Ray ... We tried to visit with you , but you were too ill. So the only things I could offer was memories of years past and prayers. We go back a long time 1963 and I know if God would allowed us all to get together , we would picked up as if there was no time lapse. I often think of our time shared. I even recall as if was yesterday the day you & I had a Chinese dinner in N.Y.C.. Time I will cherish . May you rest with God and enjoy the fruits of your Life forever. I'm sure you will start up a good poker game , just keep a few seats open for us guys from room 323 !! God Bless you & your Family. Les

Message from Lisa D.

July 13, 2016 10:51 PM

Ray was a wonderful guy! I had known him since his days with the Board of Ed., and then at the casino! Loads of fun and a great personality! You will be missed! God Bless you, Ray!

Message from Bob & Sharon Oelke

July 13, 2016 2:40 PM

We feel so blessed to have known Ray & have such great, sweet memories of him. We were looking forward to some Frankenmuth time this summer but alas, the Lord has better plans for him. We loved how he loved his family, how he loved life & how thoughtful he was. I will never forget his call on my birthday in Feb., he called to wish me a happy one, I told him, it was the greatest gift I could receive!! Anne, we pray for you & the family to be comforted & dwell on the wonderful memories of Ray!!

Message from Karen Karsten

July 13, 2016 1:15 PM

I was so shocked and saddened to see today's news in the Niagara Gazette regarding Ray's passing.... I remember him fondly from Seneca Niagara Casino. He was one of my all-time favorite people. He could put a smile on anyone's face and always kept the laughter going. He will be sorely missed... my heart hurts to hear of his passing. Fly high and free, Ray. Sending much love to the family....

Message from Tom

July 12, 2016 6:10 PM

Yoraywhatsup was a horse at Philadelphia on a Tuesday on a sloppy track at 18-1 of course Ray bet and of course it won. That was his name ever since.
Another time, a Wednesday the first day of the baseball playoffs in 2001 Yankee & Oakland. New York lost the first two at home headed to Oakland down 0-2. Oakland had won 23 of 25 at home to close the season. It was a Friday and Ray said "we have them right where we want them" the Yanks went on to win 3 at Oakland. Ray looked like he had a crystal ball
A wonderful man and a very nice man.
I will miss him
Tom Darro

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