Ray completed his school age years in SF, Ca. After graduating from High School, he married his high school sweetheart, Pat. They were married for 62 years until she passed away in 2018.
Ray had a couple of delivery service jobs and then worked at Ampex prior to finding his forever career as a SF Firefighter, which he loved. He retired from the Fire Dept and then he and Pat moved to Roseville, Ca.
They had 2 children, Linda, and Kari. He was a loving father and a special man, adored by many. His passion for riding and racing motorcycles and fast cars will forever be remembered.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pat and his daughter, Kari. He is survived by his daughter Linda, as well as his brothers, Ken, and Chuck. He had 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
The funeral will be a private ceremony remembering him in the presence of close family and friends.