Joseph D. Raube, Sr., 86, of Gloucester City, NJ, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025, at his home, with his loving family by his side. Born on June 25, 1938, in Camden, NJ, Joseph was the beloved husband of Dolores Cleary Raube for over 60 years. Together, they raised three sons: Joseph D. Raube Jr., David Charles Raube, and Michael George Raube. Joseph was a proud grandfather to seven grandchildren: Gregory, Patrick, Madeline, Olivia, Charlotte, Regina, and Dylan, all of whom he adored and cherished deeply.

Joseph graduated from Gloucester City High School in 1956 and dedicated his life to his work and family. He began his career as a butcher and later owned a butcher shop at Market St. and Lane Ave. in Gloucester City, where he was a well-known figure in the community. In addition to his career as a butcher, Joseph obtained his real estate license and invested in various properties throughout Gloucester City, showing a remarkable entrepreneurial spirit.

In the late 1990s, Joseph purchased Gloucester Travel and successfully ran the business until 2004. After selling that business, he worked various jobs until he retired in 2020. Throughout his life, Joseph was a self-taught handyman, taking on countless projects around his home and real estate properties, always seeking to improve and care for those around him. His love for cooking was legendary; many fondly remember the Sunday evening meals he prepared for his family.

Joseph was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Clara, and his sister, Barbara Raube Williams, and is survived by his brother, Charles Dan Raube. He was a devoted family man who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation on Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. at St. Mary's R.C. Church, 426 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow in New St. Mary's Cemetery, Bellmawr.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Joseph's memory to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org and the American Heart Association at www.heart.org

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Joseph D. Raube, Sr. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City. Ph:856-456-1142.