Raymond L Jacob

Raymond Lewis Jacob Sr. age 76, who resided in Monroe, Ct for 43 years; battled a long illness with Cancer. He enjoyed seeing Monroe go from a rural area to suburbia. His years in Monroe were with fond memories. He was in remission for 13 years before falling back to this illness. He was a resident of Gardiner Heights for the past 2 ½ years where he gave his illness a gallant fight. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Ada Jacob, two sons Raymond Jacob of Milford, CT, and Christopher and wife Leigh-Ann Jacob of Oxford, CT. He had three grandchildren Kyle Jacob who is currently in the Air Force and Tyler and Molly Jacob. Kyle mother Beth Brooks of Oxford, CT. Ray and Chris are owners of R&C Auto Body in Shelton, CT. This was one of his dreams and was so proud of their accomplishments. He enjoyed his life with his grandchildren, as he had lost his family at a very young age. He was predeceased by one sister, Arlene Rooney, his sister in-law Marguerite Finders and brother in-law Otto Finders. He enjoyed spending time with his dog Puckin a true blue friend that came to visit in the nursing home every day. Everyone loved seeing Ray with his dog. Friends may call on Thursday, October 27 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM in the Spadaccino and Leo P. Gallagher & Son Community Funeral Home, 315 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe CT. A Memorial Service will also take place on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 7:30pm at the funeral home.