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Raymond Dennig Obituary
AGE: 79 • Hackettstown
Hackettstown: Raymond R. Dennig passed away on April 7, 2016 at Hackettstown Medical Center. He was 79 years of age.
Raymond was born and raised in Newark and spent summers at Tabor Lake in Parsippany. He later lived in Mt. Tabor and Denville and lived the past 24 years in Hackettstown. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. He worked as a mechanic and owned several service stations; the last was Lancers Shell in Livingston. Raymond was also a professional motorcycle racer until his retirement in 1967. He spent many years as the time clock/scorekeeper for the basketball teams at Fairleigh Dickinson University (Madison) and was inducted into its Hall of Fame in 2002. He very much enjoyed coaching his children's baseball, softball, basketball and soccer teams in Denville as well as playing softball in a men's league there as well.
He was predeceased by his parents William and Isabelle (nee Armstrong).
He is survived by three children; Laura Scerbo of Wharton, Scott Dennig and his companion Cindy Voskian of Denville and Keith Dennig and his companion Deborah Watson of Rockaway, three grandchildren; Kyle Scerbo, Tyler Scerbo and Samantha Dennig, brother; Douglas Dennig and his wife Anne of Pittsburgh, Pa and his companion Vanessa Rao of Hackettstown, her son Ted Rao of Hackettstown and her grandchildren Samantha, Haile and Teddy Rao.
Visitation will be held 2-5pm on Sunday April, 10 at the Bermingham Funeral Home, 216 S. Main St., Wharton. A Funeral service will be held on Monday 9:30am at Trinity Lutheran Church in Dover. Interment will follow at Hanover Cemetery in East Hanover.
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James Saunders
April 2, 2021
CONTINUE YOUR ETERNAL REST MY FRIEND............
MY FRIEND RAY -RIP
James H Saunders
May 11, 2017
To my dismay today I've learned that MY DEAR FRIEND Ray has transitioned into ETERNAL LIFE.
Ray was a true friend, mentor and to me a second Father. My deepest condolences to Laura, Scott and Keith and the rest of his Family.....Rest In Peace Ray.......Jimmy Saunders FDU Family.........
Frank Elias
April 12, 2016
Laura, Scott & Keith, We were very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He a a wonderful person and will be missed. Our thought and prayers are with you all in this difficult time. Sincerely, Frank, Joy & K.C. Elias
April 9, 2016
Laura, Scott and Keith, just heard from John of your Dad's passing. Wonderful memories of Little League and Men's Softball. We go way back and he was special to all the Brennan Clan. Hope to see you at the Wake or Funeral and get a hug. Special person and he will be missed. Joan Brennan
April 8, 2016
Laura, Scott,& Keith... My sincerest condolences in the passing of dad. He was an exceptional dad & grand dad & special cousin to me many times. I enjoyed our chats at Lancer Shell & Tabor Lake has lost a great man. I will miss his phone calls while he checked on my wanderings in my RV. So many thoughts come to mind while typing this.Ray will be missed. George Tanfield.
April 8, 2016
Laura, Scott and Keith, We are so sorry for your loss. Ray was a great guy and will be missed by all. Although we hadn't seen him since Gene passed he was always in our thoughts. God bless all of you, you are in our prayers. Jackie Kelly and Brian Kelly
April 8, 2016
My heart is heavy for you and family. We will keep you in pray and love you forever. Bill and Wanda Hitchcock
Tricia Winstead
April 8, 2016
So sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad! I never knew him but after reading about him here he sounds like a great man and a great family!! Praying for your family at this time!
Ted Bruning
April 8, 2016
Ray was a great friend. We had many years of fun at the scorers table of FDU basketball games. And he kept my cars running when I was a broke student too! My condolences to all of you.
Ted Bruning
April 8, 2016
Ray was a great friend. We had many years of fun at the scorers table of FDU basketball games. And he kept my cars running when I was a broke student too! My condolences to all of you.
Timothy Ewing
April 8, 2016
Vanessa, we are so sorry to here about Ray and although we never meant him in person, I am sure he was a wonderful person!!! We love you and send our thoughts and prayers to your family and his!!
Lisa Hitchcock
April 8, 2016
The Hitchcock family grieves with you and rejoices in the fact that Mr. D. is with our Lord. We love you.
George Mason
April 8, 2016
"Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light.
Good night, good Sir,
Good night, good night." --Mark Twain
Douglas Dennig
April 8, 2016
Dear Dennig Family:
Sorry for the loss of your dad and my brother. He will be greatly missed.
Love,
Ann & Doug Dennig
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
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