Rainier L. "Ray" Pilati

December 6, 1929 - February 17, 2017

Rainier L. "Ray" Pilati, 87, of Crystal Lake passed away Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 in his home. He was born Dec. 6, 1929 in Chicago the son of Itilo and Edith (Nonis) Pilati. Ray was a proud U.S. Army Veteran serving as a cook. He was married for 50 years to Iona Patek. Ray was an avid Chicago Blackhawks fan and an avid outdoorsman, especially when he lived in Wisconsin. He will be deeply missed. Surviving are many nieces and nephews; and countless friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Iona who passed away in Nov. of 2000.; and brother Irv. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Sat. Feb. 25, 2017 at 2:00 pm at St. Thomas the Apostle, 451 Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake, Il 60014. Entombment will be at 11am on Monday at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside. Visitation will be prior to services at the church from 1-2pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be directed to the church.