Raymond Michael Brenner, 71, of Apopka, passed away on Saturday October 20, 2018. He was born June 20, 1947, in Youngstown, OH to the late Joseph and Katherine Dukish Zebosky. He was a retired GE Engineer and City Public Works Director.
On September 28, 1983, he married Joanna Insco. Raymond is survived by one son, Raymond (Rebecca) Zebosky of Austintown, OH, and two step daughters, Deborah Insco of Morristown, TN and Teresa (Kendall) Kiggans of Apopka, FL. He had three brothers and one sister, Norman (Darlene) Zebosky of OH, Dennis (Barbara) Zebosky of FL, Gregory (Cheri) Bebka Zebosky of OH, and Kathleen Milburn and her companion, Tim Dillen of PA. He is also survived by one special niece, Shannon Apthorpe of PA and his loyal canine companion, Abbey Doo.
Raymond also leaves behind nine grandchildren, Raymond, Ryan, Ross Riley, Jennifer, Johanna, Kimberly, Jessica, Sarah, and Michael, as well as twelve great grandchildren, Faith, Devyn, Emma, Riley, Madison, Dylan, Mahayla, Jordan, Aubree, Carter, Austin, and Elylah.
Raymond is predeceased by his parents and one brother, Joseph Zebosky and one step son, Michael Insco.
Raymond was a graduate from Austintown Fitch High School and attended Youngstown State College, After college he enlisted in the United States Army in 1967, serving in the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1969. After service, Raymond spent most of his career in city government as a Public Works Director where he was much respected in the multiple cities he served, most notably for the City of Ocoee, FL, City of Cleveland Heights, OH and City of Margate, FL upon retirement.
He had a lifelong passion for golf, a love of Motown music, and enjoyed spending his retired years with his family and pet.
Funeral services and viewing will be held on Wednesday October 24, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. at Loomis Family Funeral Home in Apopka. A final viewing will commence on Thursday October 25, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. with the procession leading to Edgewood-Greenwood Cemetery in Apopka, FL where he will be laid to rest.
Raymond requested that donations be made to St. Judes Children’s Hospital or the Wounded Warrior Project, in lieu of flowers.
Service
Visitation
Loomis Funeral Home Chapel
420 West Main Street, Apopka, Florida 32712
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Service
Loomis Funeral Home Chapel
420 West Main Street, Apopka, Florida 32712
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Visitation
Loomis Funeral Home Chapel
420 West Main Street, Apopka, Florida 32712
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Graveside Service
Edgewood Greenwood Cemetery
141 South Edgewood Drive, Orlando, Florida 32703
1:00pm
Cathy duga says
My sincere condolences to your family
Steve and Cathy Duga
Jane & George Nouhan says
RIP Ray. Although we never got to meet you your brother is our good friend and we heard a lot about you and your lovely wife. My prayers go out to your family for strength in in this loss.
Cyndi A Mitchell says
You and yours are in my heart and prayers. Ray was a one of a kind and I will always remember him with love and respect. God bless and continually in my prayers
Nancy Valdez says
Our condolences and prayers! Love Tito and Nancy Valdez
Deborah Insco says
Mom and family,
I am so sorry I can’t be there. I would have love to come to see him one last time. From what
I heard you are honoring him in such a great way, you were everything to him. I wish we could comfort you but I know that’s not possible right not, it will take time. I will be thinking of you all as you go through this. He will be missed greatly!
I will be praying for you all.
I love you
Debbie
Wes & Lynn Yancsurak says
Joanna, Wes & I are saddened by the recent news of Ray’s passing. We reminisce of many good times with both of you. Wes has wonderful memories of him & Ray growing up on Youngstown ‘s west side. We are thinking of you and your family with heartfelt sympathy, many blessings & prayers for a special guy. Ray, Rest In Peace with Angels in Heaven.
Dylan Brown says
As his great grandson I do miss him, and I wish he could have lived longer. Though, all great things of course come to an end, but I am happy that at the very least, he was one of the best people I knew