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Raymond Parker Jr. passed away early Friday morning, August 4, 2000. Ray was born in Saratoga, New York on May 3, 1932 to Raymond L. Parker and Florence Viola Waters-Parker. He is survived by a brother, Mace Parker of Schenectody, New York and by his sister, Dorothy Wildy of Schuylerville, New York; and her children, Patricia Biolahoski and Gloria Pasquarell and their children and grandchildren; as well as his nephew-in-law, Ken Pasquarell. Ray graduated from high school in Saratoga, New York and then went on to graduate from University of Illinois with a Engineering degree. The major part of his career was spent working in the aerospace industry for Hughes Aircraft in California. One of his proudest achievements was his contributions to the space lab project. His success in life was a in spite of a bought with polio at the age of 13 which left him physically challenged. He retired to Albuquerque in 1992. Ray's friends and family will miss him. The remains will be sent to New York. Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW, Albuquerque. 505-343-8008
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