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RAYMOND PAUL CELEDINAS Age 86, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL passed away peacefully on July 9, 2008 after an extended illness. Born in Roundup, Montana on September 15, 1921, he was a resident of Palm Beach County since 1956. Ray was a US Navy Veteran and served in WW II. Ray founded a local Insurance Agency in 1959 which has grown to become one of the largest privately held insurance agencies nationally serving over 20,000 families and businesses. Ray leaves behind his loving wife Ann of 52 years, his son Ray Celedinas and wife Kim and two granddaughters Taylor and Payton. The Celedinas Family would like to express their sincere gratitude to all of Ray's physicians including Dr. Dennis Egitto, Dr. Jack Waterman and Dr. Daniel Peters as well as his private caretakers Beverly Caines and Mavis Bowie and the staff of Palm Beach Gardens Hospital and Garden Court for the level of care and service provided over many years. The family will receive friends on Friday (TODAY), July 11, 2008 at HOWARD-PRICE FUNERAL HOME, 754 US Highway One, North Palm Beach, FL 33408 (848-9641) from 5-7:30 pm. A private family service has been planned at St. Clare's Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Ray's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Tribute Department, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries

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Published by The Palm Beach Post on Jul. 11, 2008.

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Gary Kiley

July 12, 2008

Ray and Kim,
Our hearts are saddened, and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Memories of our parents lifetime of love and guidance warm our lives and memories forever.
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