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Raymond Slinker Obituary
Died September 13, 2007. Son of Joseph and Desiree Bretingiere Slinker, deceased. Pre-deceased by Grandmother Anne Breetingiere of Aberdeen, Scotland and Thornwood, NY, and brothers, Noel and Lawrence Slinker. Past Commander VFW Post 1059, Jamaica, NY; member of Victory Club, London, England, former member American Legion. Graduate of Jamaica High School (1939), Pace College, NY - BBA Degree (1952); College of Insurance, Accounting (1954).
US Army Veteran - WW II D-Day+6. Raymond received a "Thank You America" certificate issued by the French Government and presented by Jean Galinier, Deputy Consul of France on July 19, 2002, in recognition of participation of all allied soldiers who took part in the Normandy Landing and the liberation of France during WWII.
Raymond was listed in "Who's Who in Insurance" (1964-1982). Retired as Personnel Director in 1982 from ISO New York Fire Insurance Rating Board, Princeton NJ and NY. During his lifetime, Raymond was employed by The Hanover Insurance Group as Personnel Director; The Manhattan Guarantee Insurance Group as Corporate Secretary; The London Assurance as Assistant Secretary and Radio-Keith - Orpheum Corp.
Raymond moved to Florida in 1987 from Kingston-Woodstock, NY, having resided at the Admiralty Yacht Club in Fort Myers, Ormond by the Sea and settled in Boynton Beach in 1995.
He is survived by dear friend and caregiver of 54 years, Michael C. Brown.
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for Raymond Slinker
Michael Trask
October 19, 2007
Michael, I am so sad to hear about Ray. He was a wonderful man. I know you are having a rough time of it. Please know that my prayers are with you. Mike
Jon Perrault
September 26, 2007
Michael,
54 years with someone you care about very rare and the loss Ray is like losing part of yourself.
Take comfort in knowing that your were his life and he will always be with you.
My heart goes out to you and I will always hold Ray's memory with a smile, that is the only way I have ever known him.
Yon-Kwang Kim
September 20, 2007
Dear Michael
Nothing is harder than saying good-bye for someone you love. May you find comfort in your loving memories. My thoughts are with you.
In deepest sympathy, Yon-Kwang
Marty McLaughlin
September 19, 2007
Michael
I wish I had word's that could possibly comfort you. We share your lose. My thoughts are with you and the Happy memories of you and Ray.
Marty
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John Finegan
September 19, 2007
My prayers and sympathy are with you at all times
Sinderely John
Jim Fairclough
September 19, 2007
Dear Michael,
Words seem so inadequate at times like this but Gary and I wanted you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We will always treasure the "Woodstock Memories". With our sincere sympathy and love
Anthony Radosti & David Hart
September 19, 2007
Raymond was a dear friend for over 50 years and will missed. We have so many wonderful memories of him that we will hold dear to our hearts.
Poric and Friends
September 19, 2007
In Loving Memory of Ray
we hold you close within our hearts.
Grace and Bob Borstelmann
September 18, 2007
Mike...We really loved having you and Ray at our Christmas parties with all of our Babylon friends. We have some great videos that we must watch together with all of them, and enjoy Ray's great personality once again! Our hearts go out for your loss.
Grace and Bob Borstelmann
Lynn Brittingham
September 18, 2007
Mike,
My heart goes out to you. Ray was
a dear person, he will be greatly
missed.
September 18, 2007
Madrid and your Spanish friends will always miss you.
Many thnks for the great times we spent together.
Pepe & Amadeo (Madrid)
Chuck & Billy
September 17, 2007
Memories of you Ray will keep us close forever.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to both of you.
Irwin & Bill
September 17, 2007
Dear Michael,
We share you lose and we will miss Ray.
You are both in our hearts.
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