Obituary: Raymond B. Strozewski, Sr.

Raymond B. Strozewski, Sr. at 94 

Raymond B. Strozewski Sr. 94, of Hull passed away on December 19, 2024 at South Shore Hospital after a long illness.

Born in Buffalo, N.Y. in 1930, Mr. Strozewski was the devoted son of Bernard and Stephanie Strozewski. He is survived by his adoring wife of 70 years, Elizabeth “Beth” Strozewski, daughters Deborah Anderson of South Easton, Donna and Edward Woods of Hull, Laurel and Matthew Cheever of Kingston, and sons Raymond, Jr. and Carol Strozewski of Bridgton, Maine, Jeffrey and Denise Strozewski of Braintree, and Michael and Angela Strozewski of Concord, N.H. He was the cherished DjaDja to 14 grandchildren: Christopher (Jennifer), Scott (Erin), the late Edward III, Jennifer (Ryan), Brian (Veronica), Thomas (Cassandra), David (Nicole), Erica, Kyle (Katee), Zachary (Olivia), Chadwick, Cameron, Nathan (Erin), and Jacob; and 11 great-grandchildren: Tatum, Chase, Halle, Brooke, Riley, Ashley, Lucy, Calliope, Aiden, Maddison, and Callan.

Mr. Strozewski graduated from St. Francis High School and attended Niagara University, where he excelled in baseball. He proudly served on active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1950-1954 in the Korean War as an infantry sergeant, and was wounded twice. Mr. Strozewski never spoke of his service, only that it was his absolute honor to serve our country. He said his fellow soldiers and other veterans were his true heroes and were much more deserving than he.

Mr. Strozewski met his bride-to-be, Beth, at his Marine Ball at the Worrick Mansion in Hull and they devoted their lives to each other from that point on. After being honorably discharged, Ray and Beth started their family of six and he began a 30-plus year career as a manager with New England Telephone. After retirement in 1986, Mr. and Mrs. Strozewski moved to Venice, Florida, for the winter months while summering in Hull. In 2010, they moved back to Hull to spend more time with their family.

Mr. Strozewski was devoted to his wife and family, always full of joy and gratitude for the life with which God blessed him. His main mottos were: “Family Forever,” “God Bless America,” and “May the Sun Shine Down Upon You.” He was an avid reader, an all-around handyman, and always willing to help anyone without expecting or wanting anything in return. He was all about love and guidance to others. He was a straight shooter and always told it like it was.

Ray, Honey, Dad, DjaDja, Big Ray, and Uncle Ray will always be lovingly remembered by all who were blessed to know him.

Services will be attended by immediate family members only, with a final burial at Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, which will be announced at a future date. All those who knew and loved him will be invited to this burial service.

Donations may be made to The Travis Mills Foundation, 647 Castle Island Rd., Mt. Vernon, ME 04352, or contact the organization at foundation@travismillsfoundation.org.

For more information and online guestbook, visit www.downingchapel.com.