Obituaries

Ray Bailey, 20, Former Cherry Hill West Quarterback

Services will be held Wednesday.

Ray “Buddy” Bailey, 20, died March 27, 2013. He was born September 28, 1992 in Philadelphia, the son of Christopher and Glenda (Aviles) Bailey.

Buddy was a wonderful young man, who was loving and funny. He graduated from Cherry Hill West High School in 2011, where he was the quarterback of the Lions football team (2010 & 2011), jersey No. 5. He was enrolled at Widener University majoring in Political Science.

Ray as he was affectionately called by his peers was a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity since 2012. He was also member of the Widener University debate team.

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Ray is survived by his parents Christopher and Glenda Bailey of Cherry Hill; his three sisters Jazmin, Quetsy and Aja. His four closest friends, Julian Bond, Aseel Mazahreh, Edwin Cortez and Harlen Hoffman. He also leaves his maternal grandparent, Audalina Astacio, of Philadelphia; and his paternal grandparent, Lucy Bailey of Pennsauken. Lastly, he is survived by a host of aunts, uncles and cousins and countless friends.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Falco Caruso & Leonard Funeral Home in Pennsauken. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donations to the Ray Bailey Memorial Fund PNC Bank, account #8056487029, where proceeds, above and beyond will go towards a scholarship fund to be giving once a year in his memory.

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Service Information:
Wednesday April 3, 2013 7 p.m.
The Rising Church (formerly Christ Bible Church)
3465 Haddonfield Rd., Pennsauken

Visitation Information:
Wednesday April 3, 2013 from 4 to 7 p.m.
The Rising Church (formerly Christ Bible Church)
3465 Haddonfield Rd., Pennsauken


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