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1920
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2017
Raymond Bareiss Obituary
Oct. 21, 1920 - Mar. 13, 2017
Saratoga, CA formerly of Philadelphia, PA
Raymond P. Bareiss died peacefully at the age of 96 in
Saratoga, CA. He was preceded in death by his loving
wife, Kathryn (1976), and long-time partner Margaret Elizondo (2015).
He was a retired engineer at Bell Telephone Company and an avid square-dancer, private pilot, traveler, dedicated family man and jokester.
Ray was an adoring great-grandfather of Cole and Grace Bodie, a loving grandfather of Brendon Bodie, affectionate father of Karen, Marlene, Ray and Donald Bareiss, devoted brother to Warren and Lorraine Bareiss and Ginny Zarzycki, and uncle and great-uncle to many nieces and nephews. He was also "Papa Ray" to Errin, Mandy, Justin, Brenna, Emma, Scott, Kanoa, Kael, Larry, Diana and the late Denny Elizondo and Mark and Joni Zepp.
A celebration of his life, to be held in Saratoga, will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled Veterans, Shriners' Hospitals for Children, Planned Parenthood.
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Ross Nonemaker
January 17, 2022
Holy smokes. I wondered whatever happened to you, Ray, after you moved away and now I find this. Good memories of you and Warrington Airport. Rest in Peace....see you some day on 'Runway 37'.
Jay
March 23, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you and may our Lord Jesus christ and God our father who loves us comfort your hearts and " make you firm " ( 2 Thessalonians 2 : 16, 17 )
Janet Carroll
March 20, 2017
My husband, Phil Carroll, and I met Ray when they started working at Bell Telephone in Philadelphia. We became the best of friends and always valued his friendship. I will miss his monthly phone calls. Looked forward to chatting with him. He was very special
J Barber
March 20, 2017
So sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with your family during this difficult time.
Mrs. Lynch
March 20, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family. May the God who binds up the brokenhearted and comforts all who mourn, sustain your family during this difficult time - Isaiah 61:1, 2.
March 20, 2017
The world has lost a warm, caring man who would do anything for friend and family (and everyone was friend and friend)!
Bob Bodie
March 19, 2017
This is a great loss. Ray was a good man, a wonderful father to his children and father-in-law to me. I will miss his life spirit.
Bob Bodie
Ken and Pat Peterson
March 18, 2017
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of such a kind gentleman that we had the pleasure of knowing for over 20 years.
Ray epitomized the character, the grace, the sense of fairness , the hard work ethic, and moral values of what every person should aspire to be in this world.
We first got to know Ray as a handyman referral from a senior center in Los Gatos and he quickly became a trusted friend that we could count on. He had a great sense of humor and he was a hockey fan as well (although it was a fan of the Broad Street Bullies). He loved his family , travel, and was just an extraordinary person that you don't get to meet much in this world anymore. The world is better for his having graced it and it's a little emptier today without him.
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