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Raymond Guthrie Navarro, Jr., 91, Orange City/Vero Beach

Written by: December 10 2009
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Raymond Guthrie Navarro, Jr., 91, of Orange City, died Dec. 7, 2009 at the Majestic Oaks at John Knox Village in Orange City.

Mr. Navarro was born Feb. 18, 1918 in Key West and moved to Orange City five years ago from Vero Beach.

Prior to retirement he was an Assistant Post Master for 4 years in Marathon Key. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the US Army. Mr. Navarro was a member of the Masonic Lodge for 60 years and a lifetime member of the American Legion.

Survivors include his son David Navarro of Marathon; step-daughters Anne Firmender of Connecticut and Gloria Tyler of Florida; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

At the request of the family there will be no services.

Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA & Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.

Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach, Florida. Condolences may be sent through www.seawindsfh.com/obit.php.

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