Raymond John Underwood's Obituary
Underwood, Raymond J. 73, of Clearwater, passed away peacefully, on October 17, 2014, after a long battle with cancer. He was born in East Orange, N. J. and resided in Newark during his adolescent years. He graduated from Arts High School in Newark and moved to Clearwater 39 years ago. Ray was employed with Wm. B. Reily Companies for 29 years and was a die-hard New York Giants fan.
He is survived by his adoring wife of 39 years Ruthann Underwood, Sons:
Raymond Underwood (Lissette), Francis W McArdle; Daughters: Gynine
Underwood, Stefanie Tavaglione (Chris), Mary TenBieg (Joe) and Kathleen
Pruett; Grandchildren: Cooper Underwood, Claire Underwood, Brian McArdle,
Alex McArdle, Trey Martinez, Alex Tavaglione, Jack Tavaglione, Pamela-Jo Reilly, Allee-Jo TenBieg, Bradley Baker, Jayme-Jo TenBieg, Jesse Pruett, Benjamin Pruett, Cameron Pruett; Great-granddaughter: Adeline Reilly; Sisters: Pat Underwood, Barbara Kregg, Cathy Possomotto and Frances Marsh.
He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and great- grandfather.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in his name at www.merkelcell.org.
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