BORN

1929

DIED

2015

Ray Ceresino Obituary

Ray Ceresino passed away on May 1, 2015, at the age of 86. He was born in Thunder Bay, Canada, on April 24, 1929, to Frank and Emilia Ceresino. He grew up in Thunder Bay and became a professional hockey player for the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Cleveland Barons. On June 2, 1953, he married his lovely wife, Lorraine Giardetti, and they were married for 62 years.
Ray moved his family to California in 1962 and settled in the San Fernando Valley where he had a successful career as a mortgage broker. He had been retired and residing in Carmel Valley for the past 15 years. 
Ray and Lorraine had three children, Lynn Neault, Gayle (Joe) Belch, and Gordon (Mary) Ceresino, all of whom reside in the San Diego area. He had six grandchildren who meant the world to him, Brian, Danielle and Matt Neault, Jessica Ceresino, and Derek (Amelia) and Danny Belch. There was no prouder grandfather as he loved watching all of his grandchildren compete in sports at Torrey Pines High School and college.
Ray never lost his love for sports. He was an avid golfer and his skating skills never left him as he could be seen playing street hockey with his grandkids and skating around the streets of Carmel Valley well into his eighties. He always looked forward to The Ray Ceresino Invitational, an annual golf tournament his son established in honor of his 80th birthday, celebrated by family and close friends. Ray will always be remembered by friends and family for his wonderful personality and the way he made everyone feel when he was around them. He was truly blessed with a special family and friends; he will be loved and missed forever.
He will be laid to rest at El Camino Memorial Park in San Diego on June 2, 2015.

Published by Carmel Valley News on May 20, 2015.
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Hi Lorraine
Such a long time since we have been in touch but Ray remains a handsome devil in my mind. We don't forget special people we have met and your family was all of that. Thinking of you Lynne Gail Gordie and Strathcona Avenue.
Barb and Hal Philp

June 4, 2015

Auntie Lorraine, Lynn, Gayle, Joe, Gordie and Mary:
We are deeply saddened by Uncle Ray's passing. He was a very special man and we will cherish our memories of him. He was so loved and respected and will be greatly missed. We hope the love of family and friends will comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead.
Love Peter and Tara

June 2, 2015

Lorraine,
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about Ray's passing. He was a wonderful and loving man. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
Bill and Stella Hatzis (Tara's parents)

June 2, 2015

Our deepest condolences in the loss of Ray. Growing up in port Arthur Ray always was a gentleman when dealing with the young athletes growing up in Port Arthur and always gave his time to them. Martha and ab filipovic

May 31, 2015

DEAR LORRAINE, LYNN, GAYLE, GORD & FAMILIES
WE ARE SO SO SADDENED BY THIS NEWS OF RAY'S PASSING. OUR SINCERE WARM THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE ONGOING. MUCH LOVE, ANGE, PAULINE AND LORI.

May 30, 2015

Dear Lorraine and family - Sincere condolences from Bob and Rose Marie Fero, Thunder Bay, Ontario Love and Prayers.

May 29, 2015

Lorraine , most sincere sympathy in your sad loss of Ray. Sympathy to family members am sure he will be missed by everyone. Thinking of you & keep you in my prayers. Edna Groop (twin City Industral)

May 29, 2015

OUR SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCE TO ALL OF YOUR FAMILY AT THIS SAD TIME

(the late Linda) CALONEGO & FAMILY

May 29, 2015

Psalms 46:1 "God is our strength in times of distress
My sincerest condolences

May 27, 2015

May God comfort you and your family Lorraine. Our heartfelt sympathy is with you and yours.

Love, Jason & Iris

Jason & Iris Lampel

May 23, 2015

Lynn, Gayle and families, deepest sympathies on the passing of your beloved father and grandfather, Ray. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
From,
Sheryl,Gregg and Mark Rabinowitz

May 23, 2015

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