Raymond P. Neveu Sr.
SOUTH PORTLAND – Raymond P. Neveu Sr., 86, passed away on March 10, 2025.
Born Sept. 28, 1938, in Woonsocket, R.I., he was the son of Adela and Emile Neveu. A first-generation American of French-Canadian descent, his Catholic faith was central to his life. He married Diane on Aug. 28, 1961. They had six children, Ray Jr., John, Robert, Paul, Alan, and Anne.
Ray earned a PhD in Finance from the University of Pittsburgh and was a professor, notably at the University of Southern Maine for 20 years. He also became a forensic economist and authored “Fundamentals of Managerial Finance.” He loved boating, running, jazz, and was a fan of the New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox.
Ray is survived by his wife Diane; six children; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, March 20, 4 to 7 p.m. at Hobbs Funeral Home in South Portland. A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, March 21, 10 a.m. at St. Bartholomew Church in Cape Elizabeth.
Condolences may be expressed online at http://www.hobbsfuneralhome.com
Donations may be made to The Glenmary Home Missioners at (glenmary.org) or Doctors Without Borders (doctorswithoutborders.org).
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