MARTIN THOMAS GRAY

Born in Cleveland, OH, Marty was the son of the late Martin (Barney) Gray and Hattie Gray.  A proud US Army Veteran, Marty served in Vietnam for 1968 – 1969 where he received the Meritorious Service Medal against Communist Aggression in Vietnam, Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 4 bronze service stars, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and the Meritorious Unit Commendation.  He was a proud member of Plumbers Local #55 for 60 years and was very active in many positions in the local including managing the Plumber’s Softball Team and was a Business Representative from 1988 – 2004 when he retired. Marty was a Hall of Fame Member for the Ohio State Boxers Association, 2 time Ohio State Drag Racing Champion 1962 & 1963, a Lifetime Member of the American Legion and a Member of the Loyal Order of Moose.

Survivors include his loving wife, Charlene F. Gray of Murrells Inlet, SC; sons, Martin E. (Gina) Gray, Curtis S. Gray and Shawn P. (Tara) Gray; grandchildren, Nick Gonzales, Rick Gray, Victoria Gray, Patrick Gray, Micky Gray and Brycen Gray (deceased); great granddaughter, Avianna Gray; siblings, James Gray, Marilyn Gray Nativio (Rudy Nativio, deceased), Kathleen Gray (Donald) Mocarski, Tommy (Patty) Gray and several nieces and nephews.

Contributions in lieu of flowers are requested to the Brycen Gray Memorial Foundation, 17784 Drake Road, Strongsville, Ohio 44136. 

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday - February 9, 2022 from 6 - 8 PM at THE A. RIPEPI AND SONS FUNERAL HOME, 18149 BAGLEY ROAD, MIDDLEBURG HEGIHTS, OHIO 44130 (WEST of I 71)