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Robert Edward Ray
Posted 12/11/18
MILTON - Robert Edward Ray passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018.
Robert was born in Pittsburg, Calif. to the late Norman and Mildred (Hechler) Ray. He was a member of the …
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Robert Edward Ray
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MILTON - Robert Edward Ray passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018.
Robert was born in Pittsburg, Calif. to the late Norman and Mildred (Hechler) Ray. He was a member of the Lewes-Rehoboth Moose Lodge #646 and the Lewes American Legion Post 17. Robert enjoyed playing pool at the Moose and the Legion, as well as gardening. He loved growing his vegetables and taking care of the trees and shrubbery. He was also an avid Green Bay Packers fan.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Vivian Balheimer and her husband Fred; nephew, Charles Valle; in-laws, Carlos and Maria Valle; and uncle-in-law, Antonio Arrascue. Robert is survived by his wife, Carmen (Valle) Ray; daughter, Linda (Troy) Zelo; brother-in-laws, Carlos Valle and Louis (Barbara) Valle; sister-in-law, Nikki Prokos; niece, Christine Valle; cousins, Gus (Nancy) Cruz, Juan (Yolanda) Lunavictoria, George (Linda) Baisley, and Joyce; and his beloved dog, Daisy, who was a source of love and companionship
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018 at 4 p.m. in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal St., Milton, DE 19968, where friends may call after 3 p.m. Interment will be held on Friday, Dec. 7, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Pinelawn Memorial Park, 2030 Wellwood Ave, Farmingdale, NY 11735.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Robert�s memory can be made to: Moose Lodge 646, 28971 Lewes-Georgetown Highway, Lewes, DE 19958 or American Red Cross, PO Box 37839, Boone, IA 50037-0839, or American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
Robert was born in Pittsburg, Calif. to the late Norman and Mildred (Hechler) Ray. He was a member of the Lewes-Rehoboth Moose Lodge #646 and the Lewes American Legion Post 17. Robert enjoyed playing pool at the Moose and the Legion, as well as gardening. He loved growing his vegetables and taking care of the trees and shrubbery. He was also an avid Green Bay Packers fan.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Vivian Balheimer and her husband Fred; nephew, Charles Valle; in-laws, Carlos and Maria Valle; and uncle-in-law, Antonio Arrascue. Robert is survived by his wife, Carmen (Valle) Ray; daughter, Linda (Troy) Zelo; brother-in-laws, Carlos Valle and Louis (Barbara) Valle; sister-in-law, Nikki Prokos; niece, Christine Valle; cousins, Gus (Nancy) Cruz, Juan (Yolanda) Lunavictoria, George (Linda) Baisley, and Joyce; and his beloved dog, Daisy, who was a source of love and companionship
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018 at 4 p.m. in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal St., Milton, DE 19968, where friends may call after 3 p.m. Interment will be held on Friday, Dec. 7, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Pinelawn Memorial Park, 2030 Wellwood Ave, Farmingdale, NY 11735.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Robert�s memory can be made to: Moose Lodge 646, 28971 Lewes-Georgetown Highway, Lewes, DE 19958 or American Red Cross, PO Box 37839, Boone, IA 50037-0839, or American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
