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Raymond Gazzola Obituary
New Windsor, NY
Raymond A. "Sonny" Gazzola of New Windsor, NY, a retired executive, entered into rest on September 18, 2008, at home. He was 77.
The son of Louis and Carmella Vascello Gazzola, he was born April 26, 1931 in New York.
He was an Army Veteran, serving from 1948 to 1960.
A family statement reads: "His presence will be missed at Sunday dinners with his loving family where lasting memories were made sharing pasta, wine and cigars."
Survivors include his Aunt Tess and Uncle Joe of Garrison, NY; his first cousins, Adele VanderEssen of Washingtonville, Joseph VanderEssen and his wife, Angie DeRobertis of New Windsor, Ramona and Greg Agresti of New Windsor, Ramilda Newell of Monroe, Frank Agresti of Monroe, Cassandra Vascello of Salisbury Mills, Elaine Giardello of Garrison, Loretta and Mike Artusa; many other cousins, and also many friends from around the world. He was predeceased by his brother, Louis F. Gazzola, Jr. and further predeceased by many first cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today, Monday, September 22, at 10 a.m., at St. Mary's Church, Washingtonville. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Moffat Library, 6 West Main St., Washingtonville, NY 10992.
Arrangements under the care of Thomas A. Murray of the David T. Ferguson Funeral Home, 20 North St., Washingtonville, NY; 845-496-9106.
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Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Gazzola
4 Entries
September 23, 2008
Oncology,chemotherapy and primary care staff from Castle Point.
To his family and to Mona" who put all the efforts to bring him to CP for his treatment in the chemo room.She made his time running faster during his treatment and please him for any simple requets.
God bless him.He is in Peace.
Nydia Febus Rodriguez
Oncology,chemotherapy Nurse
BERNADETTE FUAMROLA
September 23, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Tom Murray and the Staff of Ferguson Funeral Home
September 22, 2008
Extending our sincerest condolences.
Barbara Benjamin
September 20, 2008
I met Ray through a work connection, but our connection was through the heart. Ray was wise, kind, fun-loving, and a great lover of food and wine. I will miss his twinkle.
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