Portrait of Raymond Martin Gentner Jr.
In loving memory

Raymond Martin Gentner Jr.

August 16, 1941 – September 23, 2026
Lived 85 years
Holy Sepulchre · Farmingville, New York
Life story

Raymond Martin Gentner, Jr. was a long-time resident of Holbrook, New York, who passed away on September 23, 2026, at the age of 84, with this family beside him.

Born on August 16, 1941, Raymond grew up as part of a family with deep roots in the Long Island region. Public records note that his father was Raymond Martin Gentner, Sr. (1910–2001) and mother was . Throughout his adult life, Raymond was professionally known as an entrepreneur and executive, notably serving as the President of Hi-Temp Brazing Inc., an engineering and specialized manufacturing service.

Personal Life

Raymond a graduate of Sachem Class #1, spent a significant portion of his life residing at his home on Claas Avenue in Holbrook, NY. He was surrounded by a large extended network of loved ones, Married to his high school sweetheart Rosita “Cookie” Gentner.

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The world Raymond knew

Family milestones in gold, history for context

1941
Born August 16
1947
Raymond was 6 when Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier
1959
Raymond was 18 when Barbie made her debut
1964
Raymond was 23 when President Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act
1971
Raymond was 30 when Walt Disney World opened in Florida
1989
Raymond was 48 when "The Simpsons" debuted as a series
1998
Raymond was 57 when "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" was published in America
2007
Raymond was 66 when the first iPhone went on sale
2017
Raymond was 76 when "Fortnite" became a video game phenomenon
2022
Raymond was 81 when ChatGPT was released to the public
2026
Passed away September 23, age 85
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Plot: 5, Range B, Plot 106, Grave # 106
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