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Raymond Thomaselli Obituary
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BEACON - Raymond J. Thomaselli passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, April 4, 2011 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh. He was 89.
Born in the Bronx on September 5, 1921, Raymond was the son of the late Anthony and Helen Maguire Thomaselli. Raymond proudly served his country in the Army during World War II.
He was retired from the Beacon City School District. He was a former Vice President and life member of St. Rocco's Society and a member of the Beacon Elks Lodge 1493.
Raymond is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Filomena (Fanny) Gerentine Thomaselli, his daughter, Gina Thomaselli, son, Anthony (Zep) Thomaselli and his wife, Jean all of Beacon; three loving grandsons, Anthony, Nicholas and Jamie; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Raymond is also survived by his brother, Richard Thomaselli, Poughkeepsie and was predeceased by his sisters, Margaret McNeil and Frances Groza and his brothers, Anthony and John Thomaselli.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Halvey Funeral Home, Inc., 24 Willow Street, Beacon.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 10 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, 31 Willow Street, Beacon.
Burial will follow at St. Joachim Cemetery, 301 Washington Avenue, Beacon.
A family statement reads: "Dad's lifetime will be remembered for his gruff exterior which always revealed his quick and sharp whit and good natural spirit." The family would like to thank Dr. Joseph George of New Windsor and the nurses of 2N at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital for the care and compassion given to Dad.
Memorial Donations in memory of Raymond may be made to Beacon Volunteer Ambulance Corps, PO Box 54, Beacon, New York 12508 or to the Melio Bettina St. Rocco's Memorial Scholarship Fund, 26 South Chestnut Street, Beacon, New York 12508.
To send the family a personal condolence or for directions to the funeral home, please visit www.halveyfh.com.
Funeral arrangements are under the supervision of Peter T. and Patrick J. Halvey.
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Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Thomaselli
Rosalie Barrack
April 7, 2011
Fannie, Gina, Zep and family
My deepest and sincerest sympathy for your loss. May God bless you at this sad time.
April 6, 2011
WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, MAY GOD BE WITH YOU. HECTOR AND LUCILLE RODRIGUEZ
April 6, 2011
Aunt Fanny, Gina, Zep, Jeannie, Anthony, Nicholas, & Jamie. We are sorry to hear of the loss of Uncle Ray. Please know that you are in our prayers with deepest sympathy. Hoping that your most precious memories will hold dear to you and comfort you.
Love, Sonny & Shirley
Miriam & Jose Roman
April 6, 2011
Fanny, Gina, Zep, Jean, Anthony, Nicholas, & Jamie, We are so sorry for your loss, our deepest sympathy, "he will be missed".
Dino Thomaselli
April 5, 2011
Miss him and all of you
April 5, 2011
Zep,Gina and Fanny,
May God Bless you in this time of your sorrow.
Ray was very special to us.
Gene and Betty Ninnie
Karen Seeley Perry
April 5, 2011
Zep, Gina and Fanny....so so sorry! My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your entire family!
Lee Reed
April 5, 2011
God Bless the family
your Lee Reed
Tom Kormondy
April 5, 2011
Gina, Zep and Fanny,
I was so saddened to hear about Ray's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of need. May he rest in peace.
The Jordan Family
April 5, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
The Jordan Family
April 5, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
April 5, 2011
Gina and Zep,
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sue and Keith
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