Raymond Philip Singer

Colonel Raymond P. Singer, USA (Ret), died at home in Fort Belvoir, VA on June 4, 2013. He was born in Chicago, IL on September 15, 1925 to Erwin Philip Singer and Helen Breen Singer. He graduated from West Point in June 1950 having served prior to that in World War II and retired from the US Army in 1979. He received his Masters degree in Operational Analysis from University of Maryland. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Margaret Maginnis Singer; as well as four children, Raymond P. Singer, Jr. (Vicki) of Lawton, OK, Richard F. Singer of Arlington, VA, Ann Singer Van Haaren (Cary) of San Diego, CA and Elizabeth Singer McQueston (John) of Portland, OR; seven grandchildren - Aaron, Damian, Jack, Kate, Finn, Maggie & Ellie and two great-grandchildren - Liam & Nora. Also surviving is his sister, Nancy Singer Hoca of Maisons-Laffitte, France. He was predeceased by his son Thomas C. Singer and brothers John Singer & Paul Singer. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 7th from 4-6PM at Demaine Funeral Home, 520 S Washington St., Alexandria, VA. Services will be conducted at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Evercare Hospice & Palliative Care of Reston, VA. You can view and sign the family guest book at　 www.demainefunerals.com.