Raymond K. Josef

Raymond K. Josef of Manchester, NH, passed away on July 2nd with family by his side.

He was born in Nashua, NH on December 28, 1932. The son of John and Anne Mae King.

After high school, he proudly served in the United States Navy.

He married Helen V. Josef on September 29, 1956.

He along with his brother, Richard operated the Carousel Ballroom in Bedford, NH and then owned Tri-State Sales in Manchester for many years. He was a member of the Benevolent Order of the Elks and the American Legion.

Raymond is survived by his four sons ; Robert, Peter and his wife Diane, James and his wife, Alycen, Richard and his fiancé Lonya, and one daughter, Helen with husband, Todd. He has 14 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. 

He was predeceased by his son Thomas and four siblings; Richard (Dick), Robert, Anne and Carolyn.

SERVICES: There are no calling hours. A graveside service will be held on Monday, July 29, 2024, 11 AM at Westview Cemetery, corner of Burnham Road & Central Street, in Hudson, NH.

In lieu of flowers, it has been suggested that those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Navy Safe Harbor Foundation, in memory of Mr. Josef.

Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium assisted the family with arrangements. To view an online memorial, leave a message of condolence, or for more information please go to https://phaneuf.net/