Age 97, of Etna, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021. He was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Rykaczewski; beloved uncle of Robert (Lois) Rykaczewski and Russell (Marlene) Rykaczewski. Raymond was a World War II Veteran stationed in the Pacific Theater. He retired from the Post Gazette as a printer. Raymond was a long standing member of Pittsburgh Typographical Union 7. He was also a proud member of the Jockey Club and the DOH in Etna. Family and friends are welcomed at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Thursday, September 9, 2021 from 2-7 p.m. Funeral Mass at Christ the King Parish, Madonna of Jerusalem Church on Friday, September 10, 2021 at 11:30 a.m.