Raymond Gustav Person
Raymond Gustav Person
Raymond Gustav Person, 85, of Newtown, died suddenly November 3, at Waterbury Hospital. He was born in Bridgeport, the son of Anna (Ericksson) and Oscar Person.
A lifelong Newtown resident, Mr Person grew up on the family farm on Currituck Road, and was a graduate of Newtown High School, Cass of 1945.
He also served in both the Merchant Marine and the US Army. Mr Person retired from Bridgeport Machines after 35 years of service.
He loved yard work, reading, and listening to music from the Big Band era.
His beloved wife of 59 years, Julia (Walther) Person; his daughter Susan Lee Person of Sandy Hook; brother Eric of Fairfield; sister in-law Lucille Person of Enfield; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Leota and Harvey Rasmussen of Newtown and Betty and Fred Mertens of Claremore, Okla., survive Mr Person. He was predeceased by his brother Roland and sister Muriel Person Frank.
Funeral services and interment in Newtown Village Cemetery will be private. There are no calling hours.
Memorial donations may be made to The Salvation Army, 30 Elm Street, Bridgeport CT 06604.
The Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street, Newtown, is serving the family.
The Newtown Bee       November 9, 2012