Ray Vanaria, former husband of Michela; loving father of Antonio (Margia) Vanaria and Joni (Daniela) Vanaria; cherished grandfather of Victoria; dearest brother of Joe (the late Janet) Vanaria, Maria (Antonio) Lapozata, the late Louise Vanaria, the late Frank Vanaria, and the late Salvatore (Nancy) Vanaria; also many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday 9:30 a.m. from Richard Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 5725 S. Pulaski Rd. to St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. (773) 767-4730 or www.richardmodellchicago.com