Raymond 'Ray"James Christie, Jr. Obituary (1940

Raymond James Christie, Jr. Raymond James Christie, Jr., from Byram, NJ and the Mayfair section of Philadelphia, passed away on February 4, 2025, at the age of 84. Born August 15, 1940, to Raymond and Anna Christie. Raymond attended St. Matthew's school, loved playing all CYO sports, was a proud graduate of Lasalle High School class of 1958, and was an active alumnus. He graduated from LaSalle College in 1962 with an accounting degree, while at the same time was in the ROTC and then went on to the Army Reserves. He enjoyed spending summers at grandparents' home in Stone Harbor with cousins. Ray was a loving husband to Beverly, whom he met on Valentine's Day, 1988. They were engaged in 5 weeks and married for 37 years. He was a loving father to Karen (Erwin), Susan (Gary) and Maureen, a loving stepdad to Karen (Mark), Pam (Ed) and Donna. He was a devoted grandfather to Stephen, Alexa, Matthew, Nicole, Allyson, Timothy (AJ), Elizabeth (Myles), Robert, Michael, Kevin (Alyssa), Emily, Michael, Maya, Margaret and Carli, and one great grandson, Nathaniel. Survived by his brother Tom, who was his best friend, and sister-in-law Terry. Ray was sure to make friends wherever he went, always guaranteed a good conversation and sure to fill the room with laughter. He enriched the lives of all who knew him and was always there to lend a helping hand. He never missed his grandchildren's celebrations and events and knew all the children in the neighborhood by name. He was proud of his home, family and community. Ray was a member of St. Kateri Church in Sparta for 35 years. He loved taking his family on his pontoon boat on Lake Hopatcong, NJ. Summers on LBI, NJ was a favorite vacation spot. Ray and Beverly loved spending winters in Florida, traveled cross country, and he even found his way to China. He loved watching sports, especially his beloved Philly teams. We are all blessed to have had Ray in our lives. There will be a celebration of Raymond's life in New Jersey at a date to be announced. Relatives and friends are invited to Raymond's viewing at Saint Matthew Church, 3000 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19149 on Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 9:15am to 10:15am, followed by a mass there at 10:30am. Interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Cerebral Palsy Association of Philadelphia would be appreciated.