for the loss of Mary. She truly was a dear friend. Dinner Club member for over 55 years. She was like a sister to the Dinner Club members. Mary had Christmas Brunches for years and she was the feisty one of the group. Love to all. We will truly miss her.
Raimo’s living across from the Neenan’s on 58th Street, what a hoot. My Dad and Mary always competited to be the funniest. We have lost one of the great ones.
Mike Neenan
To the Raimo kids…so sorry for your loss, mine too. Aunt Mary was the best…a real hoot. Always uplifting and a smile on her face. She will be missed. You are all in my heart and prayers at this time. So sad?. She’s in a better place now…. with Uncle Tom, Grandma O’Brien, my mom and dad, brothers and sisters…she’s happy. Love, Jan (Havey) and Joel Hadfield
So sorry to hear about your mother Mary. She will be missed by all. Thinking about the Raimo family during this sad time.
Christi Pitts/Tom Kennard
My condolences and prayers go out to the family. She was truly one of a kind and will be missed by all.
To Mary’s family,
I am so sorry for your huge loss. I knew Mary when you all were in SFX parish, and I remember her fondly as such a happy, fun woman. My family and I will be praying for all of you that God gives you peace and comfort at this sad time.
Liz Donnelly & the Dukes.
Mike, Lisa, Chris: My condolences on the passing of your sweet mother. She, along with your extended family are in our prayers. God Bless! – the Harts.
Chris, Mike, Lisa, Kathleen and Aunt Betty, I’ve already said my goodbyes to Aunt Kathleen and Uncles Bill H, Tom and my dear friend Bill M…. what a great crowd Mary was was surrounded by. God Blessed Her.
This was one the most wonderful loving person i have ever met. She was my Bingo partner. Ever Tuesday and Thursday night and some Fridays. i loved this lady as one of my very best special friends. I lost my mother 3 years ago and Mary just was there for me whenever needed for anything. I cherish the time i had with her and will miss her so much. This is kind of late but have been trying to reach her and only found this today Thank you Mary for being my friend. I love you
I have been trying to get ahold of Mary and just found this today. She was such a very special person and my loved Bingo partner. I lost my mother 3 years ago and Mary has been there for me whenever i needed her . i will miss her so very much. She was the most loving and caring person I knew, Her family and friends were everything to her and I am sorry for the lost to all, I love you Mary.