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| Spouse: |
Mary Rose Ray
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| Children: |
Joan Mildred Ray Bredensteiner
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| Grandchildren: |
Greg Ray
Carl Jay
John James
Kurt Roy Bredensteiner; Cathy Jean McAtee
Mary Sue Lobello
Linda Ann Sullivan See Tribute for great grandchildren's names
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| Parents: |
William & Lovella Ray
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| Siblings: |
Blanche Gasper
Ann Sommers
Betty Nigh
Helen Partlow
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| Grandparents: |
None listed
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Cemetery Location Map to Gravesite |
Birth Date: 3/3/1905
Death Date: 6/24/1997
Washington Park East Cemetery
Cloisters 9, Section BC, Level 4, Crypt 20
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Loyal and in love in the sight of God for over 64 years. He always provided and cared for his family. A good citizen for his country. An excellent father and grandfather and great grandfather. Honest and hardworking; a credit to manhood.
Great grandchildren: Daniel Cosner, Sarah, David, Laura Bredensteiner; Michael, Nick, Jenny McAtee; Samantha Amelia, Ethan Lobello; Amanda Sullivan |
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A farmer comes to the city to seek his fortune, wife and home. Won pin and prize for best corn field in the contest. American Indian and Irish heritage.
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John in center of picture. (3rd from L, 2nd row) Sectional Champs and also college team. An avid basketball fan.
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A faithful employee of Realsilk and National Hosiery Mills. When they went south, John became a trusted guard.
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Once in a home on Drexel St. he never moved. Here with daughter Joan, mother Ella, father William and wife Mary. Here in the front room of his home.
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A constant helper of the family, here at daughter's. Grandchildren Cathy, Carl, Gregg, baby Mary, Grandma Mary, Grandpa John and daddy Tim.
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Four generations together. Gr. Grandma Ella Ray, daughter Joan, Gr. Grandpa Ray, Gregg, Carl and Cathy, Grandpa John. Other gr. grandchildren followed.
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John's favorite relaxing time is behind a fishing pole. Especially at Mallory Conservation Club.
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Faithful friend, loving husband, excellent father and gentle, patient grandfather. A man's man. A tall, straight man standing at 6' 2" who lived a clean life.
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