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A memorial graveside will be conducted on 22 May at 1300 PM in Pinewood Memorial Park.
A native of Kingston, Massachusetts, Ray was born to the late Raymond Anthony Anti and Margaret Whitlocke Anti. Ray was a proud retired veteran of the United States Marine Corps where he served for 33 years. Following his retirement Ray was the head rifle coach for 12 years at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD. Ray was an active member of the United States Marine Corps Distinguished Shooters Association and the Pitt County Wildlife Club.
Ray's life was of selfless service devoted to so many as a faithful son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, friend, coach and patriot. Ray will be greatly missed by the many who knew and loved him.
Surviving are: Wife of 34 years, Blanche Dudley Anti, of Winterville, NC; Daughters, Sharyn Anti, and Shelle McCollum;
Son, Michael Anti and wife, Anne Anti; Step-children, Lisa Goltermann and Stephanie Watson.
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Leonard Remaly
May 3, 2024
I remember shooting at Camp Petty for decades, and for a number of those trips to Perry, Ray was my block officer. He was my block officer for a number of years in a row, and always had some kind words. He also knew our son Jim who was the top Drexel Small Bore and Air Marksman Drexel ever had. Ray had kind words about Jim the time I visited Navy during a match with Drexel. Ray enriched the sport of competitive small-bore shooting for people that interacted with him. The sport of small bore shooting will be diminished with Mikes passing.
Len Remaly - Wilbraham, MA
BRIAN LANG
May 2, 2024
I am Ray's mailman for 18 years, I thought the world of that guy!!! He was great to Mr & I always looked forward to seeing him & talking with him!!!! I will miss Ray Anti! Prayers to his family.
April Peaden
April 30, 2024
In 2003, I joined Farmville Shooting team. Mr. Ray was my rifle coach. He spent MANY days with me at Flanagan Farm practicing. Thank you for everything Mr. Ray - 10X
To the family, I am so sorry for your loss. He was a good man.
April Cobb Peaden
David Anti
April 30, 2024
Joanne and I offer our condolences to Raymond´s family.
David Anti
A long lost 1st cousin.
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Shelle McCollum
April 29, 2024
It´s already been 10 days, which is hard to believe. I told Kaelyn the other day that I can deal with you passing away, it´s the fact that you´re gone forever that´s hard to deal with. You and Grandma are the only ones that send us birthday and Christmas cards, you´ve always been so consistent in everything you do. I´m going to miss the cards, the `Love, Dad´. I´ll miss talking with you on the phone weekly.
I hear your voice all the time, for as many years as I can remember I´ve repeated your words to my daughters and employees, even to myself, the instructions on how to do things the right way!! It´s rare that you were ever wrong .
Childhood was tough but adulthood was awesome! Thank you Dad for your love and support. I will miss you every day.
Shelle
Ken Minnick
April 27, 2024
My name is Ken Minnick and Gunnar Anti was a very inspirational leader to me as a young Marine. We served together during Vietnam at Nam Phong. I was just a very young bright eyed Corporal at the time and he was my OIC. He rotated back to the U. S. before me and as luck would have it I followed him to Quantico, VA where I worked for him again during my last year on active duty. I was the only enlisted Marine invited to his home for a Christmas party in 1974 along with my wife, so Gunnar Anti liked me for some reason. I kind of followed in his footsteps a bit as a CWO in a USMC Reserve Infantry Unit after I left active duty. Gunnar Anti was feared by some, but respected by all who knew him. I will never forget him just like I will never forget my Drill Instructor´s. I truly regret that I failed to keep in contact with him after I left active duty. I can still remember how proud he was of his kids and their achievements in shooting and other activities. Not certain of this, but I believe my daughter and son-in-law (both Marines) were attending Annapolis during his tenure at USNA. My condolences to all his family members, friends, and associates. Fair winds and following seas Gunnar.
Semper Fidelis,
Ken Minnick
Retired NCIS
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