Ray Fein, 98, served in the Navy during World War II. He now lives at the Bristol Glen retirement community in Newton. (Photos provided)
Ray Fein, 98, served in the Navy during World War II. He now lives at the Bristol Glen retirement community in Newton. (Photos provided)

NEWTON. Ray Fein, 98, grew up during the Depression, then enlisted in the Navy after high school.

WWII vet reflects on ‘beautiful life’
13 Jul 2025 | 11:10
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Eighty years ago, Ray Fein was serving in World War II.

He enlisted in the Navy on Nov. 28, 1944, the same year that he graduated from high school.

He received an honorable discharge July 3, 1946.

Fein, 98, grew up in Irvington during the Great Depression.

In those days, people typically saved everything....



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