Raymond J. Compari, age 90, passed away on March 27, 2022.

Ray was born in Millville and lived there most of his life.

He was a graduate of Millville High School (1948), attended Temple University and graduated from Alexander Hamilton Institute. He additionally completed coursework through the American Management Association. During high school and after, Ray was a talented basketball player and played clarinet and saxophone in area bands.

A veteran of the Korean War, he served four years in the US Air Force. After his military service, Ray began employment at Airwork Corporation in Millville and remained there for 40 years until early retirement, exiting as Executive Vice President and General Manager of the 600 employee Millville facility. He emerged from retirement and relocated to Texas, joining International Turbine Service (ITS) as Vice President of Marketing. He retired again after 10 years with ITS and returned to Millville to be close to family. During his business career he traveled the globe, loved meeting people, was highly respected in the aviation industry and enjoyed sharing numerous stories and tales from his fascinating journeys abroad. His sharp memory and a good sense of humor made his stories very memorable.

He enjoyed the sport of horse racing and casino games. While living in Texas, he owned several thoroughbred race horses that raced throughout Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas.

He is survived by son Ray and wife Lynne, granddaughter Kaitlyn (Steenson) and husband Ian of Collingswood, NJ, grandson Tyler of Bellingham, WA, step grandson Michael Lopergolo of Orlando, FL, cousins Lynn and husband Bob Carpenter, and Iris and husband Jack Carr, brother in law Albert Thompson and wife Laurene. He was pre-deceased by his wife Joyce, his son David and his step daughter Tracy Estrada.

At his request, services will be private.  Memorial contributions are encouraged to the American Cancer Society, Hospice or a charity of your choice.