Raymond J. Maragni

September 30, 1937 - January 14, 2021

Raymond J Maragni passed away peacefully at his son’s home, Thursday, January 14th 2021. He is predeased by his wife, Marie Grace Maragni (nee Notaro). Raymond was born in Brooklyn NY on September 30, 1937. He moved to Scotch Plains in the early 50’s with his family. He enlisted in the Airforce in 1955 and was honorably discharged in May of 1958. In May of 1956, Raymond met his wife on the boardwalk in Seaside Heights NJ and married on June 7th 1959. They were married 58 years before her passing of October 2017. Raymond & Grace resided in Scotch Plains most of their married lives before retiring to Lavallette full time in 2013. Raymond was the owner and operator/ hairdresser of 2 successful Beauty Salons: Joseph Renee Coiffure’s of Plainfield NJ and Casablanca is Hair of South Plainfield NJ. For more than 55 years, Raymond stood behind a chair doing hair, until his retirement at the age of 75. His greatest enjoyments came from making everyone feel welcomed, whether at his home or place of business. With a gentle smile, a warm heart and a twinkle in his eyes, he was a class act who was loved by all that knew him. Long time members of the LYC since 1974, Raymond and his wife enjoyed countless social gatherings through the summers. He is survived by his daughter, Caroline M Maragni of Scotch Plains and husband Samuel D Polese who reside between Fort Lauderdale and Lavallette NJ, Son, Raymond J Maragni Jr. of Scotch Plains, residing in Rio Rico Arizona and girlfriend Monique Garcia residing in Carmel V, CA Three Grandchildren: Caroline Elizabeth Maragni- McGee and husband Matt McGee of Kernersville NC and Jasper and Cezanne Maragni of LBI. Raymond is predeceased by his sister Louise Hanbicki (nee Maragni) and survived by his sister and brother in law Linda and Tony Cassella of Tarpon Springs, Fl. Visitation, Friday January 22nd from 3-7 at Silverton Memorial Funeral Home 2482 Church Rd, Toms River NJ. Mass of a Christian Burial Saturday, January 23, 2021, 10:00 am at St Pio of Pietreicina RC Church 103 Washington Ave Lavallette NJ. Entombment St Joseph’s Cemetery, Toms River NJ. In Lieu of Flowers donations to your Charity of Choice, or www.score.org and www.amyloidosis.org, can be made in the honor of Raymond J Maragni