Raul Jimenez

Raul Jimenez Jr, 89 of Teaneck NJ, passed away peacefully on December 26,2022. Raul was born on April 18, 1933 to Raul and Lucila Jimenez in New York City. After graduating from Haaren High School in NYC he joined the Military in May 1953, served until April of 1955. After serving in the Armed Services, his love and passion for baseball gave him an opportunity to play for the Pittsburgh Pirates minor league team, he also tried out as a "walk on" at Yankee Stadium (his beloved team), he chose his family first, needing to provide a secure future for his soon to be wife (Socorro Romero ) and accepted a position at Con Edison in NYC and he also worked part time at the Postal Service, later in his career he transitioned to the Utilities Union as a Business Agent and eventually retired. Raul attended City College and graduated with an Associates Degree. Raul and Socorro were married on August 27th,1955. They would go on to have 6 children all girls, (Karen and Cynthia) went to Heaven before living their worldly lives. Raul and Socorro lived in Manhattan, the Bronx and eventually moved to Stroudsburg Pennsylvania where he retired to, until the passing of his beloved wife Socorro in February of 2017, he moved to Teaneck NJ. Raul always taught us to be proud and be true to ourselves always. A man of few words, but when he spoke his message was heard by all! A true competitor, participated in baseball, football, coached his granddaughters softball league. He loved family vacations with his children and grandchildren, they went to museums, visiting national memorials, Disneyland and Disneyworld vacations to name a few. In his retirement he enjoyed puzzles watching sports and classic movies also had a passion for salsa music and other great artists. A love of sweets cookies, ice cream, and malt shakes! He is truly missed . He is survived by his daughters Kathryn, Laura, Josephine and Margaret (Robert) Grandchildren - Daniel, Thomas, Jasmine, Ciara, Emily and Charlotte Great granddaughter - Emma Marie His two brothers, and several nieces and nephews

Raul Jimenez

December 26, 2022