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Rich Koz
March 27, 2006
I knew Ray from the days when he worked with my "dad" Jerry G. Bishop, and had the great honor to work with him on my various shows at ch. 32.Ray was a very talented man, a great co-worker and a terrific person- a real old school professional.My deepest sympathy to the Barnas family..
Rita McConville
March 22, 2006
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of Ray. He trained me as a floor director on "Fox Thing in the Morning", my first television job in Chicago. That was over eight years ago, and I'm still floor directing, using the techniques he taught me every day. He was a very sweet man, and I'll keep him, and you and your family, in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Dr Jerry J Field
March 21, 2006
What a wonderful guy to work with and share so many memories. When so many of us stated WFLD in 1965. And how much fun we had on Jan 1 1996 when we went on the air. It was early days of TV and how much we learned from each other and a great crew. Ray in 1996 was a leader in training lead he did so well. My prayers and thoughts are with the family. I regret I'm in Rochester NY and will miss my being able to express my personal thoughts on his loss to his family. We are blessed for many years of knowing Ray.
Eddie Blazonczyk, Sr
March 21, 2006
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Ray will join the polka band of fine musicians in heaven now.
Our prayers are with you at this time. The Blazonczyk Family
Eldon Mayo
March 21, 2006
The Barnas Family,
I worked with Ray for nearly 20 years at Channel 32. He will be missed. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Eldon Mayo and family
Adrienne Lascio (Lisak)
March 21, 2006
Dear Dorothy,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear husband. He was a true gentleman and a great musician. I remember him playing that trumpet at all those polka dances. What fun those were. I can still picture you and Ray standing on the steps of St. Stephens Church on your beautiful wedding day. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sheryl Kocher
March 21, 2006
Dottie,
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. May your good memories bring you comfort.
Sheryl Kocher
Dick (Zimber) Ziembicki
March 21, 2006
It is so sad to see one of the finest musicians pass on...He was the best. Please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss. I am hospitalized and am unable to express my condolences personally.
Marianne and Bob Sirott
March 21, 2006
Ray was one of our favorite people to work with at Fox Thing In The Morning. He always greeted the day, and us, with a smile, good humor and great stories. We missed him dearly when he left. Our prayers are with you.
Mary Ann (Tomko) Andrews
March 21, 2006
Dear Dorothy,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May Jesus comfort you and your family.
Pat Cunniff
March 21, 2006
My prayers are with you and your family.
Pat Salani
March 20, 2006
Dorothy,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I didn't know your husband but by the comments in this guest book, he must have been a very fine person. My prayers are with you.
Paul Larsen
March 20, 2006
I literally grew up with "Mr. B." He was one of the nicest, most understanding, even tempered guys I've ever known. I really felt like he cared about me. The summers at Pleasant Lake are among my favorite memories. It was a pleasure to know him.
Paul Larsen
Gary & Sharon Takahashi
March 20, 2006
Dear Dottie,
We are sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Joseph Bocian
March 20, 2006
My deepest condolences to you and the entire family...the finest trumpeter will be missed...our prayers are with you all. God Bless..
Joe Bocian (Hi-Notes Orchestra)
Jim & Dorrie Bagrowski
March 20, 2006
To a fine gentleman and exquisite musician, may his memory endure with us forever. It was a real honor to play and harmonize together in the Naturals. Dottie, to you, our sincerest condolences. Jim and Dorrie Bagrowski
Armela Hammes
March 20, 2006
Dear Dorothy,
Sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you today.
Armela Hammes
Connie {Wojtach} Bureau
March 20, 2006
Dorothy: Our prayers and sympathy are with you today. Ed & Connie Bureau
Roman & Lorraine (Travers) Truskolaski
March 20, 2006
Ray was always a first choice when we needed a trumpet player with the Ampol Aires...He recorded with us on our Ballroom Album. Dorothy, we want to extend our deepest sympathy on your loss. He will be missed by all his musical friends.
Katherine Burke
March 20, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I fondly remember Mr. Barnas and Scott playing the trumpet together at church for many Easter masses; his music added so much to the celebration. You are all in my prayers.
Chester Filipiak
March 20, 2006
Sorry to hear of Ray's death. He was a great musucian & friend.I will always remeber your wedding we (Hi-Notes) played at Marshall Square ballroom. That big band in the sky is getting bigger by the year. I pray for the family!
Robert & Terra Suriano
March 20, 2006
The Suriano Family would like to offer our most sincere condolences. We will miss Ray at church on Sundays. Our prayers are with Ray and his entire family.
Don Ptak
March 20, 2006
I played with Ray at the Chicago School Of Music in the big dance band. After Ray went in the service I took his place with the Lil Wally Band. He was a fine trumpet player and gentleman. The last time I saw him was at Lil Wallys 75th birthday party. I have many pictures of him. I will miss him. God Bless
Carol Gosy
March 20, 2006
Dearest Dottie and family,
I am so sincerely sorry for your loss. I understand Ray was in a lot of pain and he is no longer suffering, however, it is never easy to let someone you love so dearly go. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Please contact me when you are able so we can reminisce together. I do so miss our lunches that you, Suz and I used to have together. Take care of yourself. Sincerely, Carol
Tracy Wunrow
March 20, 2006
To all of you,
As a long time friend of Donna's, I am just so sorry to hear of Mr. Barnas' death. Your family always treats me as one of your own, and I am truly sorry for your loss. I will miss him very much. He was such a kind and fun to be around type of individual, and very talented as well. I will always remember our many visits at your kitchen table.
May God help you all at this difficult time of ups and downs, laughter and tears, good times and bad. We never understand why things like this happen, or why the manner in which they happen, nor do we like to say goodbye. Time will bring God's peace and grace, while the loss is always felt.
May God bless all of you,
With love,
Tracy, Dave, Cory and Jamie
Barbara & Richard Gilski
March 20, 2006
Dorothy and family,
We are so sorry about your loss. We will keep Ray and all of you in our prayers. Please know that we will be thinking about you often.
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