Renato (Ray) Faini Jr., 78, of Oak Bluffs and formerly of Framingham, died at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, Dec. 26.

Ray was born on June 2, 1946 to the late Renato E. Faini Sr. and Antoinette (Pisano) in Framingham. He graduated from Framingham South High School in 1965 and entered the United States Air Force. He served three years, one on Johnston Island an atoll in the Pacific and several months at Ellsworth Air Force Base in Rapid City, S.D.

Upon returning to Framingham, he worked with his father at the family business, Ideal Amusement. He later established Ideal Cigarette Service on Waverly street in Framingham.

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Carol (Perez); his son, Jonathon of Williamstown; and his daughter, Melissa Rae of Framingham. He is also survived by two sisters, Sandra Couto (Micky) of Falmouth, and Rita Wirrell of Whitinsville; his paternal aunt, Lola Stanley (Richard) of Hudson, Fla.; as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. He is survived by two brothers-in-law, John Perez Jr. (Susan) of Sioux City, Iowa and Mark Perez (Penny) of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa and a sister-in-law, Michaeline Acker (Ken) of Stanhope, Iowa.

He was predeceased by his mother and father-in law, John and Angie Perez of Sioux City, Iowa.

He loved his many dogs throughout his life, especially his golden retrievers, Maggie and Bella, who surely were waiting for him to play fetch.

He enjoyed bowling and spent many hours at Midtown Bowl in downtown Framingham. He played men’s slow pitch softball for many years.

Ray always loved the outdoors, sports and fishing. At a young age he enjoyed ice fishing on Farm Pond, not far from his home.

Shortly after retiring, Ray and Carol moved to Martha’s Vineyard where he found his love of the ocean, his boat and fishing. He enjoyed being a captain and being out on the water. He opened Sharks Landing Bait and Tackle on Oak Bluffs harbor in 1994. Ray loved to fish for shark and participated in many shark tournaments around the Island and Montauk, N.Y. with his friends and fellow fisherman.

His family wishes to extend special thanks to his niece, Linda White, who was always there to care for him or help him with his iPhone and computer.

The family would also like to thank the dedicated nurses of Hospice and Palliative Care of Martha’s Vineyard for their amazing care.

A celebration of life and memorial service will be held at the Chapman Funeral Home at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Martha’s Vineyard, 455 State Road, PMB 244, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568.