Obituary of John F. Gray

John F. Gray, age 87, of WEST PATERSON entered into eternal rest, Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at St.Josephs Of Wayne Hospital. Mr. Gray was born April 28, 1919 at Paterson, NJ. He served in the Army from 1942 to 1945 during World War II . He was employed by West Paterson Police Departmen,t West Paterson, N.J. as a Police Officer. Mr. Gray was a member of Army Veteran WWII, and took part in the liberation of the Philippines in WWII, he was Deputy Chief and Chief of Police during the 1950s and 1970s for the West Paterson Police Department, and was a member of St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Paterson, where he was Past President. Devotedhusband of the lateFlorence M. (nee Wallace). Belovedfather ofJohn and his fiance Sally Navilio, Gary Wallace and wife Virginia, and Diane Gray and husband Don Travins. Cherished grandfather ofDaniel, and Sarah Gray, Michelle, Amanda, and Gary Wallace Jr.Also survived bynieces and nephews. Calling hours will be Friday, July 21st ,2006,from 2-4, & 7-9pm at SANTANGELO FUNERAL HOME, 635 McBRIDE AVE., WEST PATERSON, NJ. The funeral will be Saturday, July 22nd , 2006, 10:00 am at SANTANGELO FUNERAL HOME, 635 McBRIDE AVE., WEST PATERSON with Rev. Palkwick officiating. Burial will be in LAUREL GROVE CEMETERY, Totowa also on Saturday.