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Melinda Machalick
November 27, 2021
I often think about Ray and it is with love and admiration!
Chaplain Ray Fritz
December 9, 2013
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), we offer our sincere condolences to Jean, Greg, and Vincent, and all of Senior Chief Stanis's family and friends in your loss and sorrow. May God whisper peace into your hearts and comfort and heal them. We are grateful for Ray's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service on the USS Seadragon SSN-584, USS John C. Calhoun SSBN 630, and USS Ray SSN 653. He was a member of the USSVI Groton Base, a Life Member of USSVI and a member of the Holland Club having been qualified in submarines more than 50 years. To our “Brother of the Dolphin” … "Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country."
Raymond W. Stanis STSCS(SS), US Navy retired, Now on Eternal Patrol.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
-- Rev. Ray Fritz, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.
Ron & Donna Tyrrell
December 9, 2013
Jean:
Sorry about the loss of Ray. He was great friend and it was always a pleasure to run into him in and around the base. We will miss the pleasant conversations and his upbeat outlook.
Carrie Alexander
December 7, 2013
Jean and Vincent, I'm so sad to hear about Ray. I'm thinking of you both during this difficult time. Sincerely, Carrie Alexander
December 5, 2013
Jean and family, We are so sorry to hear of Ray's passing. He was truly a nice, kind hearted man. I have many fond memories of him. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Maria, David, Matt and Kailyn Marcotte
Don Koeneman
December 4, 2013
Ray was a mentor, friend, and role model. He taught me submarine sonar in San Diego in 1970-71. He taught me what it was to be a submariner.
Lois Hamilton
December 3, 2013
Dear,dear frien, it is hard to say good bye to a person you love and Stan was a person who was loved by many,mny people, So Stan, I will just say until we meet again rest in peace. Love, LoLo
Mindy Machalick
December 3, 2013
Dear Jean,
Words just can not express how sorry I was to hear of Ray's passing. You are two of my favorite people. I will keep you and your family in my prayers and cherish the many warm memories of Ray.
Take Care of You.
Russ & Ann Henkel
December 3, 2013
Jean & Family
Sorry to hear of Ray's passing, our sincere condolences. Many great times were spent while serving at SSEP. Fair winds and following seas
Ian Rogers
December 3, 2013
Jean, Greg, and Vincent & family, please know you are in our hearts and in our prayers. We are very sorry to read this about Ray, he was a true friend, and one of the most genuine people I ever met. He we be sorely missed, but fondly remembered.
December 3, 2013
My deepest sympathy in this time of sorrow. I worked with Ray as part of DDL on several boats. Ray was someone who could do an expert job while keeping a smile on everyone's face. Always a story, always a laugh, and was loved by all.
~ John Munroe
Donavin Berg
December 3, 2013
I served with Ray on the USS Ray,He was a fine shipmate and a Great Sailor,I am greatly saddened to hear of his passing
babs sciarra
December 3, 2013
dear jean and family,, i will always remember Ray, my prayers are with you,,love babs sciarra
Bonnie Haggan
December 3, 2013
Jean my prays are with you and your family. I worked with Ray at DDL OMNi.
Walker & Hassie Hughes
December 3, 2013
We offer our sincere condolence at the passing of ship mate Stanis. I served with him aboard USS Ray form pre commissioning through several deployments.

December 3, 2013
Dear Sis Jean,
We are so sorry and hurt for the loss of Stan. Although we never spent a great amount of time with him, what little we did, was a real pleasure to know him. We will keep you and your family in our prayers and pray God will hold onto you with his unchanging hand.
Love you, Ralph and Juliet
December 3, 2013
Jeanne ,I am so sorry ,my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family .
Sandra
Ellie Berberick
December 3, 2013
Praying for peace and comfort at this difficult time. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Carl & Ann Burleigh
December 3, 2013
Jean: Please accept our deepest condolences for the loss of Ray.
Joe and Michelle
December 3, 2013
We know how much he meant to you. We are here for you. We love you.
April Carr
December 3, 2013
May you rest in peace Uncle Stan! Love you and miss you!
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