Raymond Ekstowicz

Raymond Ekstowicz obituary, Somerset, NJ

Raymond Ekstowicz

Raymond Ekstowicz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gleason Funeral Home of Somerset on Dec. 7, 2025.
Raymond D. Ekstowicz
Mr. Raymond Ekstowicz passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Somerset Woods Care Center in Somerset. He was seventy-five years old.
Mr. Ekstowicz was born in Bayonne and raised there. He graduated from Bayonne High School. He enlisted in the Unites States Army Reserves and served his country faithfully.
In 1977, Mr. Ekstowicz and his wife Anne moved to Somerset NJ where the young couple would raise their growing family. He volunteered his time as a baseball coach with Franklin Township Little League. He enjoyed spending time with his family at his lake house and boating on Lake Wallenpaupack in Pennsylvania.
He was employed by Imperial Transportation for a number of years. He retired as a logistics manager from Kuehne and Nagel in Jersey City.
Mr. Ekstowicz was predeceased by his siblings, Barbara Rodig and Joey Ekstowicz.
He is survived by his loving wife, Anne Ekstowicz and their children, Paul Ekstowicz and his wife Jennifer and Dana Tanzola. He is also survived by his grandchildren Noah, Lily and Gino.
Immediate services were held privately. A memorial service will be scheduled in the future.

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