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Frederick Raymes Obituary

Raymes, Frederick
Feb. 6, 1929 - Jun. 8, 2013
Frederick Raymes, 84, of Sarasota, FL, beloved husband of Lydia Raymes, died on June 8, 2013. He was born Manfred Mayer on February 6, 1929 in Hoffenheim, Germany. He changed his name when he fled the Holocaust and emigrated to the U.S. in 1946 to erase his memories of his past. His parents, Matilda and Karl were killed at Auschwitz. He and his brother, Menachem were rescued through an underground network. Fred served in the US Army Engineering Corp. during the Korean War. During that time with a touch of irony (and some personal conflict), he ultimately worked at the Redstone Arsenal working under the famed German V-2 rocket scientist, Werner von Braun, to help with developing the United States' rocket program. He began his lifelong pursuit of education and learning by attending night classes at the Academy of Aeronautics and went on to gain his Masters of Science and Engineering and Masters of Business Administration. He realized his dream of living in California where he worked in the space program for North American Aviation (now Rockwell International). He moved to New York in the early 70s to work for Grumman Aerospace in Bethpage, NY where he became deputy director in charge of Grumman's program to propose on developing and building the space shuttle. He worked for Grumman for 20 years ultimately retiring as a Senior Vice President of Grumman International. His early life was extremely difficult, but he met these challenges with great personal and career success. Much of the details of this incredible life journey are chronicled in a memoir he wrote with his brother - "Menachem & Fred, Thoughts and Memories of Two Brothers". Later a documentary film was produced based on that memoir. The film based on the book received the award for "Most Inspirational Movie of the Year" from the Cinema for Peace Foundation, Berlin 2009.
In earlier years he loved sailing and built a second home on the water in Greenport, NY. He was a voracious reader, loved to hike, and bike ride. He was predeceased by his first wife, Diane. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his brother, Menachem Mayer of Israel, his daughter, Suzette and her husband, Eric Biagi of East Northport, NY and his son, David Raymes of East Granby, CT and his wife, Joyce Kennedy Raymes and 5 grandchildren, Patrick Herr, Kathryn Evers and her husband, Christopher, Connor, Cameron and Brianna Raymes and great grandchildren, Declan and Patrick Herr. A graveside memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at New MonteFiore Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Tampa Holocaust Museum or the Simon Wiesenthal Center. Condolences may be offered at palmsrobartsfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Herald Tribune from Jun. 11 to Jun. 12, 2013.

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June 24, 2013

my sincere condolences to you and your family. fred was a very special person. so glad to have known him and his story. louise mazius

Stan & Ceci Katz

June 13, 2013

Our sincere condolences to Fred's family on the loss of this exception man

June 11, 2013

I worked with Fred in Grumman and while I was on the E-2 Hawkeye program I traveled with Fred to Paris, France on several occasions to convince the French to buy the aircraft (they finally did!) A true gentleman, very knowledgeable and a loyal Grummanite. Condolences to the family. Bob Nyberg,Venice Florida

June 11, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. I know losing a loved one is hard to go through. I will keep you in my prayers.

eva saunders

June 11, 2013

My beloved yoga student, teacher and mentor, you will be sorely missed.
Eva Saunders

Ann Herre

June 11, 2013

My sincere condolences to all of the Raymes family, Lydia, Suzie, David and their families. Even after a horrible early experience Fred persevered and went on to become a very significant human being in every way. Lydia, my heart especially goes out to you. I know the love you had for each other.
It was my pleasure to get to know Fred and his family through his friendship with my husband Jack. I thank both of them for providing me with such a wonderful experience.

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