Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Stephen and Antonetta (Grieco) Celona.
He was a lifelong master carpenter who was a perfectionist in his trade.
Raymond was the outstanding father of Kristin Marie Coia and her husband Kenneth and Raymond L. Celona and his wife Karen. He was also the brother of Michael Celona and his wife Maureen of Bonita Springs, FL.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 11:00 AM in St. Anthony Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence. Mass may be viewed via livestream.
A private graveside burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ray's memory to Hope Hospice and Palliative Care, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI. 02904. A livestream of the Mass may be viewed at 11 AM and will end at 11:45 AM at www.saintanthonychurch.org.