Raymond J Holmes

Raymond J Holmes passed away on Thursday, February 23,2017 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Newark and resided in Colonia for 46 years.

Raymond proudly served our country in the Army during the Vietnam War.   He was employed as manager for NJ Bell in Newark for 25 years, retiring 25 years ago.  Ray’s interests included Aviation, and WW 2 History.

Raymond is survived by his wife of 52 years Joyce Holmes, his children Raymond Holmes and his wife Joanne and Jonathan Holmes, also 7 grandchildren Ian, Abigail, Sydney, Jonathan, Connor, Caidan and Brady.

  Private Services were handled by the Gosselin Funeral Home. Edison Family request donations in his loving memory to:  Avenel-Colonia First Aid Squad 105 Avenel Street, Avenel, NJ 07001.