Cosmas A. "Big Coz" Raimondi
August 5, 1947 ~ May 19, 2019
Cosmas A. “Big Coz” Raimondi, 71, of Greenwood, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Indiana University Health-Methodist Hospital. Born August 5, 1947 in Indianapolis, Coz was the son of the late Francis “Frank” L. Raimondi and Elsie M. (McKibben) Raimondi Jackson. On May 9,1970 he was united in marriage to Dianna K. (Arnold) Raimondi and she survives.
Coz proudly served his country in the United States Navy on the USS Caliente, a refueling ship stationed at Cameron Bay, Danang, Vietnam; he was honorably discharged in 1968. Coz continued to serve his country and community as a police officer for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department for 20 years; he retired in 1988. Following his retirement from IMPD, Coz and his wife, Dianna, owned and operated The Coin Index in Greenwood for over 22 years.
He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He served as past president of the Indiana Numismatic Association. Coz enjoyed playing football for the Indianapolis Police League and served as a coach for Edgewood Little League. He also enjoyed golfing, traveling, and spending time with his family.
Along with his parents, Coz is also preceded in death by his infant daughter, Katherine Anna Raimondi and two brothers, James F. Raimondi and Gerald Kidwell.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Dianna; three daughters, Doran Santacroce of Dublin, Ohio, Anna Marie (Kevin) Mundy of Terre Haute, and Lisa Anne (Walter “Chuck”) Brown of Indianapolis; special family members, Shannon Dugan of New Orleans, LA, Michelle (Andrew) Wenzel of Greenwood, and his cousin, Michael A. Raimondi of Indianapolis; seven grandchildren, Alyssa P., Calysta N. and Michael L. Santacroce, Adam J. and Wyatt G. Asbery, and Kayla N. and Benjamin G. Brown; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Coz Raimondi from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2019 in the Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East Street, Indianapolis. In honor of Coz’s service to his country and community, IMPD and the United States Navy will conduct a short service beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Recitation of the Rosary will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Morning prayers will begin at 10:15 a.m. on Friday, May 31, 2019 in the Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home followed by 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 520 Stevens Street, Indianapolis. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution to one of the following charities; Indianapolis Fraternal Order of Police #inVEST, Indianapolis Fraternal Order of Police IN-COPS, or Manna Mission, envelopes will be provided at the funeral home. Visit www.OrileyFuneralHome.com where you may express online condolences to the Raimondi family.
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My “other” brother. I’ll miss him tremendously. But, will always have good memories of our growing up together, living next door to each other, our adventures throughout our lives, the annual calls on each other’s birthday and the annual New Year call at midnight saying “We made it another year.” RIP with deepest love. Cousin Michael Raimondi
What a wonderful guy he was, full of fun, and is leaving behind a lovely wife, children, and loads of first cousins. Coz could always be depended on to be ready with a joke, or encouragement when things went wrong.
~ Requiem Æternam | Salutate ~ To my paesan… A high school and Sep ‘68 recruit classmate and pal since ‘61.
Thank you so much for this memorial photo of my father.
My heart breaks. Cos was truly one of a kind. A genuinely good man, loyal friend, thoughtful person. Godspeed my friend.
My sweet Cossy.. I’m heart broken.. you were by far my favorite cousin..Big Cos and Little Ruthie. We were quite the pair as children. Me barely coming to your elbow.. I loved you then and will till we meet again❤️ Ruthie McKibben Jones
I will remember Cos as probably one of the best friends anyone could ever hope to have in a life time. We loved him dearly. He, Dianna, Dorna, Lisa and Anna are a beautiful family and have been like family to us and they have treated us equally so. Particularly Shannon, (Melissa and my sister Cynthia Milto/Dugan). I will always remember his unyielding generosity, compassion, kindness, honesty, fierce devotion to family and faith, joyfulness, always resolute against injustice, altruisic and loyal to list only a few of his many qualities. All qualities of which his children possess. I truly believe the world will suffer his loss daily without him in it. I will forever miss our light and sometimes pensive conversations but will remember him always. All that I have left and that matters now is how I remember him. Much love to the family and my deepest condolences.
I apologize for the typo on the spelling of Dorna’s name.
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We knew each other since grade school. We shared some crazy times, laughing all the way. Will miss you dearly, but I am so glad you are at peace. I am grateful to know Diane she is a jewel. Keep them laughing till we meet again dear friend. Pauline Martinelli
My sincerest condolences for your loss. During such difficult times God is close to us as a source of comfort (Psalm 34:18). May you find strength and peace through prayer and his word the Bible.
Dianna. So sorry to hear this. You will be in my thoughts and prayers Patty Smith
Diane- So very sorry for your loss. You & Cos are always an inspiration for us. So grateful for his dedication at IMPD & his Navy/Vietnam Vet service. He was such a great guy & loving family man! Keeping you & your family in our prayers. Barb (CHS Brown Co gang!) & Jeff Smith
My dearest blue brother was a jewel in all aspects of living My deepest sympathies to Diane and girls and Adam along with rest of family and closets friends A huge missing is felt in world now but a long journey awaits him Blessings
I am so sorry for your loss of your precious loved one. I look forward to the time this promise of God’s will be fulfilled and we will no longer feel the sting of death. Revelation 21:4 says, “And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” May this provide comfort in the days to come.