Raymond J Kiley

July 12, 1937 ~ October 8, 2025

Raymond J. Kiley, 88, of Millville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday after a brief illness at the Inspira Medical Center of Vineland, NJ.

Born in Millville, Ray was a lifelong resident. He was the son of the late James and Lillian (Thurston) Kiley.

Ray enlisted in the US Navy at the age of 17 where he served on the USS Ross, stationed out of Norfolk, Va. During his 8 years of service, the USS Ross engaged in Coastal & Caribbean operations as well as operating with the 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean. While on one of his leaves home from the Navy, he married his wife, Barbara. They would remain married for 65 years.

Not long after returning from the Navy, Ray went to work at Wheaton Glass where he retired as a hot end operator after 30 years of service.

Ray played softball in the Wheaton League where he also managed the concession stand with his wife. He was a member of the Vineland Moose Lodge No 434 where he ran bingo. Ray enjoyed taking rides, traveling, especially visiting light houses, camping, and his weekly outings to bingo at the Elks and in Laurel Lake.

He is survived by son, Kevin L. Kiley; grandchildren Matthew J Kiley Jr (Chrissy), Daina Kiley (Patrick), Aidan and Brandon Kiley, Spring Temple, Raymond J Kiley II, Kevin L Kiley II; several great grandchildren, and sister-in-law Donna Barrett (Dan).

Ray was predeceased by his wife Barbara A Kiley, sons, Matthew J. Kiley Sr. and Raymond E. Kiley; grandson, Scott Kiley; brother John Kiley, and sister-in-law Josephine Kiley.

To celebrate his life, family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service at Mount Pleasant Cemetery on Thursday, October 23rd at 10:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation to the Department of Veteran Affairs, 79 West Landis Ave., Vineland, NJ, 08360, in his honor.

Arrangements are under the care of Barr Funeral Home, 2104 E. Main Street, Millville.