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Lagrange - Aurelio V. "Ray" D'Avanzo, 83, an area resident since 1958 and formerly of Yonkers, died on Friday, August 29, 2014 at his home from complications of multiple myeloma.
Born at home in Yonkers on June 14, 1931, Ray was the son of Alfonso and Linda DiLandro D'Avanzo. He graduated from Manhattan College and served in the US Navy. He was employed as the Manager of Accounting and Auditing for Central Hudson until his retirement in 1992. He was a parishioner of St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church and a member of St. Mary's Council #4065, Knights of Columbus and the St. Denis/St. Columba Men's Club.
On May 19, 1958 at St. Eugene's Church inYonkers, Ray married Rosealice Rizzo who survives at home. He is also survived by his sons, Joseph (Maria), Thomas (Marie), Michael (Lori) and Peter (Gina); his daughter, Anna-Marie Dolgov (Dimitri); his sister, Rose (Frank) Raimondi; his brother, Andrea D'Avanzo; his cousin, Cora Nagy; and 14 grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Joseph A. D'Avanzo who was killed in action during World War II.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11am at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church, 1925 Route 82, LaGrangeville followed by interment in St. Denis Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation, Inc., 374 Violet Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Arrangements are under the direction of the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc. For online condolences and memorial donations, please visit Ray's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Aurelio D'Avanzo
September 3, 2014
Dear Rosealice & Family,
My heart goes out to you now...at this very sad time. I know how much this man was loved by all!
Keep in your hearts all the wonderful memories.
love,
Janet & Steve Silvestri
Jim Van Tassell
September 1, 2014
Ray was my first boss at Central Hudson. I was extraordinarily lucky. He was both a great manager and a great man. He had a terrific sense of humor and he was one of the best teachers I ever met. Although Ray was usually the smartest person in room, he never talked down to anyone. Instead, he quietly listened while all the dumb ideas were expressed, then provided the right answer. I learned a lot about business and life from him. I hope Rosealice and all their children and other family members will take some small comfort in knowing that Ray had a positive and lasting influence on many people like me, and that I and many others will never forget him.
Grendal Bland
September 1, 2014
To the family, My deepest heartfelt sympathy to you. Ray was one of the most wonderful, gentle spirits that I've ever encountered. He was my landlord for years and sold me my first home. I truly loved Ray. I'm glad I got to see him at the Palace Diner last year. I'm grateful that our paths crossed in this world. A true humanitarian, and now his reward is in Heaven. I know he's there. God Bless You All.
Bob and Sue Sprague
September 1, 2014
Rosealice and family..We send our deepest sympathy to you all. Cousin Chip was a great guy and will always be remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love and hugs
August 31, 2014
May the God of comfort be with your family at this difficult time.
Janice Sicoli
August 31, 2014
Ray was a wonderful person. We all love him. May God Bless you always my dear cousin.
The Sicoli Family
Pamela Tallardy-Sackett
August 31, 2014
Ray was such a decent, hardworking, intelligent, and gentle man. It was a pleasure knowing him and working with him. My condolences to his family.
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
August 30, 2014
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
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