Lynne Raven

Lynne Helene Raven, age 75, of Brooklyn, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.

The second born of Louis and Esther (Goldstein) Marder’s two children, Lynne was born and raised in Brooklyn, where she resided her entire life.

Lynne was a graduate of Brooklyn College where she earned her bachelor’s degree in sociology. She spent her career as personnel investigator for the New York City Department of Personnel. Lynne retired in 2007 after thirty-five years on the job.

Lynne met Norman Raven at a night club called Thursdays in Manhattan. Picture a gorgeous woman with signature red hair, a red pants suit to match, and adorned with a striking gold necklace. That’s what Norm saw from across the room. He bravely approached her, they danced the night away, and a loving relationship was born. After many more dates, they married on April 9, 1972, at Temple Tree of Life in Brooklyn. Lynne looked stunning in her beautiful wedding gown while Norm went for the crushed blue velvet tux. After the wedding, they honeymooned in Mexico visiting Mexico City, Taxco, and Acapulco. With Lynne and Norman, the old saying that opposites attract could never have been truer. Yet, despite their differences, they enjoyed a loving marriage of 52 years.

In her spare time, Lynne loved taking trips to Atlantic City where, if she wasn’t at the blackjack table, you could definitely find her parked in front of a slot machine. Lynne enjoyed many laughs with her good friend Lauretta on their trips to the beach. Lynne loved all kinds of game shows, especially “Wheel of Fortune” but also “Jeopardy,” “Price is Right,” “Family Feud,” and others. Always with a song in her heart, she loved music and going to concerts in Marine Park and Coney Island. She loved the girl groups of the 1950’s including The Shirelles, The Marvelettes, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas. She also liked listening to Diana Ross and the Supremes, Neal Diamond, Carol King, Neil Sedaka, and Huey Lewis and the News.

Above all else Lynne was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Sharing a love for the theater with her daughters Erica and Allison, the three of them made great memories by venturing into the city to see a Broadway show together. Her granddaughter Violet was the apple of her eye and she always looked forward to seeing her and taking care of her as a baby when her parents had to work. In the summers, Lynne enjoyed the easiness of a barbeque with her family gathered around. In the winters, she was more like a bear in hibernation. And of course, it would be remiss not to mention how happy her grand-puppy Zoe, a long-haired miniature dachshund, made her.

Lynne was the beloved wife of Norman Raven; loving mother of: Erica Raven-Scorza and husband Christopher Scorza of Wayne, NJ and Allison Raven of Greenville, SC; adoring grandmother of Violet Scorza; dear brother of Harris Marder and wife Cheryl of Englishtown, NJ, dear aunt of Scott Marder and wife Alicia; and dear cousin of Bruce.

In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy in Lynne’s name are asked to consider:

St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center

100 Point Washington Boulevard

Roslyn NY 11576

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