Raymond F. Ward, of Bay Shore, died May 27, 2000. Mr. Ward is survived by his wife, Patricia and his children, Raymond M. Ward, Eleanor DiOrio, Patricia Ward and Patrick Ward; his grandchildren, Nicholas and Bobbi Lynn Ward and Thomas and John DiOrio. He is also survived by his sister, Maureen Micek and brothers, John Ward, Joseph Ward and Patrick Ward.

A Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial was said at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church, Bay Shore, Wednesday, May 31, 11 a.m. Interment was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Babylon. Arrangements were under the direction of the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Funeral Home of West Islip.