Amiel Raymond Klein Junior passed peacefully with the love of family and many friends in his heart on Saturday December 23rd 2023. Born on Wednesday December 28th, 1938 to the late Amiel R. Klein Sr. and Frances Hainsworth Klein, Ray, as he was affectionately known, was an Army and Marine Corps veteran. Ray was an avid golfer, bowler, and softball player. He also was an amateur boxer during his time in service and fought professionally after his military separation. A long time professional of the construction industry, Ray will be sorely missed as he was well known to sing his favorite Rat Pack tunes and making jokes that brought joy and laughter to all those around him. He is survived by his life partner Lillian Berarducci; brothers Harry and Albert, sister Jane, and many nieces and nephews; his children Deborah Brenneis (Joseph), David Klein and Nicole Mallett; daughter-in-law Tina Klein; his grandchildren, Matthew Brenneis, Alicia Mickle (Colby), Taryn Zarnetske (Nick), Ryan Noonan, Marisa Pulla (Frank) and David Klein; and his three great grandchildren Finnegan Zarnetske, Olivia Mickle, and Teo Pulla.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday December 29, 2023   from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the Dennis & D'Arcy – Abriola & Kelemen Funeral Home, 2611 Main St. Stratford. Funeral Services  will be held in the funeral home  at 12:00 noon following the visitation.

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