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Raymond F. Beltrami

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Raymond Beltrami Obituary

Funeral service for Raymond Beltrami will be held at 6 p.m. today (Thursday, July 3, 2008), in the Chapel of Volusia Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until the service time today (Thursday) at the funeral home. Raymond F. Beltrami, 62, died suddenly July 1, 2008, after a courageous battle with mesothelioma (asbestos cancer). Raymond was born in Queens, N.Y., on October 14, 1945. His family moved to East Islip, N.Y., in 1954. Ray attended East Islip High School then joined the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Waller during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He then went to work for Grumman Aerospace where he helped build the Lunar Module. Then he worked for Suffolk County Water Authority. In 1975 he and his family moved to Ormond Beach. He went to work for The City of Holly Hill Water Department in 1979, where he most recently worked. He received his water treatment license from Clemson University and went on to become lab director and utilities supervisor. Raymond leaves behind his loving wife and best friend, Noreen. On July 8th they would have celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary. He is also survived by his two beautiful daughters, Rene' and Tara (John); mother, Gladys Beltrami; sister, Donna Raley; brother, Richard and his wife, Sarah; mother-in-law, Dorothy Mansel; brother-in-law, Mike; and sister-in-law, April; and four grandchildren, Thomas, Carter, Caitlin, and Dylan. He was predeceased by his father, Robert Beltrami Sr.; his brother, Robert Beltrami Jr.; and by his father-in-law, Thomas Mansel. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and many cherished friends. Ray never met a person he did not like. He was always there to lend a helping hand. Ray always had an addictive glowing smile on his face. He said it takes less effort to smile than to frown. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be made in Ray's memory to Smiletrain.org so a child can have a smile as beautiful as his was.Tributes may be sent to the family at www.mem.com.Arrangements are under the care and trust of Volusia Memorial Funeral Home, Ormond Beach.

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Published by Daytona Beach News-Journal from Jul. 2 to Jul. 3, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Beltrami

16 Entries

MARIA RIVERA

June 26, 2023

I worked with Ray at the City of Holly Hill and his loss with truly felt. He was a great employee for the City and co-worker. Always assisting other, me included with any issues I had without hesitation. It's been years but I truly miss him.

Zoraida and James Vollinger

July 7, 2008

The loss of someone so close is so very difficult. Our hearts go out to you. We keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Donna Hogan-Schimmer

July 6, 2008

To: Noreen, Rene, Tara, Gladace, Donna, Rick: I dont even know where to begin...Ray was the most honerable, geniune, REAL people I have ever met! I still see that smile! I never saw a frown in all the years I knew him.He always lent an ear to hear anything anyone of us had to say he was not just listening as most do he really cared and these days that is rare! He will be missed by all the HOGAN family..I feel that even in his passing he was the one to bring the Hogan~Beltrami Family together again! Each and everyone of you will always be part of our family!! I LOVE YOU all, and I loved Ray he will be in my daily thoughts and prayers as all of you will be!! I will be there for each one of you whatever you need please call and I am so there from now til the end of time... I LOVE YOU ALL, Donna & Ashley too!

Dr. M. Joanne Robinson

July 4, 2008

Dear Noreen,
My prayers are with you and your family. Ray was a wonderful neighbor and has come to my rescue several times. Whenever I offered to pay him, he always said, "No, just do something nice for Noreen." What a nice man! We will all miss him very much.

Jeff Jacobson

July 4, 2008

Dear Beltrami Family, I worked under Ray for over 9 years and I got to meet a man who I instantly felt loyal to. When he called for me at work, I ran to him. I looked up to him as a superior that I would do anything for, not just a boss. He helped me on many occasions at work (anytime I asked) and gave me good, fatherly advice in my private life. Most recently,He and I would talk for about the last 15-20 minutes on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights before he went home for the day. I always looked forward to those conversations. I will miss him coming in and saying "HI JEFF" with his smile and his sarcasm. I have many good memories. RAY WAS COOL! I cry as I write this but hopefully from this I will learn to tell the ones I love that I do love them and to cherish them a little more. I loved Ray and I WILL MISS HIM as I am sure all who knew him will also. I am sad! SEMPER FI

Marybeth West

July 3, 2008

Rene. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this time of great loss. Your Dad was a true card.Hold tight to your memories for they will bring you the most confort.
Your old friend! Marybeth West

John Hogan Jr.

July 3, 2008

Dear Noreeen, Rene and Tara,

I know this is an extremely difficult time for all of you. He was a wonderful man. How often he bailed me out when I thought I could complete a project at the house but then would realize I was over my head. Rene would call Ray, and he would be there in 30 minutes, smiling ready to help me. I believe he did this for many, many people. Everyone I know loved him. I will miss him. I will make sure his grandons know what an honorable, couragious man he was. God bless you all, I am praying for you.

Nichole Barlow

July 3, 2008

Noreen and Family~
I used to work with Ray at the City of Holly Hill. He was one of the most upbeat and energetic people I've met. His glowing smile and big laugh always brightened everyones day. He wasn't one to complain and always worked hard at his job. He spoke often of his great companion Noreen and his loving daughters. I am so sad for your loss, for all of our loss. Noreen please know that he looked forward to seeing you each day after work and that he cherished your Bamboo Garden dates. He would always tell me which sushi's to order when I would go there and discuss his sports collection with my fiance. God Bless you and your family! Ray is probably now the new greeter at the gates of heaven.

Pam Lauer

July 2, 2008

I'll always remember Ray's kindness and contagious smile. Hold your memories close to your heart.

Teresa Boone

July 2, 2008

Dear Noreen,
Gary and I are heartbroken over the loss of Ray. We always enjoyed his friendship and laughter and are deeply saddened. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughters.

Gary and Teresa Boone (your friends from Bamboo Garden)

Lennie & Jo-Anne Vulpi

July 2, 2008

Dear Noreen & Girls
Words can not say how sorry we are, The City lost a GREAT MAN and we lost a Dear Friend.

Tracie Phifer

July 2, 2008

Noreen, I am so sorry for you and your family...May God continually watch over you during this difficult time.. We have missed you at the Tuesday group in Ormond.....

July 2, 2008

Our deepest sympathy Renee and our love. John and Diane Sabucco

Tommy and Angie Bertolami

July 2, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Maria Rivera

July 2, 2008

I am in shock. I worked with Ray at the City of Holly Hill, and I have to say he was one of the most energetic co-workers I knew. This is a great lost to his family and the City of Holly Hill. My condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the Beltrami family.

mike cunningham

July 2, 2008

Tara, Rene' and the Mansels and the entire family...I am sorrry about your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

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