Raymond D. Gezzi, 79, former Chief of Police of Paulsboro, passed away Aug 17, 2012. He leaves behind his wife of 57 yrs Marie (nee Falconi), his children Raymond (Angela), Lisa, Renee (Joe) Morina, Robert (Daisy), his sister, Mary Christoferson, four grandchildren, three great grandchildren and his extended family Buddy (Yvonne) and Debbie (Dave).

Ray was a US Army Veteran in the 11th Airborne Division, had 30 dedicated years of service to the Boro of Paulsboro, the last 8 yrs as Chief. He was the first Paulsboro Police Officer to graduate from the Police Academy in Sea Girt NJ in 1958, he organized the first K-9 unit, member of the Underwater Rescue Team, attended State Police Advanced Criminal Investigation School, Crime Prevention course in TX, helped form the Glou Co Crime Prevention Assoc., member of the Glou Co Chiefs of Police Assoc., SJ Police Chiefs Assoc and was a State PBA Delegate for 6 yrs. After retirement Ray worked for 4 years with the Emergency Management of Glou Co. He was a Past Grand Knight of the Queen of Heaven Council, also 4th Degree K of C, Past President of the Paulsboro Kiwanis, Charter member and President and Past Officer of the Carmel S. Morina Lodge # 2580. He was also the Man Of The Year in 2009 and lifelong Vice President of Uncle Frank's Man Cave!

Ray loved his family more than anything and his friends were a close second. His officers and brothers in Law Enforcement were very important to him. The Pittsburgh Steelers were his favorite team, he was a closet Eagles fan, and, he loved the Phillies. He was a great cook, enjoyed having his friends at his shore house and was a handyman for anyone who needed him.

A viewing will be on Wed 6-9PM and Thurs 8:15-9:15am at the LANDOLFI FUNERAL HOME of Paulsboro, 300 W. Broad St. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday, 10am, at the St. Clare of Assisi Parish, in St. John's Church, Beacon Ave., Paulsboro. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery, Swedesboro. THE FAMILY REQUESTS, IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, donations be made to the Chief Raymond D. Gezzi Memorial Scholarship, c/o Paulsboro High School, 670 N. Delaware St., Paulsboro NJ 08066.