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RAYMOND BARKLEY Obituary

Raymond (Ray) Barkley, a Pearl River resident for over 20 years, formerly of the Bronx, died on April 8, 2003. Born in the Bronx on May 14, 1923 to James and Anna Roland Barkley. Married to Kathleen (nee McGrail) at St. Anseln's Church in the Bronx. A World War II veteran of the Army Air Corps and a past member of the Knights of Columbus. Ray retired from the Continental Insurance Company and enjoyed reading, writing poetry and gardening. Beloved husband of Kathleen Barkley. Devoted father of John, Michael, Ray, Jr., Diane and Eileen Estrich. Loving grandfather of seven. Caring brother of Charles Barkley and the late Ann Amster, Jim and Ed Barkley. Visiting Wednesay 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 AM on Friday at St. Margaret's Church. Burial will follow at St. Anthony's Cemetery. Donations may be made in Raymond Barkley's memory to: Robert McGrail Scholarship Fund, Manhattan College, Manhattan College Pkwy, Riverdale, NY 10471 or United Hospice of Rockland, 11 Stokum Rd., New City, NY 10956. ASSUMMA-SHANKEY FUNERAL HOME Pearl River, NY (845) 735-4849

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Published by The Journal News on Apr. 9, 2003.

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