Daniel P. Ray Sr., loved coaching
Daniel P. Ray Sr., 76, passed on the morning of Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in the comfort of his home. He was born in Baltimore, Md., June 8, 1945, living in the Pimlico, Brooklyn Park and Glen Burnie areas of Maryland before retiring with his wife to Ocean View in 2013.
As a young man, Dan served in the U.S. Army Reserves after graduating from Mergenthaler High School in Baltimore. For most of his life, Dan worked as a journeyman carpenter as a member of Local 197, based out of Baltimore. After retiring from the union, he finished his working career as a site foreman for Mid-Atlantic Asphalt, Linthicum, Md.
Dan’s love of sports led him to coaching at Andover Apaches Youth Football Club and both Archbishop Spaulding and Andover high schools. He served as president of the Anne Arundel County Youth Football Association, as well as co-founded and coached the Brooklyn Park Broncos Youth Football, Lacrosse and Cheerleading Club. Dan was also a lacrosse referee for Anne Arundel County Parks and Recreation.
Dan enjoyed ‘capturing the moment’ through photography, a passion and hobby shared with his wife to create memories. Dan also freelanced with the Baltimore Sun and Maryland Gazette newspapers. Since retiring to Delaware, he carried on his love of fishing, was a board ember of the Shady Dell HOA and enjoyed participating in events held by the Delaware Seashore Parrothead Club.
Dan was preceded in death by his mother, Mabel E. Disharoon Perrica, and his brother, Scott R. Henthorn. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Erna S. Reinhardt Ray, and his children, Sheri S. Ray of Colorado, Melissa B. Ray of Colorado and Daniel Patrick Ray Jr. of Florida; three grandchildren, Carissa Hiteshew, Douglas Hiteshew, and William Ray; and three great-grandchildren, Charlotte, Carl III and Carolyn Andersen.
The family has chosen to honor Dan’s memory with a private service. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations be made to The Brady Urological Institute at Johns Hopkins, online https://secure.jhu.edu/form/urology , by phone 410-955-8434, or check payable to Johns Hopkins and in the memo area note “Prostate Cancer Research in memory of Daniel P. Ray Sr.” and mail to Johns Hopkins at Keswick, Attn: RevMgmt – The Brady Urological Institute, Office of Advancement Services, 3910 Keswick Rd., Suite N2100, Baltimore, MD 21211.
Online condolences can be made by visiting, www.melsonfuneralservices.com.
