Raymond Cole Obituary

Raymond Norman Cole
Raymond Norman Cole, age 91, of Milford, beloved husband of the late Joan Mae Smith passed away on December 24, 2022 at Bridgeport Hospital. Raymond was born in Milford on May 4, 1931 to the late LeRoy Nearing and Elizabeth Hubay Cole. He attended Milford Schools. Ray was a beach boy. He was in the Air Force during the Korean War. He loved his family, and his family loved him. Ray was a baseball coach for little league years ago. He was a sports fan, watching all sports on TV. He was employed by Allison Co., and Paige Wilson before going to Sikorsky Aircraft. He was so proud to work at Sikorsky and he retired there. He traveled across the county two times with Joan. He loved going to the casinos and playing the lottery and scratch offs. He enjoyed sitting in his chair on his front porch, relaxing with his son, LeRoy. He loved his son, LeRoy, for being there for him and taking very well care of him. He leaves his three children, LeRoy Cole, Deborah Trumpower and Elaine Casey, three grandchildren, Kristine Casey, Patricia Casey and Courtney Swift and several nieces and nephews. Raymond was predeceased by his sisters, Janet Ryan and Arlene Rice and his grandson, Shawn Watson.
Raymond wants to thank Patricia Lasse Pihonak and Nancy Loch Depolo both from Milford. Also, thanking them for visiting Raymond and his son, LeRoy, and bringing food over to Raymond's house. Patricia and Nancy are very caring and loving people. Raymond and Leroy also want to thank Raymond's nephew, Keith Ryan, of Seymour, for helping and being there for LeRoy. God Bless all. No services are planned and please no donations. To leave an online condolence, please visit, www.gregoryfdoylefuneralhome.com .