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Ray Anderson Obituary

ANDERSON, RAY, 88 - of Rio Grande, died at home on August 29, 2008 following a courageous battle with his heart condition. He was born March 3, 1920, in Wildwood to the late William and Ethel Anderson. Raymond was one of 19 children, the largest family in Wildwood. He attended Wildwood H.S. and joined the Army to serve in WW II. In 1941 he was united in marriage to Rose Marie Riggins in the Presbyterian Church in Millville. Raymond was a truck driver, commercial fisherman and he retired from the City of Wildwood Water Dept. Ray is survived by his life long wife Rose; his daughter Rose Marie (Bunny) Dempsey and her husband Robert; a son Raymond Anderson and his wife Peggy, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren: 8 sisters, Mabel Godfrey, FL, Lillian Corbige, NJ, Thelma Craig, FL, Colleen Rogers, FL, Patricia Dillard, FL, Edna Byrd, SC, Violet Roller, TX and Elsie Tong, TX; one brother Albert Anderson, NJ. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 4 brothers, Charles, William, George and Paul; 3 sisters, Ethel, Carolyn, Florence and 2 infant siblings LeRoy and Charlotte. A graveside service with military rites will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 at the Cape May Co. Veterans Cemetery, Cape May Court House. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to a children's fund of the donor's choice. Evoy Funeral Home.

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Published by The Press of Atlantic City on Sep. 1, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Ray Anderson

18 Entries

Rose Marie (Bunny) Dempsey

August 29, 2024

Here we are 16 yrs later, since my father, Ray Anderson, passed away. It's extremely hard to believe that many years have gone by and I still have that terrible feeling of loss. I light a candle every year on his passing in his memory. I've missed him terribly but am thankful he is not here suffering any longer. RIP Daughter Bunny

Scott, Maria & Angelina Grace Dempsey

September 29, 2008

Dear Bunny, Rose & Family: We send you our deepest sympathies. Mr. Anderson will be greatly missed. He truly was a very blessed man to have had such a wonderful family that loved him and cared for him the way that you did!

Bunny Dempsey & Rose Anderson

September 11, 2008

To those who knew and loved my father and share in our sadness at the loss of him.
We have lost a wonderful husband, father, brother, neighbor and a friend. The most cherished thing a man could be. Ray, my father - my friend, my mothers husband and a brother to many, has left us with many wonderful memories. He loved his family, friends and neighbors. So willing to give, to share, to help. No matter what, he never had an unkind word to say about anyone. A proud man, never to brag or ask for anything. His friends and neighbors adored him as we all did. The smallest of gift, the shortest of time spent with him, the smile of love, made him so very happy. I will always have him close to my heart as I loved him dearly. I truly can say, I am so terribly proud to have had the honor of loving and caring for my father. I was my " Daddys' Little Girl " and had the quality time with him that many people do not get. The Lord has taken him, he is at peace now. My mother and I will mourn for him. And our hearts are filled with sadness and pain but through all this we have so many good memories that bring joy to us and with the grace of God, he will see us through until that wonderful day when we will be together again. Thank you for the prayers, help, love, support and concern that you all have given us. Blessing to you, Love, Bunny & Rose

Alex and Marie

September 8, 2008

Dear Rose & Bunny-
We have heard such wonderful things of this great man Ray, and know he will be missed every day. Carry the love for him in your heart & he will never be far.
Keeping you ALL in our thoughts and prayers.
Alex & Marie

Keith McGee

September 4, 2008

Dear Rose and family,

When Richie, Donna and the boys outgrew the house that they sold to me they said the best part of living here was living next to the Andersons. They were right! Ray will be greatly missed. God bless you and your family and God bless Ray.

Michelle Anderson

September 4, 2008

My deepest sympathy to you in this time of sorrow. I know he will be missed very much. May you find comfort in the warmth and love of your family and in remembering the cherished and happy times that Ray has brought to your lives. God Speed.

Michelle Anderson, Granddaughter of Charles Anderson, Daughter to Charles (Andy).

Birgit Anderson

September 3, 2008

Dear Rose & bunny
My hart goes out to you and your Family....I will keep you in my thoughts.
I feel the sorrow with you
(charles,andy) and birgit

Penny Ward

September 3, 2008

DearSweetAunt Rose,Cousins Bunny and Raymond, I'm so very sad and sorry, for your loss. Ray's been a Great Uncle to me, to all the Gollatz kids. He'll be sorely missed, but always in my heart. Cousin Penny

ashley rogers

September 3, 2008

Dear Rose & bunny.

I'm sorry for your loss. And i'm sorry i couldnt make it to the funeral. (college) But Ray will be truly missed, He was a great person, and he will always be remembered in our hearts. love Ashley & Nonnie

DAVID JAY GODFREY

September 3, 2008

Really sorry for the loss of our Uncle Ray and God Bless all of the family. He will be missed by all. Mabel's son, David Jay and children, David, Daniel and Margaret Susan.

DANIEL GODFREY

September 3, 2008

Dear Anderson family, I and my family are very sorry for the loss of our Uncle Ray. He will be very much missed by all, God bless him and all the family. Love, Mabel's son, Daniel Godfrey, wife Bevery, Robert and Chistine.

MABEL GODFREY

September 2, 2008

To all of the Anderson family, bother Ray will be missed by all of his brothers and sisters, family and wife of 67 years, Rose. We loved him dearly, God Bless and my love to all of the family, your sister, Mabel!

Terry Cappachione

September 2, 2008

Dear Rose, Raymond, & Bunny: I was so sad to hear of Ray's death. We were neighbors for what seemed all too short a time. I have fond memories of all of you from my early childhood to savor for many years to come. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.

HELENE GODFREY

September 2, 2008

To all of the Anderson family, Aunt Rose, Bunny and Raymond - no secret Uncle Ray was a beloved Uncle! I am deeply sorry for our loss and Good Bless to him and all the family. Love, Helene

Mike Dempsey

September 2, 2008

Dear Rose,
I am so sorry about your Dad. He must have been a good man to have raised you. We will pray for you.

Love

Mike & Sharla Dempsey

Darlene Duffy

September 2, 2008

Dear Aunt Rose, and family
So sorry for the lost of Uncle Ray, he will be truly missed.
Love to all
Darlene

Andrea Snyder

September 1, 2008

Dear Aunt Rose and family..So sad about the loss of my Uncle Ray, All my thoughts and prayers are with all of the Anderson families..Love..Tootsie

Barbara Nichols

September 1, 2008

Dear Rose, Bunny, and Raymond.
I share your loss with you as I have lost a wonderful Uncle. My prayers are with you all. May God Bless You and help you through this sad time.
I love you,
Barbara

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