Staigg George Ray

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Staigg Ray Obituary

Staigg G. Ray passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 in Hattiesburg, MS at the age of 91. Son of the late Stanley W. Ray and Lucie Staigg Ray. Beloved husband of the late Maxine R. Ray for 59 years. His is survived by his children, Anne R. Cavanaugh (Ken), Carolyn R. Jackson (the late Joel), Karen R. Tingstrom (Daniel III) and Charles S. Ray (Rebecca). Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A graduate of Jesuit High School and Tulane University. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving in the Pacific Theater in WWII, attaining the rank of Lt. J. G. A long time employee of New Orleans Public Service from where he retired. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. (in Metairie Cemetery) on Friday, July 18, 2014 at 12:00 PM. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in Metairie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Masses preferred or donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Association. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie. com.

Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Jul. 16 to Jul. 18, 2014.
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Sorry to hear passing of Uncle Staigg. He was so much in love with Aunt Maxine. He will now be with his family in Heaven. I bet Charlie was one of the first to greet him!

Mary Gloeckner

July 21, 2014

I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Staigg. I remember him as a little girl living with my grandparents, Allain and Matilde Andry on Calhoun Street.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.

Marjorie Rose

July 20, 2014

SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT "POPS" PASSING. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU TODAY.

STANLEY JOACHIM
MARYLEE MAHER

July 18, 2014

IThe Sarpy family expresses its deep condolences to you on the passing of Staigg, and wish to assure you if our prayers at this time. I prayed very especially for him, as well as you and your families at Mass this morning. May he rest in peace.

Courtney-Anne Sarpy

July 17, 2014

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