Ray Palma, age 78 of Antioch passed away October 16, 2021 at his home.  He was born May 1, 1943 in Chicago, the son of Rinaldo and Mary (Stiso) Palma, they precede him in death.

       Ray is survived by his wife Aida Louisa (Hernandez) Palma, his daughter Renee Lynn (Thomas John “TJ”) Lomas II, his son Anthony William (Wendy Adele) Palma, his granddaughters:  Cira Marie Palma, Emily Marie Lomas, a grandson Owen William Lomas as well as his brother Paul (the late Donna) Palma.

       Ray served his country during the Viet Nam War, He was an engineer for many years in the metal springs industry, He was an outdoorsman who loved camping and was an avid fisherman.

       There will be a visitation for Ray on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at the Kahle-Moore Funeral Home beginning at 10:00 AM and concluding with a Funeral Service at 12:00 PM, this will be followed by burial at Windridge Memorial Park where military honors will be accorded.  In lieu of flowers memorials would be appreciated to:  Suncrest Hospice, 5 Revere Dr., Suite 130, Northbrook, IL  60062.   https://suncrestcare.com