On Wednesday, July 24th, 2013 at 6:30am from Green Acres Manor, Michael F. Bray, Sr., 68, of Toms River, took an express train marked Heaven bound to meet our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. He was born in Manhattan on March 15, 1945 to Arthur and Francine. Michael attended Boys and Girls High School in Brooklyn, New York. Michael was strong minded, family oriented, mechanically inclined, and a jack of all trades. He was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He met his wife, Dorothy in 1965. They were later married on July 8, 1970. They resided in the Bronx, NY prior to moving to Toms River, NJ in 1991. He worked for Revlon in Edison, New Jersey for over 18 years and then for VEP in Jackson, New Jersey for over 7 years. Michael was a member of the Gospel Liberators in the Bronx, New York and loved working on cars, especially his Grand Marquis. Michael also obtained his certification in plumbing. Surviving are his loving wife of 43 years Dorothy, children Shawn and wife Angela Bray of Toms River, Michael and Kimberly Bray of the Bronx, Selena Bullock of Bayville, Curtis and wife Joann Bray of Lakehurst and Michael and wife Lisa Bray of Toms River, sisters Geanie and husband Jimmy Ferrell of Virginia, Ann and husband Michael Hopkins of the Bronx and Sharon Thompson of Queens, brother Arthur Bray Jr. of Delaware. Michael has 7 sister-in-laws and 5 brother-in –laws. Michael was blessed with 19 Grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday, July 28th, from 5-7pm located at Quinn Hopping Funeral Home 26 Mule Rd. Toms River, NJ 08757 and Monday July 29th, 2013 from 10-11am at Harmony Ministries located at 401 Chestnut St. Lakehurst, NJ 08733. A Funeral Service will follow at 11am. Interment will be private. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.quinn-hoppingfh.com
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