Raphael "Ray" French

Raphael Joseph "Ray" French, age 60, of Parkville, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Born in Baltimore, a beloved son of the late Thomas J. French, Sr. and Angelina (Giorgilli) French; loving brother of Joseph French, Regina Grams and husband John, Thomas French, Jr., Theresa French and Angelina Jones and husband James. Also survived my many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other family members and friends. Ray was a talented musician and had been a Computer Programmer for the State of Maryland. He will be lovingly missed.

Family will receive friends on Sunday, March 1, 2026 from 2:00-4:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM, in the family owned Parkview Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 7527 Harford Rd, Parkville/Northeast Baltimore. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM in St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church, 9215 Old Harford Rd, Parkville, MD. Interment will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery, 7225 Eastern Ave, Baltimore. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ray's memory may be directed to Patterson Park Academy of Music at: https://www.paypal.biz/ppam123

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