Raymond V

Gratta

Raymond "Buddy" Gratta, 76, of Palmetto, Florida left this world suddenly on November 26, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born on November 10, 1946 in Englewood, NJ to Salvatore and Margaret "Peggy" Gratta.  Surviving to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Carol Ann Yenco, his children Marc and Raeanne, Raymond and Sherry Ann, granddaughter Megan, mother-in-law Rose Yenco, daughter-in- law Lisa Bainbridge, nieces, cousins, and his many good friends.  Raymond is predeceased by his son Victor.

In 2013, Ray retired from Linden Bulk Transport where he was honored to work with his colleagues who then became lifelong friends.  After retiring he moved to Palmetto, FL, to start new adventures with his wife. They loved going to the flea market every weekend and antiquing all over the state.

Through the years, Ray enjoyed road trips across America making friends wherever he went. His favorite trips were Route 66 in his Mustang convertible, and the many adventures he had with his wife and best friends Bob and Debbie plus the great escapades with Susan and David.  He enjoyed traveling to car shows to show off his 1971 Mercury Cyclone GT, but he especially loved going to the Wildwood Classic Car Show every year with his family. He was also an avid Mets fan through thick and thin.

Visitation will be on Friday December 2, 2022 from 4 to 8 pm at AK Macagna Funeral Home in Cliffside Park, NJ. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday December 3, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Grace Church, Fairview, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital