Mr. Raymond A. Carbone, 78, of Colts Neck passed away at home on Tuesday morning, October 20th, 2020. He was born in Jersey City. He married his wife Mary Lou 54 years ago, and they lived in Weehawken. IN 1984, they moved to Colts Neck where they remained. Raymond was a college graduate and earned …
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Mr. Raymond A. Carbone, 78, of Colts Neck passed away at home on Tuesday morning, October 20th, 2020. He was born in Jersey City. He married his wife Mary Lou 54 years ago, and they lived in Weehawken. IN 1984, they moved to Colts Neck where they remained.
Raymond was a college graduate and earned a Bachelor degree in Mathematics and Physics. Prior to his retirement he was involved in Corporate Sales in Computers for the Digital Equipment Corp. One of the loves of his life was being a member of the Positive Earth Driving Club here in NJ. They were a British car club, and they drove British cars. He is the proud owner of a 1964 3000 Mark 3 Austin Healey, and a Triumph as well. He and his wife travelled extensively to many places with his Austin Healy, including the annual Colts Neck Memorial Day parade each year.
Raymond was a tinkerer, and loved working with his hands and figuring things out. He also redesigned some parts for the Austin Healey, and had a few articles published as well. He was a helpful, caring man.
He was always available to help anyone that needed assistance. He was very patriotic. He was a Roman Catholic, and was a very social person who just loved being with family and friends as often as he could.
He loved his friends, and he loved his cars, and most of all he loved his family.
He especially loved the time he was able to spend with his grandchildren, and times attending their sporting events, hockey games, etc. He is the proud grandfather to 6 grandchildren – granddaughters who sail in California, and at least one grandson who is a clone of him – loving to tinker and work with his hands. Holidays were special to him and he enjoyed Thanksgiving and Christmas with the family and the grandchildren. Raymond also enjoyed music, with Jan and Dean, Peter, Paul, and Mary, Neil Diamond, and John Denver being his favorites.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Mary Lou, his son Raymond and his wife Pei of Manalapan, his daughter Kara and her husband Gregory Ivancich of Manhattan Beach, Calif., his 6 grandchildren, and a sister Geraldine Brick of Ft. Myers, Fla.
Visitation will be on Friday, October 23rd from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 South Holmdel Road, Holmdel.
Masks are required.
To leave a message of condolence or to share a favorite memory please visit Raymond’s page at www.Holmdelfuneralhome.com.
John w Carter
left a message on December 15, 2020:
I always enjoyed reading his contributions to the Healey group. We will miss him.
Valerie (Ragucci) Guerin
left a message on October 31, 2020:
Mrs. Carbone, Ray, Kara, we’re so sorry and have been praying for your comfort. Mr. Carbone’s memory has always been such a positive, wonderful influence in my childhood. When you moved to Colts Neck I remember the welcome he gave me and how he reinforced my appreciation for being outdoors. Ray and Kara, you guys were always such a testament to what a kind man he was. So much love to you all, and continued prayers, from Val, Mark, Cora, Stephen and Amelie.
Carol Kyle
left a message on October 26, 2020:
I had known Ray for nearly 11 years. He was such a sweet, kind man, a real gentleman -- so unusual these days. We had many a wonderful chat over the years at our British car club meetings and events. I will really miss him but feel comforted knowing that he is smiling on us all. Whenever we are on a car club drive, I am sure Ray will be there with us in spirit. How he loved his Austin-Healey 3000. It was a beautiful British car and owned by someone who really appreciated its beauty and performance. RIP, friend. Until we meet again . . . .
Evelinn Nieb
left a message on October 26, 2020:
I am so sorry to hear of Ray's passing. He was always a joy to have at our house, where he and Dad would sit in the driveway and talk. He was so kind and generous. May piece be with the family during this time.
Lisa Routel
left a message on October 25, 2020:
I will miss Ray so much, and will remember his kind heart, colorful stores, and adventurous spirit. He was the type of person where you could always just pick up where you left off in a conversation, even if significant time had passed between you. Luckily, I was able to catch up with him at a family reunion last year. After I told him I used to work at Jaguar Land Rover, he immediately responded and conveyed his passion for British luxury cars. Always the Renaissance man, he told me about his Austin Healey and how he personalized it and kept it in mint condition. He even shared a beautiful picture of himself sitting in the car surrounded by his grandchildren. The picture captured Ray’s essence - light hearted fun, craftsmanship and invention, and most importantly, family first.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Steve Byers
left a message on October 24, 2020:
Ray and I never met personally, but we had a long e-mail friendship since both of us were proud owners of an Austin-Healey BJ8. Besides being an owner, I have kept the BJ8 Registry database since 1997 and Ray was a very enthusiastic supporter of the registry and that gave us frequent occasion to correspond with each other. I was very sorry to learn of Ray's illness and passing. My sincere condolences to his family and friends on losing a fine man. Rest in peace, my friend, and may there be Healeys in Heaven....
Ken Kyle, PEDC President
left a message on October 23, 2020:
All of us at the Positive Earth Drivers Club are deeply saddened by Ray's passing. As our longest-standing member, Ray was a font of knowledge about club history, and I never tired of talking to him about it. Ray was a true gentleman and a genuinely nice guy who loved to share his knowledge and enthusiasm with the rest of us, and we'll all miss him dearly.
ernest caponegro
left a message on October 23, 2020:
Our deepest condolences, we know he's in a better place on an endless road trip, the suns out the top is down and in 5th gear.
John Routel
left a message on October 23, 2020:
When we were kids, my brother and I were fortunate to be able to grow up with a cousin like Ray. I remember one time when we were all spending part of the summer at our bungalow on the Delaware River, Ray displayed his knack for figuring things out.On a windy day he tied a sheet around two oars and put them in our rickety little row boat. As Ray expected, the wind caught the sheets and sped us past the boats with motors. It was a fun time.
Alice Albertalli
left a message on October 23, 2020:
I always enjoyed our conversations about our daughters and LBI.
Rest in Peace, you will be missed.
Alan Gruskos
left a message on October 23, 2020:
It has to be well over 25 years since I first met Ray at a Positive Earth Driver's Club meeting. As a new member of the club Ray and Mary Lou quickly made my wife and I feel welcome with their friendly and kind personalities. We had the love of the British car hobby in common, but Ray was much more than just a British car club friend. Ray was always ready and willing to help out with whatever you needed. When I bought a property to start a business Ray jumped right in and help fix the place up and doing everything he could to help us succeed. It was this kindness and the fun we had working on and driving our cars together that I will miss greatly. A person of Ray's caliber doesn't come along very often and he will be missed by everyone that knew him. My sincerest sympathy to the Carbone family.
Ronald Stucker
left a message on October 22, 2020:
To Rays family I am truly sorry for your loss. I knew Ray for a very short time. But as I will explain He knew of my Family for over 55 years. Last fall while attending the Brits in the Beach car show I came across some beautiful Austin Healey cars. While talking to my wife all about these cars the owner came up to me and told me It seems you know a lot about these cars. I proceeded to tell him I grew up around these cars and my family had a foreign car parts business . Ray then asked where it was located I told him Staten Island. He told me there was a place where he used to go for parts for his 3000 on Staten Island . He said the place was Stuckers Auto Parts. I then Introduced myself, Hi I'm Ronald Stucker. The look on Rays face was unforgettable. He then proceeded to tell me some stories about having dealt with my late Dad (this was in the mid and late 60s). He told me that some of the parts on the car came from the yard. He then insisted that I had to and MUST join the club to keep up the old tradition of people who know about and love these beautiful old cars. I started learning about these cars at a very early age 6 or 7 years old. I am so sad about Ray not being at the meetings any longer . The last meeting I saw him in Feb. I brought a couple of pictures of my dad working on an old Healey taken in the mid 60s. Ray just looked at it and shook his head. I am again saying I am so sorry for your loss and telling you even though I only knew him a short time he left a huge impression on me . My sincere sympathy to the entire family Ron Stucker.
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John w Carter
left a message on December 15, 2020:
I always enjoyed reading his contributions to the Healey group. We will miss him.
Valerie (Ragucci) Guerin
left a message on October 31, 2020:
Mrs. Carbone, Ray, Kara, we’re so sorry and have been praying for your comfort. Mr. Carbone’s memory has always been such a positive, wonderful influence in my childhood. When you moved to Colts Neck I remember the welcome he gave me and how he reinforced my appreciation for being outdoors. Ray and Kara, you guys were always such a testament to what a kind man he was. So much love to you all, and continued prayers, from Val, Mark, Cora, Stephen and Amelie.
Carol Kyle
left a message on October 26, 2020:
I had known Ray for nearly 11 years. He was such a sweet, kind man, a real gentleman -- so unusual these days. We had many a wonderful chat over the years at our British car club meetings and events. I will really miss him but feel comforted knowing that he is smiling on us all. Whenever we are on a car club drive, I am sure Ray will be there with us in spirit. How he loved his Austin-Healey 3000. It was a beautiful British car and owned by someone who really appreciated its beauty and performance. RIP, friend. Until we meet again . . . .
Evelinn Nieb
left a message on October 26, 2020:
I am so sorry to hear of Ray's passing. He was always a joy to have at our house, where he and Dad would sit in the driveway and talk. He was so kind and generous. May piece be with the family during this time.
Lisa Routel
left a message on October 25, 2020:
I will miss Ray so much, and will remember his kind heart, colorful stores, and adventurous spirit. He was the type of person where you could always just pick up where you left off in a conversation, even if significant time had passed between you. Luckily, I was able to catch up with him at a family reunion last year. After I told him I used to work at Jaguar Land Rover, he immediately responded and conveyed his passion for British luxury cars. Always the Renaissance man, he told me about his Austin Healey and how he personalized it and kept it in mint condition. He even shared a beautiful picture of himself sitting in the car surrounded by his grandchildren. The picture captured Ray’s essence - light hearted fun, craftsmanship and invention, and most importantly, family first.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Steve Byers
left a message on October 24, 2020:
Ray and I never met personally, but we had a long e-mail friendship since both of us were proud owners of an Austin-Healey BJ8. Besides being an owner, I have kept the BJ8 Registry database since 1997 and Ray was a very enthusiastic supporter of the registry and that gave us frequent occasion to correspond with each other. I was very sorry to learn of Ray's illness and passing. My sincere condolences to his family and friends on losing a fine man. Rest in peace, my friend, and may there be Healeys in Heaven....
Ken Kyle, PEDC President
left a message on October 23, 2020:
All of us at the Positive Earth Drivers Club are deeply saddened by Ray's passing. As our longest-standing member, Ray was a font of knowledge about club history, and I never tired of talking to him about it. Ray was a true gentleman and a genuinely nice guy who loved to share his knowledge and enthusiasm with the rest of us, and we'll all miss him dearly.
ernest caponegro
left a message on October 23, 2020:
Our deepest condolences, we know he's in a better place on an endless road trip, the suns out the top is down and in 5th gear.
John Routel
left a message on October 23, 2020:
When we were kids, my brother and I were fortunate to be able to grow up with a cousin like Ray. I remember one time when we were all spending part of the summer at our bungalow on the Delaware River, Ray displayed his knack for figuring things out.On a windy day he tied a sheet around two oars and put them in our rickety little row boat. As Ray expected, the wind caught the sheets and sped us past the boats with motors. It was a fun time.
Alice Albertalli
left a message on October 23, 2020:
I always enjoyed our conversations about our daughters and LBI.
Rest in Peace, you will be missed.
Alan Gruskos
left a message on October 23, 2020:
It has to be well over 25 years since I first met Ray at a Positive Earth Driver's Club meeting. As a new member of the club Ray and Mary Lou quickly made my wife and I feel welcome with their friendly and kind personalities. We had the love of the British car hobby in common, but Ray was much more than just a British car club friend. Ray was always ready and willing to help out with whatever you needed. When I bought a property to start a business Ray jumped right in and help fix the place up and doing everything he could to help us succeed. It was this kindness and the fun we had working on and driving our cars together that I will miss greatly. A person of Ray's caliber doesn't come along very often and he will be missed by everyone that knew him. My sincerest sympathy to the Carbone family.
Ronald Stucker
left a message on October 22, 2020:
To Rays family I am truly sorry for your loss. I knew Ray for a very short time. But as I will explain He knew of my Family for over 55 years. Last fall while attending the Brits in the Beach car show I came across some beautiful Austin Healey cars. While talking to my wife all about these cars the owner came up to me and told me It seems you know a lot about these cars. I proceeded to tell him I grew up around these cars and my family had a foreign car parts business . Ray then asked where it was located I told him Staten Island. He told me there was a place where he used to go for parts for his 3000 on Staten Island . He said the place was Stuckers Auto Parts. I then Introduced myself, Hi I'm Ronald Stucker. The look on Rays face was unforgettable. He then proceeded to tell me some stories about having dealt with my late Dad (this was in the mid and late 60s). He told me that some of the parts on the car came from the yard. He then insisted that I had to and MUST join the club to keep up the old tradition of people who know about and love these beautiful old cars. I started learning about these cars at a very early age 6 or 7 years old. I am so sad about Ray not being at the meetings any longer . The last meeting I saw him in Feb. I brought a couple of pictures of my dad working on an old Healey taken in the mid 60s. Ray just looked at it and shook his head. I am again saying I am so sorry for your loss and telling you even though I only knew him a short time he left a huge impression on me . My sincere sympathy to the entire family Ron Stucker.
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