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Raymond Swallow Obituary
Swallow, Raymond W. Jr.
Webster: Suddenly of natural causes January 29, 2010. Predeceased by his parents, Raymond Sr. and Ann Swallow. He is survived by his wife, Carol; children, Shannan (Gregory) Monrad and Brent (Kristin) Swallow; grandchildren, Greg Jr., Alexa and Griffin Monrad and Tyler Swallow; sister, Joan Swallow; and many nieces and nephews.
Loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Raymond was proud to be an Insurance agent since 1969.
Friends may call Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the funeral chapel (2305 Monroe Ave.). Services will be held Saturday, 3 PM at Third Presbyterian Church, 4 Meigs Street, Rochester, 14607. Friends are invited to bring a written memory or favorite photo of Ray for the family's memory book. Contributions in his memory may be made to Anchor Christian Church Building Fund, 375 Beaver Rd., Rochester, NY 14624. light a candle visit www.anthonychapels.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Swallow
Kathleen Goyette
February 19, 2010
Our deepest sympathy for Ray's family and loved ones. I must share what a delight Ray was to talk to on the phone and in person. His cheerful disposition was incredibly contagious. Every conversation, however brief and professional in nature, brightened my day a little bit. I always hung up the phone saying, "What a nice fellow!"
So sorry for your loss. I'll be looking for Ray in heaven. Amen! ~Kathleen Goyette, Bristol Valley Theater, Naples, NY
Kathy Richardson
February 11, 2010
I am so saddened to learn of Ray's passing. I remember meeting him at my in-laws, in 1969, when he and his Dad stopped to say "Hi!"
I have been insured with him ever since. I will miss that quick wit and jovial personality.
One day, several years ago, when I called him, he asked how I was. I said I was OK .. busy making a huge pot of beef stew. His reply? "I'll be right over!" He knew he was always welcome.
My condolences to Carol and the entire family, including all those at 890 S Winton Rd.
Alisa Willis
February 9, 2010
Dear Carol, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. Ray was such a bright spot in this world and I was fortunate to have known him. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Alisa (Perry) Willis
Colleen Fritsch
February 7, 2010
Dear Shannann, Brent, Carol and Grandchildren, please accept our most sincere and heartfelt condolences.
My parents had Swallow Insurance since its early days.
My 1972 Ford Pinto was insured by you. My Husband John and I have had you for 40 years since we were 16.
Our daughter still has insurance with you.
That says A LOT!!!
I talked to your Dad after Christmas and he told me that he was NOT ready to retire. His reason......He was having so much fun with Shannan & Brent.
You all were blessed.
I always enjoyed talking to him..... he could always make me laugh!!
He was a good, honest man, who we will truly miss.
May God's peace be with you.
Colleen & John Fritsch
February 6, 2010
Dear Swallow Family,
Our condolences to you on the sudden loss of your husband and father. Ray traveled quite a distance to help us set up our insurance policy, met our daugher (Kristin) with special needs, and always asked about her when we contacted him on the phone. In fact, he remebered she collected office pens...the next trip to our home, the first thing he did was to give her a Swallow Insurance pen...her face lit up!
He will be missed by our family.
Jim, Ginny, Kristin and Jimmy Slobe
Tom and Phyllis Chaffin
February 5, 2010
Carol and family, Our sincere sympathy goes out to you at this tremendous loss. Ray was a good friend. I remember going to the Indianapolis 500 race with Ray - twice! God bless you in this time of need.
February 5, 2010
Shannon,
Thinking of you. I have walked in the very same shoes. 12/14/93.
Call when you can.
Kathy Winghart
Stephen Ancefsky
February 5, 2010
To the Swallow family,I'm sorry to hesr of Ray's passing.He was one of a kind, a true class act!My prayers are with all of you god bless
February 5, 2010
Carol, Shannan, Brent & Joan
Sorry we couldn't be there for the service. We will always remember the wonderful family gatherings we all had together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Ray will be missed.
Judy & Ernie
Ed & Priscilla Day
February 5, 2010
Carol,
We have such good memories of Ray. He was so good-hearted and fun-loving. May God's love surround you and your family at this difficult time.
Donna, John Farrell
February 5, 2010
Shannan and Family,
My Wife and I were deeply saddened by the passing of your father. He was not only our agent for a long period off time. But he was a man who loved to live life and assist where needed. He was a good soul and we will truly miss him. Our deepest Sympathies.
February 4, 2010
Shannan and the whole Swallow family. I wanted to send my deepest sympathy for your loss. Your Dad was always so kind. He will always be remembered in our industry and was a perfect example of what an Insurance Professional should be. God Bless you all and bring you peace. Kathy Shaffer
February 4, 2010
Im so sorry to hear of Ray's passing. Just saw him a few weeks ago, thankfully. He served my parents and myself well and he will be greatly missed. My prayers are with all of you.
Annie (Sterling) Lundy
Heide Miller from Moseley
February 4, 2010
Carol and Family,
Please accept all of our heartfelt condolences at your loss. With great respect and warmth,
Heide Miller on behalf of Jamal Hamdani & the rest of the Moseley family.
Socorro Zuniga
February 4, 2010
Carol,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
February 4, 2010
Shannan and family please know that we love you and will do anything to help you with the tough times ahead. Try to be strong. Love,
Ami, Frank, and kids.
Elizabeth Teachout
February 4, 2010
Dear Swallow Family, Ray was a wonderful man and extremely supportive and always helped me out anyway he could. I'll never forget his great personality.
The short-term secretary,
February 4, 2010
Dear Shannon and Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. We did business with Ray for 35 years. He was always extremely cooperative and we enjoyed doing business with him.
Marty and Brenda Kramer
February 4, 2010
Shannon, Brent and family, I'm very sorry to hear about your dad. I have enjoyed getting to know him over the years and he will be missed. Heidi Cowen(NYCM)
Beth Nespeca
February 4, 2010
Mrs. Swallow, Shannon, and Brent,
Please know that your entire family is in my prayers. Only a kind, loving man would have such a wonderful wife and children.
Audrey Ferris
February 4, 2010
Carol and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. I didn't know Ray well, but what I did know I liked.
Ray, Thanks for the memories at the annual clambakes!
February 3, 2010
Dear Shannan, Brent & Family,
Our deepest condolences to you on the sudden loss of your father. He was an excellent and well respected agent. We will miss his wonderful smile and great conversation at this year's clambake.
Your Friends at Travelers
Lisa DiBiase
February 3, 2010
Carol,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
Linda, Frank & David Kleeman
February 3, 2010
Carol, Brent and Shannon,
We were so surprised to hear that Ray passed away so suddenly. We have known him for over 30 years. I remember when he took me to motor vehicle in 1979 when I moved to Rochester so I could get my drivers license. We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Love to all of you.
Frank & Mary Montroy
February 3, 2010
Carol, Brent and Shannon,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Ray. He was more than an insurance agent for us the past 40 years. He was a dear friend. One of our fondest memories is when he took the guys salmon fishing and Frank caught a big one! He will be deeply missed. Our love to all of you and may his memories sustain you through this difficult time.
February 3, 2010
Carol, Brent and Shannan,
Frank and I were so surprised to hear of Ray's passing. For the past 40 years he has been more than an insurance agent for us. He was our friend. One of our fondest memories is when Frank went salmon fishing with him and caught a big one! We will miss him dearly. Our love goes at to your family in this time of sorrow.
Frank & Mary Montroy, Penfield New York
February 3, 2010
Hi Shannon, So sorry to hear about your Dad. He was a wonderful man. My prayers are with you and your family. Karal Wingate
February 3, 2010
Shannon and family - We are so sorry to hear about your dad. We were with him for 30+ years and will miss him. He was truly a kind man. You are all in our thoughts.
Sam and Lynn Scalzo
Robert Williams
February 3, 2010
Carol,
Lynette and I were surprised to hear about Ray's passing. I feel so sorry for you and your family. I certainly enjoyed going to the races with Ray and all our events at the Elk's Club.
One of my favorite trips was with Ray, Tom Moore and Bob Stidd to the race in Pocono Pa.
He could never, however convince me to drive a Ford.
We will miss him dearly.
May God bless and be with you and your family.
Bob Williams PER
Deland Fl
Jeff Lynch
February 3, 2010
Our condolences to you Carol, Shannan and Brent. Ray was one of the most helpful and trustworthy business people I've ever met. Not to mention a lifelong family friend, who was always willing to go the extra mile to ensure we were well taken care of. He will be greatly missed.
Jeff & Lisa Lynch
Dave & Chris Taylor
February 3, 2010
Our deepest condolences to Carol, Shannan, Brent and Joan, from Dave and Chris Taylor....
Ray was such a friend in the business and so caring and compassionate to us as customers over the years, even after we moved from Rochester to the Cape. I remember the many lunches we enjoyed over the years, and the conversations we shared about working in the "family business". Ray was probably the most ethical business person I knew, and I know, Carol, that you and Shannan and Brent will miss him but will someday enjoy the many memories of a wonderful husband and father.
Love to you all,
Dave and Chris
[email protected]
February 3, 2010
Carol and Family,
I'm praying that the many memories that make you a great family will get you through the days ahead. I enjoy knowing all of you.
Patty Baker
February 3, 2010
Carol and Family,
I'm praying that the many memories that make you a great family will get you through the days ahead. I enjoy knowing all of you.
Patty Baker
Patty Blakley
February 3, 2010
A kinder more considerate person you will rarely meet. And what a sense of humor! Yes, Ray, I will continue to drive a GM car and probably keep my hair short! You will be greatly missed! My deepest sympathy to the entire Swallow family.
Linda Whipple
February 3, 2010
I was so sorry to hear about Ray's passing. I didn't know him well but had many phone conversations with him regarding an insurance issue. I will always remember him for his kindness and helpfulness he showed to my son Christopher over an insurance incident a few years ago which ended up going to Court and Ray went with Chris to plead his case. We were both appreciative that he took time out of his busy schedule to help us out. My prayers go out to his family and friends. I can trust that he will be sorely missed by many.
Linda Jamalkowski (nee Carlson)
February 3, 2010
Carol - My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
February 3, 2010
We are so sad to hear this news. What a nice person Ray was. We met him and Shanon and Brent thru a friend and we have been customers for a number of years. Our deepest sympathies to all the family.
Ellen & Rob Lerner
Marilyn Scheftic
February 3, 2010
Our love and deepest sympathy goes out to the Swallow family. We have many fond memories of Ray; he was always so much fun to be around. We admire the way he loved his family and life with such passion! Ray took care of all our insurance needs; he had a very special way of working with people. You always knew he was looking out for your best interest and we will miss him deeply. Our thoughts and prayers are with you !
Love,
Dave and Marilyn Scheftic
Gerry & Pat Bader
February 3, 2010
We are very sorry to hear about the passing of Ray. He was a great person and a good friend. We will miss Ray. Our prayers are with you. May God Bless.
February 3, 2010
Shannan, Brent & Family,
We were saddened to hear the news of the loss of your father. Ray was a great man and we enjoyed working with him over the years at the agency. He will be missed. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
With Our SIncere Sympathy,
The Staff of Allegany Co-op Insurance Company
Isa
February 3, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Lynne Erne
February 3, 2010
I wish to extend my sympathy in the loss of Ray. He was a good Elk and I enjoyed seeing him at visitations as well as functions at the lodge. He will be greatly missed.
T. A. Lawson
February 3, 2010
My condolences to the Swallow family. You are in my prayers.
Christine Trimm
February 3, 2010
Carol, I am so very sorry to hear about your husband. I didn't know him, but I know you and if he's anything like you, he's a sweetheart. May God bless you in your time of sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Christine Trimm
February 3, 2010
Shannan, Brent & Family,
We were saddened to hear the news of the loss of your father. We enjoyed working with Ray over the years at the agency. He was a great man who will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
With Our Sincere Sympathy,
The Staff of Allegany Co-op Insurance Co
February 3, 2010
Shannon and Brent,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. I would only see your Dad at company events, but I will always remember him as a gentle man, who loved life and his family. I am sure he is with the angels.
Cathy James, Travelers
Veronica Leicht
February 3, 2010
I have many fond memories of a man I will miss. Never a dull moment!! What would he say next!!!?? When I got my hair cut short and he walked in the office and said "THAT LOOKS AWFUL!"...Only Ray gets away with that! The Toronto trip when he talked me into skycoasting...and my favorite concert to this day...Garth Brooks...outdoors on a beautiful night! His kind last words to me "you're looking good!' My love and sympathy goes out to his entire family.
Gary & Nancy Korneliusen
February 3, 2010
Ray, always there for family, friends and clients. His smile and cheerful greeting will really be missed. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
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