Ramon Reaves

May 14, 1974 - January 29, 2021

Ramon Lamont Reaves, 46 the eldest son of Betty Reaves and Linwood Barrett Sr. was born on May 14, 1974 in New Haven, CT. He departed this life on January 29, 2021. Ramon was a product of the New Haven Public School System. He attended Nathan Hale, and graduated from Sound High School. After high School Ramon started working for various companies. He started a life with his childhood sweetheart Budicisa Moore. From this union they would have three children. Life with Ramon was always an adventure. He was the life of the party, and there was never a dull moment with him. He could make you laugh through song and dance. He loved the game of Chess, which was one of his favorite hobbies and another was going to the casino. He was a man of swagg from his fashion all the way down to his walk. Ramon’s family was his biggest joy in this world. He would love to go to his mother’s house and sit at the table and tell jokes. He loved traveling south to visit and spend time with the other half of his family as well. Ramon’s life will be cherished and remembered by all who knew and loved him. Ramon is survived by his mother Betty Reaves, father Linwood Barrett Sr. (Denise), daughter Ravonne Reaves and two son’s Ramon Reaves Jr., and Bryshon Reaves. He is survived by sisters Nikia and Lashaunda Reaves, Latonya Barrett of New Haven, CT, Lawanda Todd (Terrence) of Winterville, NC. He also leaves brother’s Tyrell Reaves of New Haven, CT, Linwood Barrett Jr., Daniel Barrett of Winterville NC, Darnell Barrett (Marissa) of West Orange NJ. He also survived by two grandchildren, Malacai and Maleah Cuffy. Ramon is predeceased by maternal grandparents Mary Reaves & William Reaves Sr., paternal grandparents Patsy Joyner Barrett & Pete Barrett, cousin Sean Reeves Jr, uncle William Reaves Jr. and aunt Mary Luella Reeves. He also leaves behind several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.