Raymond Ogiba, 70, of Whitehouse Station, died on January 3, 2022 at St. Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick.
Born in Livingston to the late Stanley and Josephine Ogiba (nee Galacka), he was raised in Bridgewater, and has resided in Whitehouse Station since 1993.
Ray had a natural talent for mechanics and saw the beauty in antique motors. In 1983 he opened Foreign Express in Middlesex, specializing in foreign car repair. His impressive collection over forty years reflected his dedication to his craft and included some of his favorites: corvettes, motorcycles, and even a few antique fans. Anyone who knew Ray, knew his love for his friends. He enjoyed hosting his annual Christmas breakfasts and infamous hot air balloon parties. He was an avid bicycle rider, looking forward to his rides to LBI. In defiance of his Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) diagnosis he was able to take his final ride of the island in August with a friend. He lived life on his own time and walked to the beat of his own personal drummer. Some would have called him eccentric but we just called him Rainman.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Ogiba (nee Adams), his loving children, Christopher Ogiba and Abigail Ogiba and husband Joshua Grossenbacher, his cherished granddaughter Claire, and his dear brother Richard Ogiba and wife Mary, as well as extended family and friends.
A celebration of life will be announced in the spring.
Everybody loved Raymond.
Born in Livingston to the late Stanley and Josephine Ogiba (nee Galacka), he was raised in Bridgewater, and has resided in Whitehouse Station since 1993.
Ray had a natural talent for mechanics and saw the beauty in antique motors. In 1983 he opened Foreign Express in Middlesex, specializing in foreign car repair. His impressive collection over forty years reflected his dedication to his craft and included some of his favorites: corvettes, motorcycles, and even a few antique fans. Anyone who knew Ray, knew his love for his friends. He enjoyed hosting his annual Christmas breakfasts and infamous hot air balloon parties. He was an avid bicycle rider, looking forward to his rides to LBI. In defiance of his Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) diagnosis he was able to take his final ride of the island in August with a friend. He lived life on his own time and walked to the beat of his own personal drummer. Some would have called him eccentric but we just called him Rainman.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Ogiba (nee Adams), his loving children, Christopher Ogiba and Abigail Ogiba and husband Joshua Grossenbacher, his cherished granddaughter Claire, and his dear brother Richard Ogiba and wife Mary, as well as extended family and friends.
A celebration of life will be announced in the spring.
Everybody loved Raymond.