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Ray was ranked as one of the top 50-yard freestyle swimmers in the nation in 1964.  He was a member of Villanova’s All-American 400 yard freestyle relay and was the Wildcats swim team captain in his senior year.  A high school All-American swimmer, Ray hailed from Waterbury, Conn. and was recruited by Ed Geisz in 1963.  In addition, Ray was a Dean’s List student at Villanova with a 3.5 grade point average.  Ray lost his life in Vietnam while serving with the Marine Corps.