RAYMOND WILLIAM CANTY JR.

MEMORIAL DONATIONS MAY BE MADE IN RAYMOND'S NAME TO: MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY 1384 PERRINEVILLE ROAD MONROE TWP., NEW JERSEY 08831 www.nj.wish.org OR TO: WEST MILFORD FIRST AID SQUAD PO BOX 387 WESTMILFORD, NEW JERSEY 07840 www.wmfas.org VISITATION: SUNDAY: DECEMBER 29, 2024 1PM TO 5PM STICKLE-SOLTESZ FUNERAL HOME PRAYER SERVICE: MONDAY: DECEMBER 30, 2024 10AM STICKLE-SOLTESZ FUNERAL HOME INTERMENT: FOLLOWING PRAYER SERVICE WARWICK CEMETERY WARWICK, NEW YORK Raymond William Canty, Jr., 74 years, of West Milford, New Jersey passed away at his residence on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on May 15, 1950 in Paterson, New Jersey and raised in Butler, NJ to the late Elizabeth (nee Padusnak) and the late Raymond William Canty, Sr. Raymond was a proud member of the US Navy from 1970 to 1976; serving on the USS Oriskany. He married Jill (nee Schwaeble) in 1976 and resided in West Milford. Raymond was an electrician with IBEW Local 102; and worked with Modern Electric out of Clifton, New Jersey. He had an incredible knowledge of cars and a love of speed. He loved watching Saturday morning cartoons on TV and Sunday morning breakfast, either going out to eat or making the best pancakes at home. Some of his favorite times were going to the drag races in Englishtown. He found the most joy spending time with his wife, his girls and his grandchildren going for rides in his cars. He will be remembered by his gentle spirit and his kind heart; he was always there to lend a helping hand or offer a ride. He was predeceased by parents Elizabeth and Raymond Canty and his brother Daniel Canty in 2022. Raymond is survived by his beloved wife Jill; his loving two daughters Dacia Julia and Shanna Raye; his sons-in-law Bryan and David; his cherished grandchildren, who called him “Sir”, Emma Brae, Kadie Lynn, Brett Stephen, Brandan Ray and Averi Grace; his dear siblings: Betty Ann, John, Patricia “Patty”, William “Billy”, Rayona, and Michael; as well as his best friend Mark. In his spare time, Ray was a member of the North Jersey Street Rod Association. The family will receive visitors on Sunday, December 29, 2024 from 1pm to 5pm at the Stickle-Soltesz Funeral Home, 187 La Rue Road, Newfoundland, New Jersey 07435. The prayer service will take place on Monday, December 30, 2024 at 10am at the funeral home followed by the interment at Warwick Cemetery in Warwick, New York. Memorial donations may be made in Raymond’s name to: Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey; 1384 Perrineville Road, Monroe Twp., New Jersey 08831; www.nj.wish.org or to: West Milford First Aid Squad; PO Box 387, West Milford, New Jersey 07480; www.wmfas.org On line condolences and directions: www.sticklesolteszfuneralhome.com.

RAYMOND WILLIAM CANTY JR.

May 15, 1950 - December 24, 2024