Robert Z. Gray Sr.

Robert Z. Gray Sr.

Robert Gray Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 24 to Mar. 26, 2008.
GRAY – Robert Z. Sr. “Chief,” 87, of Ferndale, died March 23, 2008, at Memorial Medical Center. Born March 23, 1921, in Johnstown, son of Walter C. and Verda G. (Varner) Gray. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Adeline F. (Wright); brothers, Harry, Walter and Ronald; and sister, Anna Jane Brown. Survived by children, Robert Z. Jr., married to the former Linda Fitzpatrick, Chesapeake, Va., and Cora Lee, married to Andrew T. Havas Jr., Westmont; grandchildren, Scott Gray, Kelly (Gray) Wentz, Cristi (Gray) Parent, Brian Havas, Julie (Havas) Hendershot and Thomas Havas; great-grandchildren, Shasten, Cody, Corey, Allison, Noah and Emma; and brothers, Russell H., Southampton, Pa., and Ross B., Morrisville, Pa. Member of Ferndale United Methodist Church, Pa. Chiefs of Police Association, life member of Central Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association. Life member of Dale Volunteer Fire Company and member of Ferndale Volunteer Fire Company. A Dale High School graduate. Prior to retiring from Ferndale Police Department as police chief for 23 years, he was employed at Sunshine Biscuit Co. A World War II Army veteran. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, 215 Central Ave., where funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, the Rev. John Hollis. Interment, Grandview Cemetery, where military rites will be held by the Marine Corps League. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ferndale United Methodist Church, 701 Vickroy Ave., Johnstown, Pa. 15905.

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April 11, 2008

OSCS(SW) Scott Gray, United States Navy posted to the memorial.

March 31, 2008

Juanita Morales posted to the memorial.

March 27, 2008

Heather Hillegass posted to the memorial.

OSCS(SW) Scott Gray, United States Navy

April 11, 2008

Too my Pap, I've never had anyone be so proud of me as you were. I will remember you and Grandma forever. Thank you for so many wonderful years. I will retire from active duty military service on 23 April, 2009 in your memory.

Juanita Morales

March 31, 2008

Ive took care of Chief for a few months at SLS and decided that the work wasnt for me. He made me laugh everyday that I work. I used to call him a crybaby because he would act like he was crying while getting his bloodsugar checked. His death really just hurts me as a friend so I know its hurts u as a family. My prayers and thoughts of him will continue on thats the impression he has left upon me..

Heather Hillegass

March 27, 2008

So sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Mr. Gray always happy and smiling and joking. Remembering him makes me smile. Take care.
Heather

Don Wirick Jr.

March 26, 2008

My condolences to the family at the passing of Chief Bob Gray. Growing up in Ferndale, I remember Chief Gray's quiet, capable strength and guidance as he "stood watch" for the protection of us all.
A job well done, sir....Thank you.

Bernice Mattern

March 25, 2008

Dear family of Bob,

I was very sorry to hear about Bob. He was a good friend for many years and will be sadly missed. You have our heartfelt sympathy. We will keep him in our prayers.

Bernice Mattern and family

Marion Dempsey

March 25, 2008

My deepest sympathy to Bob's children. I enjoyed seeing Bob every winter in Arizona when he came to visit Russell. He will be missed by all.

I'm Ross' sister-in-law.

Sharon & Bill Jones

March 25, 2008

Please accept our sympathy with the loss of your Dad. We know he will be truly missed.

Kelly wentz

March 25, 2008

We will miss you very much pap. Corey said if he finds those green pants you will be getting them back at Christmas time. No flirting with all the woman up there in heaven. wait! grandma Gray is up there she will keep ya in line. I will see you again someday. I love you. Kelly

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