He was born on October 17, 1953, in Trenton, New Jersey. Raymond was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend.
Raymond was born and raised in Levittown, PA. He graduated from Pennsbury High School in 1971. Raymond worked many jobs in his lifetime. He would do any job as long as his family was provided for. In his later years, he worked for Trap Rock as a quarryman and Congoleum as a maintenance mechanic. In the early 2000’s, Raymond started his own business as an ice cream man. He called it Mr. Mustache’s Ice Cream, which fit for the man who was famous for his handlebar mustache.
In his younger years, Raymond was an amateur boxer. He boxed for the All-Stars of Bristol Township. Nicknamed “Bull”, Ray was known for his unpolished, relentless fighting techniques. He followed this relentless fight throughout life, overcoming many obstacles. In his late forties, Ray found passion in power lifting. He placed 17th in the United States for powerlifting. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, working on cars, taking motorcycle rides, collecting coins and being a “Mr. Fix-it” for anyone and everyone who needed help.
Raymond is survived by his loving wife, Virginia Ceriani, his daughters Sara Ceriani (David) and Raelynn Ceriani (Dominic), his brother Carl Ceriani (Barbara), his sister Ramona Mellor (Edward), his grandchildren Christopher Curran, CJ Curran, Wyatt McNaughton, Wesley McNaughton, Watson McNaughton, and Mallory McNaughton, as well as many nephews, cousins, and other family members.
He was welcomed in heaven by his father, Raymond A. Ceriani Sr., his mother, Laurene Ceriani, his sisters Lisa Ceriani and Tina Menendez, his first wife Patricia Ceriani, his son Raymond Ceriani III, his daughter Lisa Ceriani, and many friends and loved ones.
A memorial service in honor of Raymond A. Ceriani Jr. will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, from 1 pm until 4 pm at the James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, 2200 Trenton Road, Levittown, PA 19056. The funeral service will commence at 4 pm.
Ray will be deeply missed by all who knew him, but his memory will forever live on in the hearts of those he touched.
