Raymond J. Hovey

December 23, 1922 - March 17, 2015 He was truly the "Man For All Seasons". Our beloved Raymond - husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, brother-in-law and uncle to many nieces and nephews - answered the call from Heaven after 92 years of a full and productive life. In addition to his large and loving family, he will be missed by a legion of friends who were so much a part of his long life. Ray was born in Fresno to the late Armen and Almas Hovey and raised in Los Angeles where his enterprising spirit saw great success in the automobile business. Along with thriving dealerships in Gardena and Corona, he served as President of the LOSOR Chevrolet Dealers' Association. Following military service in World War II as an MP in the European theater, Ray returned to Los Angeles to marry Alice Thomasian, the one and only love of his life. In addition to Alice, he leaves grateful children Christine Rae Hallaian (Frank), Gary Allen Hovey (Sandra), grandchildren Christian Jon Hallaian (Lauren), Chelsea Bleue Gallucci (Nick) and Kash and Nevada Hovey, great grandson Harrison Jon Hallaian, sister MaryJane Franklin and sister-in-law Flo Snyder-Speck. An avid golfer, Ray was a 51-year member of Bel Air Country Club and a 70-year member of Triple X Fraternity in which he served as a Grand Master. The Hovey family deeply appreciates and thanks the Companion Hospice for the excellent care and comfort provided to Ray in his final days. Funeral services were private. Anyone wishing to honor his memory may send a donation to St. James Armenian Church, 4950 W. Slauson Ave., Los Angeles 90056 or to the Ararat Home, 15105 Mission Hills Rd., Mission Hills, CA 91345.