Obituary of Raymond F. Johnson

Raymond F. Johnson, Jr. Passed away on September 10, 2011 at age 85. Predeceased by his parents, Raymond J. Johnson, Sr. & Irene A. Johnson; brothers & sisters, Robert (Madeline) Johnson, Ethel (Arthur) Gilbert, Mildred McGrew, Walter Johnson & Shirley (Lewis) Shading; brother-in-law, William A. McGrath, Sr.; niece, Karen McGrath Cline. Survived by sisters, Irene F. McGrath & Rosemary (Carlyle) Johnson; life long friend, Elizabeth "Betty" Meyer; Betty's daughter, Nancy B.B. Meyer-Nye & Alan H. Nye; Nancy's children, Bonnie (Robert) Altramura & Charles "Chip" Rogers; sister-in-law, Margaret Johnson; nieces & nephews, Susan (Mike) Characky, Beverly Johnson, Gary, David & Larry Johnson, Gail (Ron) Garvey, Kim (Robert) Smith, Lyle Johnson, Patricia Butler, William A. (Anne) McGrath, Jr., Thomas A. (Sharon) McGrath & Shirley J. McGrath. Mr. Johnson was a WWII Army Veteran, serving with Company A, 276th Infantry Regiment, 70th Division in the European Theatre, where he was awarded a Good Conduct Medal and was a two time recipient of the Purple Heart. He was also presented the distinguished Legion of Merit award by the French Government. Ray was a well known floral designer for over 36 years, owning his own shop as well as working for Fioravanti Florists. Family & Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 from 3-5 & 7-9 PM at Miller Funeral Homes, Inc. (3325 Winton Rd. S.). Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 11 AM in the Interfaith Chapel of the Funeral Home. Click here for directions to the funeral home. Interment, Falls Cemetery in Greece, NY. Home Henrietta, New York Birthplace Rochester, New York Donations Disabled American Veterans National Office 3725 Alexandria Pike Cold Spring, KY 41076 Link to the DAV Website