Ray G. BOURDO

Ray G. Bourdo, 89, of Phoenix, AZ passed away May 10, 2005. He was born on October 24, 1915 in Bono, OH. Ray was owner operator of Accel Plastics of Phoenix for 32 years. He was drafted out of high school to play professional baseball with the Toledo Mud Hens and he was an avid golfer with thirteen holes in one. He is survived by his wife; Eleanor of Phoenix, daughters; Mary (Dr. John, Sr.) Pazell and Brenda (Mike) Franko all of Scottsdale, sister; Margaret Rorick of Peoria, brothers; Richard Bourdo of Phoenix, Donald and Stanley Bourdo both of Toledo, OH, grandchildren; John Pazell, Jr., George Pazell, Robert Pazell, Joey Borane, Michael Borane, Michael Franko, and Paul Franko, and great grandchild; Madelynn Brito. He was a man with great achievement and maximum humility. He is gone but never forgotten. A private family service will be held. Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Maximilian Kolbe School, 4141 East Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018. Arrangements entrusted to A. L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel. Published in The Arizona Republic on 5/13/2005.