In Memoriam: Longtime Red Bank Fireman, Former Councilman, Ray Weston

Longtime Red Bank fireman and former councilman John “Ray” Weston passed away on Monday. A service is set for late Thursday afternoon.

“Ray enjoyed spending time with his family, boating, fishing and camping. He loved the great outdoors; cross-country excursions took Ray & Audrey to 48 states and numerous national parks.
“He was an active 53-year volunteer with the Red Bank Volunteer Fire Department, serving as a member/officer of WestSide Hose Co., RBVFD chief 1976-78, and leader of the RBFD Wildwood group each September. Ray also served as Fire Commissioner while serving as Red Bank borough councilman.”
Loved ones of Ray Weston in his obituary

Ray was raised in East Orange, where he lived until moving to Red Bank in 1964. He and his wife Audrey, proud Red Bank residents for 56 years, also wintered in Naples FL for 20 years after retiring from a 35-year career in the drafting, design and MTS departments (supervisor) at Bell Laboratories, Holmdel.

Ray was a member and regular attendee of First Presbyterian Church at Tower Hill.

“The people of Red Bank have lost an extraordinary public servant this morning. I regret to announce the death of the Hon. Ray Weston, former councilman, long serving former Fire Commissioner and ex Fire Chief.
“I join Audrey and his children, grandchildren and family in extending the sentiments of my personal condolences and that of every Red Banker at this time.
“The women and men of Westside Hose Company have lost their indefatigable brother and I mourn a gentleman and a friend. He made serving on Council with him a pleasure and all of us who knew him welcomed every occasion when we met as a public body.He was a man of deep love for his community and those that served it.”
Red Bank Mayor Pat Menna

Ray is survived by: his wife, Audrey; his children: Pat Moss (Kevin), Janet Weston, Gail Boldig (Jeff) and Dan Weston (Kaye). Also surviving are his loving grandchildren, Erin Curtis (Todd), Craig Moss (Kelly), Kerry Moss (Rhea), Jason Boldig, Cody Weston (Hillary), Jennifer Esterline (Ben) and Zack Weston; and his great-grandchildren, Emily, Logan, Sarah, Dylan, Elyse, Lillian, Brearley, Burke and Jacob.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, with fire department services at 7:30 p.m., at Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank. The funeral will be private. Memorial donations can be directed to Boys Town, PO Box 8000, Boys Town, NE 68010.