Ray Jacob Cavender Sr.

September 12, 1931 - April 7, 2022

Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services

Sunday 4/10, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services

Monday 4/11, 10:00 am

St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery

1270 Chapel Road

MONACA, PA 15061

It is with unbelievable sorrow we announce the passing our father, Ray Jacob Cavender, Sr. 90 on April 7, 2022. Ray passed peacefully surrounded by his family at Villa St. Joseph. Born in Aliquippa, PA he was the son of the late John and Alma (Parsons) Cavender. On October 25, 1952, Ray was joined in marriage to the love of his life Mildred (O’Keefe) Cavender. Ray was a U S Army veteran having served during the Korean conflict. Ray and Millie raised their family of four children in Monaca as Ray worked at Penn Central (Conrail). His other great loves were his family and his beautiful gardens. Originally raising and canning vegetables then changing to growing beautiful flowers.

Ray is survived by a daughter, Linda (Joe) Gregory, Center Township and a son, Ray (Katie) Cavender of Hopewell Township. Grandchildren: Michael (Sarah) Gregory of Peoria, AZ., Diane (Tom) Stewart of Center Township, Shannon (David) Ree of Aurora, CO. and Meghan Cavender of Hopewell Township. A great grandson, Kieran Stewart of Center Township. Ray is also survived by two sisters: Barbara (Clifford) Shrum of Monaca and Frances (James) Morgan, nieces and a nephew..

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred and two daughters, Patricia Rae Cavender and Barbara Ann Cavender, two brothers, John (Jack) Cavender and James Cavender and a sister, Catherine (Faith) Ziegler.

Friends will be received on Sunday, April 10th from 4- 8pm at SIMPSON FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca where a blessing service will be held on Monday at 10am. Interment will take place later at St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Monaca.

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Dear Uncle Ray.... Thank you for taking us to Sea World. Thank you for letting us run through the corn rows. Thank you for sharing the vegetables that you worked so hard to cultivate. Thank you for toiling at the railyards all day to raise your beautiful family. Thank you for taking us to Darlington Lake. Thanks for the cool railroad lantern that you gave me. Thanks for everything, Uncle Ray.

Dad - I'm still having a hard time letting you go. I can't get over opening your door and not seeing you there in your rocking chair. I have a long list of people I pray for every night, starting with Barbie and it's a club i wish to God I didn't have to add you to but I do...till the day I meet you again and see that smile i will spend the rest of my days on this earth praying that God welcomes you into his kingdom. Love Ray J

My sincere condolences to Ray’s family. I have so many good memories to always cherish of Pat and Linda in my High school years. Millie was like my 2nd Mom. Ray was usually very quiet but quick witted. Such an amazing family. Prayers for healing. 🙏

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In memory of Ray Jacob Cavender Sr., Robert Rothdeutsch lit a candle

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My most sincere condolences to Mr. Cavender’s family and friends. He was a soft spoken gentleman who loved gardening and being with his family. May God surround you with his love and fill your broken hearts.

I’m so sorry for your lose. Your dad is with Patty in their forever blooming garden of wildflowers.

I’m so sorry for your lose. He’s with Patty in their garden of wild flowers.

I know you meant the world to one of my close friends since second grade, I’m praying for all those that grieve you & that you rest peacefully!

To all his family and friends,, and my dear Aunt Fran,, I'm very sorry for the loss of of your brother. My deepest condolences.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.