Raymond T. Odierno

Retired Gen. Raymond Thomas Odierno, the 38th chief of staff of the United States Army, passed away Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, in Pinehurst, after a brave battle with cancer. He was 67. 

Ray Odierno was born Sept. 8, 1954, in New Jersey, to Raymond and Helen Odierno. He was predeceased by his sister, Nancy, and her husband. He is survived by his wife, Linda; children, Anthony, Kathrin and Michael; grandchildren; sister-in-law; cousins; nephews; nieces; great-nephews; and great-nieces. 

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