Raymond L. Musante, age 68, of Shelton, beloved husband of Elaine Bourdeau Musante, died on Sunday, December 27, 2009 in Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Bridgeport on May 29, 1941, he was a son of the late Louis and Christina Karlock Musante. He was employed as a senior analyst at RBC Bearings, Oxford and was previously worked at Perkin Elmer and Casselli Real Estate. Mr. Musante was an avid skier and a fan of the UCONN Huskies. He was pre-deceased by his sister, Joan Embley. In addition to his wife of 46 years, Elaine, survivors include three sons, Thomas Musante and his wife Dina of Naugatuck, Craig Musante and his wife Cynthia of Wallingford and Christopher Musante and his wife Kathleen of Oxford, six grandchildren, Steven, Melissa, Kayla, Kelly, Ashley and Tyler, and two nephews Kevin and Keith Embly, both of Florida. The family would like thank Dr. Malefatto, the staff of Bridgeport Oncology and the staff of Bridgeport Hospital Tower 7 for all of their professional care. Memorial contributions may be made to the Norma F. Pfriem Cancer Center c/o Bridgeport Hospital Foundation 267 Grant St. Bridgeport CT 06610.

Published in Connecticut Post from December 28 to December 29, 2009.