Glenn Bray Orland Park, Illinois Obituary

Glenn Bray

Glenn "Pete" Bray, age 90, born August 2, 1924 in Grant's Lick, KY. WWII U.S. Navy Veteran. Beloved husband for 68 years to Aurora "Dolly" nee Frigo. Loving father of Laurel (Mitch) Alvarez and the late Janel (Larry) Woodruff. Cherished grandfather of Elisa Woodruff, Alan (Rachel) Woodruff, Allison (Billy) Burnette, Luke (Marisa) Alvarez. Dearest great-grandfather of Claire Burnette, Max Burnette, Nell Woodruff and Rosalie Alvarez. Devoted son of the late Melvin and Myrta Bray. Dear brother of Gerald (Betty) Bray. Glenn was a Navy veteran having served stateside during WWII and participated in Honor Flight 2014 and a member of American Legion Orland Memorial Post 111. He worked for the Metropolitan Insurance Company for many years on the south side of Chicago and its suburbs. Glenn was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Orland Park. Also a member of the Riviera Health Club. He was an avid golfer, fisherman and music lover. Visitation Sunday, June 28, 2015 from 3-9 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Lying in State at Faith United Methodist Church, 15101 S. 80th Ave., Orland Park, IL Monday, June 29, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. Interment Orland Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade appreciated. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400
August 2, 1924 - June 24, 201508/02/192406/24/2015
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Glenn "Pete" Bray, age 90, born August 2, 1924 in Grant's Lick, KY. WWII U.S. Navy Veteran. Beloved husband for 68 years to Aurora "Dolly" nee Frigo. Loving father of Laurel (Mitch) Alvarez and the late Janel (Larry) Woodruff. Cherished grandfather of Elisa Woodruff, Alan (Rachel) Woodruff, Allison (Billy) Burnette, Luke (Marisa) Alvarez. Dearest great-grandfather of Claire Burnette, Max Burnette, Nell Woodruff and Rosalie Alvarez. Devoted son of the late Melvin and Myrta Bray. Dear brother of Gerald (Betty) Bray. Glenn was a Navy veteran having served stateside during WWII and participated in Honor Flight 2014 and a member of American Legion Orland Memorial Post 111. He worked for the Metropolitan Insurance Company for many years on the south side of Chicago and its suburbs. Glenn was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Orland Park. Also a member of the Riviera Health Club. He was an avid golfer, fisherman and music lover. Visitation Sunday, June 28, 2015 from 3-9 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Lying in State at Faith United Methodist Church, 15101 S. 80th Ave., Orland Park, IL Monday, June 29, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. Interment Orland Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade appreciated. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

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Jun
28
Visitation
Sunday, June 28 2015
03:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Colonial Chapel
15525 S. 73rd Ave.
ORLAND PARK, IL 60462
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29
Service
Monday, June 29 2015
10:00 AM
Faith United Methodist Church
15101 S. 80th Ave.
ORLAND PARK, IL 60462
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