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Gerald Ray Obituary

Ray , Geral``d, 63 , a resident of Hollywood, FL for 35 years, formerly of Chicago, IL passed away Saturday, February 24, 2007. Beloved husband of Arlene (nee Orlove); a loving father of Bari (Michael) Becker, Elizabeth (John) Cook; an adored son of Mildrian and the late Leon Ray; a cherished Papa of Hailey, Lexie and Joey Becker and Justin Cook; a fond brother of Gregory, Brian, and Clifford (Donna); brother-in-law, Bob (Randy) Orlove; sister-in-law, Laurie Schufeldt; a proud uncle of many nieces and nephews. Past President of South Florida Auto Dealers Assn. and Broward County Auto Dealers Assn, past chairman of South Florida Int. Auto Show. A 32nd Degree Mason and Shriner. Jerry and Arlene are one of the founding families of Temple Solel in Hollywood. Jerry's friends and family will always remember him for his quick wit, sense of humor, giving and loving ways. The family requests memorial contributions to Temple Solel or the Charity of your Choice. Funeral services Tuesday, (TODAY) February 27th, 2:00PM at
LEVITT WEINSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL
BETH DAVID MEMORIAL GARDENS
3201 NW 72nd Ave.
Hollywood (954) 963-2400

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Published by Sun-Sentinel on Feb. 27, 2007.

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Ron & sherri Peeples

March 2, 2007

arlene,
our thoughts and prayers are with you,we will miss jerry deeply.

sherri and Ron

Wendy Chernin

February 28, 2007

Bari, Liz and Arlene,

So sorry to hear the sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love,

Wendy

Ethel & Sid Fein

February 28, 2007

Arlene,
We were deeply saddened to learn of Gerry's passing and want to extend our sincere condolences to you and your family. Although we have not seen you in recent times, we have very fond memories of our friendship and that of our families. Our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.

stuart cooper

February 28, 2007

No one told me till today. I will say kadish for him. May his sole receive an alia. My the pain of his loss fade by the joy of his memory.

hailey

February 28, 2007

I am sorry mommy, nana , aunt liz and the rest of the family.

Love,
Hailey

Hailey

February 28, 2007

Im so sorry nana mommy aunt liz and the rest love Hailey

Mark Fein

February 27, 2007

I am sorry to hear of the news. My thoughts and best wishes go out to the entire family - especially Arlene, Liz & Bari.

Beverly Bachrach

February 27, 2007

Dear Arlene,

The memories I share with you, Jerry and your family will always remain in my heart.

I love you all.

Beverly Bachrach

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