Rayshard "Ray" was born in Boston, Massachusetts on June 10, 2003 to Fabiola Jerome and Richard Normil. Growing up Ray was a happy, smart and loving child. He always had intensions of helping others. Ray was his mother's side kick whenever you see Fab there was Rayshard right beside her, they truly had an unbreakable bond. Years later Rayshard became a big brother. He quickly grew to love his stepfather Kervin and his little brother's Kaiden and Elijah.
New Bedford later became there home where Rayshars met Sofia Mendez the mother of his son Dre' Jerome, he held a job at a local restaurantin New Bedford to do what was best for himself and his son. Always dedicating time to nurture his son. Ray was definitely a PROUD Dad.
Rayshard leaves behind his mom, Fabiola Jerome, Grandfather, Andre Jerome, Stepfather Kervin Joseph, Aunt, Bernyte Jerome and many more aunts and uncles, cousins, and friends, who will forever LOVE and MISS Him.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, with calling hours from 10-11 A.M. followed with a Service from 11-12 P.M. in the Joseph Russo Funeral Home located at 814 American Legion Highway, Roslindale. Burial will be private.