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He was born in Long Branch, New Jersey to the late Claude Raynor and Julia (Britton) Raynor.
Dave was predeceased by loving wife Margaret "Peggy" (O'Neill) Raynor and his older sister Claudia (Raynor) Ely.
He is survived by his siblings: Noel "Britt" Raynor and his wife Terry of Middletown; Sally (Raynor) Carmello of Boca Raton, FL; Barbara Gail (Raynor) Proctor of Clearwater, FL; Kenny Raynor and his wife Debbie of Ocala, FL; his loving children Kevin Raynor and his wife Annette of Sea Bright; Tim Raynor and his wife Sandi of Venice, Florida, Chris Raynor of Matawan; and by six dear grandchildren Kevin Raynor Jr., Danny Raynor, Ariana Raynor, Juliana Raynor, Brandon Raynor and Brian Raynor.
Dave grew up in Keyport, NJ graduating from Keyport High School in 1953 and served in the U.S. Army from August of 1955 through August of 1958 and then the Army Reserves until 1961. He was a volunteer fireman for Lincoln Hose Fire Station in Keyport, NJ from 1958 until 1960. Dave was hired as a lineman for Jersey Central Power & Light on December 9th, 1958, working the Old Bridge Line until he retired on September 30th, 1996 after 38 years of service.
Dave met Margaret "Peggy" on Fireman's Beach in Sea Bright in 1958 and were married on September 17th, 1960. Dave was dedicated to his family and three sons, Kevin, Timmy and Chris. He coached their Little League Baseball and Pop Warner Football throughout their youth.
He was an avid fisherman and could be found at the Keyport waterfront (what he called the "Aeromarine") fishing for blue fish and striped bass, almost daily, until well into his 80's.
Peggy and Dave shared 64 years of happiness, love, friends and family. We are grateful they are once again together living in eternal peace.
Friends and relatives are invited to a visitation for Dave "Bubby" Raynor:
Monday February 3rd, 2025
4PM - 8PM
Day Funeral Home
361 Maple Place Keyport, New Jersey 07735
Tuesday February 4th, 2025
9AM at Day Funeral Home
10AM Mass of Christian Burial
Saint Clement's Church
172 Freneau Ave, Matawan, NJ 07747
Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery of Matawan, New Jersey.
To offer the family of Dave your condolences, send flowers or for directions to our funeral home, please do so by visiting our web site at www.dayfuneralhome.com
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