Raymond J. "Ray" Darin

Age 93, a lifelong resident of Lockport passed away peacefully on Friday, April 21, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.  He proudly owned and operated Darin Heating and Cooling for 21 dedicated years, retiring in 1984. In 1988 was a partner with SIBAKIS Corp. which developed Regency Point in Lockport. Longtime member of the Rotary Club of Lockport and was honored to be named a Paul Harris Fellow in recognition of his significant contributions to the Rotary Foundation. Past President of the Lockport Fire Protection District Foundation, and St. Dennis School Board and Parish Council. A faithful Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Perez Council 1176. Ray lived his life loyal to God, his country, and his family. He will be tremendously missed by all who knew and loved him.

Preceded in death by two beloved sons, Gary Darin (2019), and Brian Darin in infancy; his parents, John M. and Louise (Nee Pagnetto) Darin; two brothers, Joseph and Alfred Darin; two sisters, Anna Darin, and Lena (Al) Winkel; his in-laws, William and Emma (Nee Murphy) Miller; and brothers in law, James Miller, Robert "Whitey" Miller, and William Miller; sisters in law, Mary (Joseph) Darin, and Patricia (Alfred) Darin.

Survived by his devoted wife of 70 years, Jean (Nee Miller) Darin; his two loving sons, William (Robin) Darin of East Peoria, and Ronald (Kim) Darin of Wheaton; his cherished grandchildren, Amy (Rory) King, Ashley (Patrick) Messmer, Michael (Erika) Darin, Emily (James) Miller, Stephanie (Kimberly) Cohen Darin , Jonathan (Courtney) Darin, and Ryan Darin; adored great grandchildren, Haley, Grace, Jackson, McKenna, Aislyn, Olivia, Ava, Jack, Will, Duke, Piper and Violet; sisters in law, Jyme Miller of Florida, Vera Miller of Joliet, and Carole Miller of Shorewood; and numerous nephews, nieces, other cherished family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Dennis Church, Lockport or Lightways Hospice, Joliet in Ray's name would be greatly appreciated.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in the O'Neil Funeral Home Chapel 1105 E. 9th St. Lockport, IL 60441 from 9:00am until time of prayers at 10:45am. Following prayers Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Dennis Church, Lockport at 11:30am. Interment will take place at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Romeoville.