Raymond G Giffen Sr. passed away peacefully at his Rosebank home on August 7, 2023.
Born in the Greenpoint section of Brooklyn to Garfield and Dorothy Giffen, he was one of seven children.
Raymond was introduced to his future wife by his friend, her brother John. The two were married and he enlisted in the US Navy. After Raymond’s service, he began a 25-year career as a NY Firefighter working at Engine 165 in New Dorp. After his retirement, not being one to stop, he joined NYFD Marine 9.
Raymond was predeceased by his loving wife Angela (nee Liguori). He is the loving father of Marie Castelucci, Ana Wildrick, Raymond Jr., Mark, formerly of Montgomery, and Patrick. He was the cherished grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian burial will take place Friday, August 11, 2023, at 9:30 a.m., at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Tompkins Avenue, Staten Island, NY.
Local arrangements were made by Millspaugh Funeral Home.