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ITHACA - Raymond S. (Ray) Reynolds died on Tuesday, October 16, 2007, at Lakeside Nursing Home at the age of 73. Ray was born in a farmhouse near Dryden, NY, February 3, 1934. He graduated from Trumansburg in 1952, worked at Cornell as Jr. Electronics Tech., went on active duty as Sgt. in 1955. Ray worked for IBM in Hagerstown, MD, and UNIVAC in the Washington, DC area before becoming handicapped in 1965 while swimming. In 1968 he returned to live with his mother and stepfather near Trumansburg. Ray married Michaelina in 1984, living in several places. He entered Lakeside Nursing Home in 1999 and felt well treated there, forming many friendships. Ray was a member of the Unitarian Church in Ithaca, a charter member of the Tompkins County Amateur Radio Club, a board member of Gadabout and TCAT's ADA Advisory Committee, and president of Lakeside Resident Council.
He is survived by his sister, Betty (Jack) Swartz; stepsisters, Sandra Hunsinger, Sharron Vogt and Dixie Paolillo; ex-wives, Nancy Taylor, Velma Blivens and Michaelina Vitale; a daughter, Pamela; and a "spiritually" adopted daughter, Debbie Howard in SC. Ray also had the friendship and support of many wonderful friends, especially Bruce (Judy) Stewart, Dan (Carol) Holland, Don (Beth) Hickman, and Rev. Marcia Curtis.
Ray was predeceased by his mother, Eloise; father, Spencer Reynolds; and stepfather, John Hunsinger.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Gadabout, 737 Willow Ave., Ithaca, 14850; Lakeside Resident Council, 1229 Trumansburg Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850; or SPCA of Tompkins County, 1640 Hanshaw Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850.
A memorial service, officiated by Rev. Jim Geuder, will be held at Lakeside Nursing Home at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 26, 2007.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ness-Sibley Funeral Home, 23 South St., Trumansburg, NY. www.ness-sibley.com
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Esther Alfieri
October 19, 2007
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Ray sat our table and ate many meals with Esther Alfieri and Wilma Meyers. I used to turn the pages of his newspaper.
Karl Newkirk
October 18, 2007
As a former classmate of Ray's, Class of 52, it was some what sad to hear of the passing of Ray. However, Ray has gone to a better place, free of our worldly encumberances. God bless.
Peter, K2HEI
October 18, 2007
I'm very saddened to hear the news of Ray's passing.
I first met Ray in the early 1990s after I became an Amateur Radio Operator, joining the hobby known as Ham Radio that Ray loved and shared with the many hams in the area.
Ray was a mentor and a gentleman, and was always a pleasure to talk to in person, and via the Amateur Radio airwaves. He had a quick wit, and always a kind and encouraging word for those just getting on the air after receiving their license.
My sincere condolences to Ray's family.
Rest In Peace, Ray. I will miss you.
Mary Robbins Smith
October 18, 2007
I am so sorry but now he is at peace. He was a very nice man and happy to say a friend and fellow classmate .
Sharron Vogt
October 18, 2007
Rest in peace, brother.
You were an asset to life and will be missed.
Love you,
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