Edward Ronald Raulsome

Edward (Ed) Ronald Raulsome passed away on June 29, 2024 at the age of 84
following a time of declined health. He was born in Greenpoint, N.Y. to Edward
Michael Raulsome and Veronica Bero Raulsome. In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by his brother, Richard Allan Raulsome.
Survivors included his wife, Barbara of 47 years; son, James Edward Raulsome of
Bremerton, Washington; daughter, Sandra Karen Youngs of Newport News, Virginia
along with her husband Kelvin; sister, Denise Guarenti of New York; 5 wonderful
grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Also, had wonderful in-laws, nieces and
nephews and many good friends.
Edward graduated from Jamaica High School, N.Y. and went on to serve in the
Army National Guard for the next 8 years as a Sergeant. Then he went on to work for
Grumman Aerospace on Long Island, N.Y. for 30 years as a Foreman on the Apollo
Lunar Module Program, and as an Electrician on the Navy's F-14 “Tom Cat” fighter
plane. He later became a Material Planner until his retirement. Additionally he served
as a Sergeant in the Parks Police Department for the Town of Brookhaven.
Throughout his life Ed was an avid reader, enjoyed camping, traveling and
visiting other countries, drawing, woodworking, tinkering with cars and trucks and his
love for coffee. Many people referred to him as “Mr. Coffee”.
He was actively involved in various organizations including the Masonic
Faternity, Scottish Rites, Shriners, Civil Air Patrol, VFW Auxiliary at Post 7288,
President and Vice President of the Northrop Grumman Retiree Club of the Carolinas
and a member of the Village Point Methodist Church, Shallotte, NC where he
participated in the church choir.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, August 15th, 1:00 PM at the
Village Point Methodist Church located at 1392 Village Point Road, Shallotte, NC and
another one on Saturday, August 17th, 1:00 PM at the Williamsburg Masonic Lodge #6
located at 233 Francis Street, Williamsburg, Virginia.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made to either the Shriner's
Hospital for Children, Attn: Processing Center, PO Box 947765, Atlanta, GA 30394 or
Lower Cape Fear Hospice Life Care Centers, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC
28401.
Michael J. Fulwood Funeral Service of Ocean Isle Beach, NC is taking care of the
cremation and serving the family.

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