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Craig Raisner Obituary

Craig T. Raisner

Pittsford - Passed March 2, 2018 at the age of 56.

He is survived by his parents, The Reverend J. Thomas and Thekla Raisner; sister, Rebecca (Chris) Roberts; nieces, Mia and Paige Roberts; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and loving friends.

Craig was a theater person with college degrees as a technical director, stage manager, music director, keyboardist, and many equity production shows. He particularly enjoyed the traveling shows, working in every state, Canada, and Europe. He was a member of Actors Equity, SAG-AFTRA. He had parts in movies as an actor and voice actor during his ten years in Los Angeles. He was also an ASCAP composer. His major work is a show planned for Broadway about Amelia Earhart. Most recently he has been the organist at the United Methodist Churches at Palmyra and Manchester.

Calling hours will be March 10, 12-2 p.m., followed by a memorial service and gathering at Lake Avenue Baptist Church.

If you wish to give a monetary gift in lieu of flowers please give to the church mission or organ fund.

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Mar. 4, 2018.
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I never met you Craig. Im always grateful for the music you made and shared with me and children. Hope you rest in peace.

Joyce Alexander Black

Work

February 26, 2022

I have something for Craigs family a gift that Craig helped me do on a cd. If they would like to reach me please email me at [email protected]. if I don't get back try again if you can say in subject family of Craig T Raisner. I think you will really like it...it's taken years for me to find you.

Joyce

December 22, 2021

I have very fond memories of singing with Craig at LABC choir. May God bless you in this time of sorrow.

Nadine Carey

Friend

March 30, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and we are saddened of his loss to so many friends of Craig. We admired your faithfulness and perseverance, especially with your family and church. Rest in Peace dear friend.

Steve Gates

March 10, 2018

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

March 10, 2018

We will miss this gifted man whose many talents included his ability to play and sing the complete oeuvre of Tom Lehrer, e.g. "Elements" (Please click or copy and click the following:

https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=tightropetb&p=tom+lehrer+periodic+table+song#id=6&vid=13c4277e1936b26f1b6cc190e6b4e0a5&action=click

and

"The Vatican Rag"

https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video;_ylt=AwrDQykgl59a1QcAd9r7w8QF;_ylu=X3oDMTBsdmNsZXRuBHNlYwNzZWFyY2gEdnRpZANCNTM5MQ--;_ylc=X1MDOTY3ODEzMDcEX3IDMgRhY3RuA2NsawRiY2sDOTFrbnBnZGQwNGRxYSUyNmIlM0QzJTI2cyUzRDl2BGNzcmNwdmlkAzRCYV9UVEV3TGpHUTB2bURXZ0kzU2dnN01qWXdOQUFBQUFDbnZtRG4EZnIDdGlnaHRyb3BldGIEZnIyA3NhLWdwBGdwcmlkA1JWUWhPOVg1UU5tS2pLbHZvMmFCVkEEbXRlc3RpZANVSTAxJTNEQjUzOTEEbl9yc2x0AzYwBG5fc3VnZwMxMARvcmlnaW4DdmlkZW8uc2VhcmNoLnlhaG9vLmNvbQRwb3MDMwRwcXN0cgN0b20gbGVocmVyIARwcXN0cmwDMTEEcXN0cmwDMjIEcXVlcnkDdG9tIGxlaHJlciB2YXRpY2FuIHJhZwR0X3N0bXADMTUyMDQwODQ0NwR2dGVzdGlkA0I1Mzkx?gprid=RVQhO9X5QNmKjKlvo2aBVA&pvid=4Ba_TTEwLjGQ0vmDWgI3Sgg7MjYwNAAAAACnvmDn&p=tom+lehrer+vatican+rag&ei=UTF-8&fr2=p%3As%2Cv%3Av%2Cm%3Asa&fr=tightropetb#id=8&vid=ea79a59ebcaf2cec0ea82c8d2a6edbe7&action=view

He is still making music, but for an audience of angels.

March 7, 2018

John and Miriam Ganze

March 7, 2018

Susan-I am sending my heartfelt prayers of healing and comfort to you and his entire family . NMRK
N. Regina Jackson

March 6, 2018

Susan--may you find comfort somehow in your loss. From Donna & I, our deepest sympathies.

George & Donna Grace

George Grace

March 5, 2018

I was privileged to have met Craig through a mutual friend, Susan Forbes. While I did not know Craig well he impressed me as a kind and gentle man, and a very devoted son. I know he will be missed by his parents and his dear friends. Thank you Craig for the opportunity to know you, and spend fun times with you and Susan at Sheas.

Maggie Schultz

March 5, 2018

Diane Navarro

March 5, 2018

Craig was such a dear person. Even in the wake of his accident he was a light to be around. I wish we all could have gotten to spend more time with him.

Jess Meyer-Crosby

Friend

March 5, 2018

My heart goes out to the family and friends of Craig. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Prayers to all and sending support and love. I now live in Florida so I am unable to attend his service but I have said a prayer for Craig. He has the biggest heart and was a special person.

Tami Padilla

March 5, 2018

We are so sorry to hear of Craig's passing and send love and healing prayers to his family.

Love,
Joyce and Gene

March 4, 2018

Sending Love and Blessings to Uncle Tom and Auntie T., Becky , Chris and the girls. Find peace in your memories and joy in the love of your son and brother. We know he will be sorely missed.
We lift you up in prayer at this difficult time. Know that your son and brother rests peacefully in the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Much Love,

John and Pat Roberts

March 4, 2018

I am so saddened by the loss of this dear man. We were just getting to know each other these past few years via Actor's Equity and the Dramatist's Guild. I will always think of him as kind, so intelligent and fun. Good night sweet Prince.

Karen McDonald

March 4, 2018

Karen McDonald

March 4, 2018

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