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Raymond Veltman Obituary

VELTMAN, Raymond M. (1924-2006) Retired businessman and former L.A. transportation commissioner, passed away September 30th at his home in Los Angeles. Survived by Elaine, his loving wife of 59 years, and his three children: James (Grace), Randi (Ilan Blumenfeld) and Ross (Susan). He was a loving and generous grandfather to his seven grandchildren: Robbie, Jacob, Joshua, Noah, Bradley, Nicole and David. During a career spanning more than three decades, he founded or acquired over a dozen transportation companies, including ContainerFreight Corporation, which operated in California and Pacific Northwest ports and was integral to the West Coast's transition to containerized transport. A service will be held today, Tuesday, October 3rd, at 3:00 p.m., Hillside Memorial Park.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Oct. 3, 2006.

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Fred Teich

October 4, 2006

Dear Aunt Elaine,

Please accept my deepest condolences on Uncle Ray's passing. The two visits that we had together--your visit to our former home in Maryland and our visit to your home in California--will always remain special to Janice and me. After meeting Uncle Ray and getting to know him, I can see why Janice and her sisters speak of him in the highest regard. His hospitality, caring, and generosity was genuine and very much appreciated by those that he touched. May your family and friends provide you comfort and peace as you remember Uncle Ray.

Janice Teich

October 3, 2006

No words can lessen the pain of losing Uncle Ray. But please take comfort in knowing that he was loved by many and will be sorely missed.

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