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Duncan Czamanske posted a condolence
Sunday, March 2, 2008
I would like to take this opportunity to remember a special person in my life. Grandpa Ray was a great man, whom was always kind and loved life. He loved long walks and taking his shirt off while washing the dishes after family gatherings. I remember when I led a few ducks into the cabin to join us on our vacation, while grandpa thought it would be better if they stayed outside. Grandpa Ray was a just and proud man whom everyone will remember and cherish. I am truly privileged to have had someone so special in my life.
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Duncan czamanske
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Jon Levenson posted a condolence
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Although I met Uncle Ray only a few times, I always heard such lovely things about him from my late wife, his niece Ruth. He was such a kindly and upbeat person, radiating joy every time we saw him. May Brigitte, Belle, Lorraine, and the whole family be comforted, and may his name be for a blessing.
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Leslie Capozzoli posted a condolence
Friday, February 29, 2008
I am grateful to have had the opportunity to meet Ray's loving family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Leslie Capozzoli
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Hannah Aroesty, Newton Mass posted a condolence
Friday, February 29, 2008
I am Ray’s niece.
I have wonderful memories of my Uncle. When I was a child growing up in Rochester, Ray would take me and my brother and sister to the knot-hole baseball games with our cousin Ike Sarfety.
Every year our family celebrated Thanksgiving together. Ray loved to watch the football games on Thanksgiving Day. One year, Ray and my brother, Elliot ate the tray of Pastel (meat pie) that my grandmother had prepared before it was served to the family. Those of us who did not get a piece were not happy. :-)
I also remember how happy Ray was when he met Bridgette. Bridgette, thank you for taking such good care of him.
After the funeral someone told me that there was a saying from Pirkei Avoth (Ethic of our Fathers) “A person who is loved by man, is loved by G-d” She then said, “Ray was LOVED by man and he will be missed”. And she is so right.
Ray was a very gentle, sweet man and we do miss him.
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Sarah Aroeste posted a condolence
Friday, February 29, 2008
My heartfelt condolences go out to the Aroesty branch of the family. May the Aroesty name and spirit live on, and may
Raymond's memory be a blessing to all...
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Belle Aroesty Broutman posted a condolence
Friday, February 29, 2008
I am Ray's sister. I have very fond memories of Ray, particularly during my teen years. Ray was 5 years older then me. We both loved music and often sang and danced together. I moved out of town when I was 21 and thereafter did not see Ray often, but he was always in my thoughts. We will miss him and his cheery phone conversations through the years.
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Jackie Czamanske posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Ray was my father. Perhaps not my “natural father” but for all intense purposes he was truly my Dad. He came into my life in early adolescents and provided me with stability and guidance through those agonizing years. I can’t remember a time when he ever showed anger, and trust me I was deserving. It’s only now as an adult that I can reflect and marvel at how he and my mom always came up with the resources for ski trips, summer camps and trendy clothing. I never felt without, only well cared for. Ray is perhaps the primary reason why I’m an educator today. He set education goals for me that I never would have dreamed of. He paid for my college education, my first car (and the second, I “blew up” the first one) and my wedding. He was an amazing influence on my children, Duncan and Tyler, and taught them the joys of walking, singing and being with family. Always conscientious of how important family time was, Ray “appreciated” our family vacations in the Adirondacks, on the Vineyard and shared holidays. He loved to tell stories of his days with “The Chico’s” and remained a terrific dancer well into his later years. In fact, I ran out of steam doing the jitterbug with him at the Oatka well before he did. He had an undeniable love of life. Even when he became ill, he would always ask the doctors about the latest research on how he might extend his years. Perhaps what I appreciated the most about Ray, was his love for my mother. He would bring her a single rose home every Friday at the end of his work week. He was an adoring husband and their life together was a wonderful love story. In death, as in life, he was a very gentle soul. I had the privilege of being with him when he passed with a small, final puff of breath. I’d been singing a favorite song of his; “You are my Sunshine.” Yes Ray, you are. Thank you. With eternal love, admiration and gratitude, your daughter, Jackie.
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Lorraine Bolkosky posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
I am Ray's sister and I have lived away from Rochester for most of my life. Even though we were brother and sister we didn't grow up together--Ray was 20 years old when I was born. He showed his love of family even at that young age when he asked for permission to come home from the army to see his new baby sister. I think he was in Iceland at the time so that was quite a trip.
Ray always enjoyed life but I think life really began for him when he married Bridgette and became part of her lively and loving family. It makes me proud and happy to read all the wonderful comments about him. I feel very sad that he is gone but I am comforted in knowing that he had a very good life.
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Becky Melfi posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
I am truly blessed to have such a wonder person in my life. I was even able to live with him in a critical time of adolescents. He taught me to always love deeply and to do everything to the fullest. He enjoyed life and his long walks that somehow I inherited. He was a man of good faith and taught all of us grandkids about the Jewish religion even when we just wanted the chocolate. I would never be the person I am today if it was not for grandma and grandpa love and support. I am happy that I saw you on your final days. Even when you were at your weakest you still manage to grab my hand and smile at me. I only hope that I am able to be half person that grandpa was. You will always be apart of me. Love you always!
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patty posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
grampa I love you and will always miss you always now your in the arms of our father i love you grampa
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Penny posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
I just wanted to say my grandfather was a kind gentle man,I have many fond memories of our time together I will miss him deeply.
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Tyler Czamanske posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
I'd just like to take the time to say what an amazing grandfather Ray was. He was always there for every important moment of my life whether it was birthdays, holidays, or graduations. I have such great memories of him... from the walks we went on in the Adirondacks...his face when he realized Duncan had led several ducks into our cabin one winter...the way he always put Hannakah guild in the bottom of our christmas gifts...and that even when he was sick he always had a smile as he sang "you are my sunshine."
I will miss him dearly and am so glad that he was a part of my life.
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Marten Czamanske posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
I am so glad that I had the pleasure of being around Ray and Bridgette for so many years. Ray was a very gentle man. He was a man you could count on. Ray was a very funny man. He once told me that the best comedians were Jewish. I disagreed with him. However, as I thought about it, he was right. Ray was always there for our children, never forgetting a birthday or an occasion. Ray would always say to me, “is everything going ok?” Ray was so thoughtful. He always wanted to know if everything was all right. But the best testament to Ray is how much effort he put forth for Jackie. He really was proud of her and her achievements. I know he must have enjoyed that very much. Lastly, Ray and Bridgette were in love. They adored each other and it showed. I will miss him very much.
Marty
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Diana (Cernis) Turney posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
My condolences to the family. I did not know Mr. Aroesty, but I was Irene's former roommate and new her family. If Irene would like to contact me, my telephone # is 671-5557 or thru email @ dcturney@rochester.rr.com
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Eric Leighton posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
I'm sorry I can't be with you. I remember Ray well, even before I married Bernice and became part of the family, and have always liked him. Although I saw Ray only rarely, I shall miss him, as I am sure you all will. He was a very pleasant man.
Visitation
Following the funeral the family will receive friends at the Jewish Home of Rochester from 5-8 PM.
Service Info
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 3 PM at Brighton Memorial Chapel.
Interment
Knights of Pythias Section (Sect. L) of White Haven Memorial Park
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