Dell, Raymond J., 84, a long-time resident of the Hollywood area passed away on April 18, 2008. He moved here with his wife and children in 1962. The son of the late C. Raymond Dell and Cecilia Buser Dell, he was born in Reading, PA on December 7, 1923. Raymond was a member of the first graduating class of Reading Central Catholic High School. A WWII veteran, he served with the U.S. Army in the South Pacific. At the time of his retirement from the U.S. Postal Service, he was station supervisor at the West Hollywood Post Office. He was an active member of the Beverly Hills Condo Association as well as Realtor for the Condo. He was also a Eucharistic Minister at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church of West Hollywood. Raymond was predeceased by his first wife, Rosemarie Dietz, in 1973 and, most recently, by his second wife, Catherine Gonot. He is survived by his five children, Joseph and his wife, Joey, of Thousand Oaks, CA; Patrick and his wife, Rosella, of Sebring, FL; Eileen Stanley and her husband, Jack, of Daytona Beach, FL; Roseanne Finney and her husband, Kenneth, of Davie, FL; and Theresa Baker and her companion, Thomas Richmond, of Palm City, FL; also his brother, Joseph, and his wife, Angela, of Reading, PA; his sister, Marie Ciotti, of Reading, PA; his sister, Catherine, of Reading, PA; his brother, Francis, of Oxnard, CA and his sister-in-law, Evelyn, of Reading, PA; 16 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Edward, Bernard and Thomas. He is also survived by the children of his second marriage, Carl Gonot and his wife, Terri, of South Carolina; Phil Gonot and his wife, Kathy, of Deerfield Beach, FL and Steve Gonot of Deerfield Beach, FL Visitation will be Wednesday, April 23, 2008 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Boyd’s Hollywood Blvd. Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, South State Rd. 7, Miramar, FL at 10:00 AM on Thursday, April 24, 2008. Interment will follow at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery in North Lauderdale, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Treasure Coast Hospice, 1204 SE Indian St., Stuart, FL 34997.
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Paula and Ralph Coley and family (Port St. Lucie, FL US)
April 22, 2008, 12:00 am
Dearest Theresa, Tom, and family,
Our very deepest condolences to each of you at this time of loss. Words seem so inadequate at a time like this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please know that we are here for you if you need anything, we are just a phone call away. Cherish the happy memories of your father that you hold in your heart; these can never be taken from you. May the Lord wrap His arms around each of you and comfort you in your hours of need. Love and God Bless always.
Josephine Corriveau (Pembroke Pines FL US)
April 23, 2008, 12:00 am
I remember Ray as helping count during our Mardi Gras. One year, he had to play cards Thurs night, and I jokingly told him he had to bring me an excuse slip. I work in a school. When he came in on the next night, he brought me a written excuse note from his card buddies.
Ray was always ready to help and serve the Parish of St. Stephen Church. He is missed.
Dennis & Judy Dell (Sinking Spring PA US)
April 24, 2008, 12:00 am
Our condolences to all. I recall all the pinochle games we played and how he always made the best out of what the cards he was dealt.It was always a pleasure to see him. And yes ,sometimes though you may not have a great hand you can always make the best of it.God bless.Dennis
Dawn Dell-Gillilan (Sebring FL US)
April 24, 2008, 12:00 am
I can close my eyes and see your beaming smile. You always had one. You will be dearly missed Pop-Pop! I love you!
Your Loving Grand Daughter
Dawn
Ken Snyder (Wyomissing PA US)
April 24, 2008, 12:00 am
Pat, Joe, Eileen our deepest sympathy to you and your familes. I remember the time we visited Hollywood right after High School and your Dad taking us to play golf and correcting all the bad addresses we used on the post cards. Our best wishes and may his legacy live on in all your memories!
Father John Hanley, OMI (Tewksbury MA US)
April 25, 2008, 12:00 am
I thoroughly enjoyed my friendship with Ray while I was pastor of St. Stephen’s. I can still recall, with great joy, having Ray and Kathy, dressed as clowns, assisting with Communion at our Halloween Mass. God grant him eternal rest.
Joseph & Deborah Ciotti (Gainesville GA US)
April 30, 2008, 12:00 am
Our deepest condolences. We have many fond memories of Uncle Ray.