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Jun 6, 1959 - Sep 7, 2024
My deepest condolences to you and your family, I know Ray was a year ahead of me, but he always drew attention when he walked into a room. He was a good man, an excellent athlete and competitor in the school. My prayers go out to all your family member and remember the good time. God bless... RIP my friend...
George and Kimberley Rimiller
September 30, 2024 | Hickory, NC | Classmate
50 years of have memories of fans of yours RIP.
LYNN (JESSICA) Lane (Compton)
September 16, 2024 | Stony Point, NC | Classmate
My deepest sympathies and condolences to the Filley family. Ray and I were teammates in the Border League back in the 70's. Ray was a good shooter and could "bang the boards" with the best of them. Good natured with hearty, infectious laugh. We had some great times!
Ike Mitchell
September 15, 2024 | Cape Vincent, NY | Friend
Hey Joe and RJ - so sorry about your dad he was a great friend and dad! Sorry I can’t make calling hours I’m taking meds for anxiety and I just can’t deal with that situation it makes me kinda ill - again very sorry I’ll remember Ray forever! RIP big guy
Robert McIntyre
September 13, 2024 | Watertown, NY | Friend
It is with such a heavy heart that I am writing this today, because a great man has gone home to be with Our Lord. We have such great memories of Ray & our times spent with the crew from New Century Electric, all those years ago. The laughter we shared with him & Mary, will forever make me smile. I am so sure that my husband has so many work memories with your Dad, that he will forever hold close to his heart. Ray was such a kindhearted, loyal man & his family meant everything to him~ to say...
Robert & Colleen Purvis
September 12, 2024 | Watertown, NY | Friend
Sorry to hear about ray i don't have Facebook so i dont keep up with things happening . i went to school with him he graduated with me . sorry for your loss
Judy oliver
September 12, 2024 | The Colony, TX | Family
Very sorry to read about the passing of Ray. I went to school with Ray and his siblings. My Brother Skip and Ray graduated together and kept in touch through the years. I seen Ray a few times at the cheese store and he always took time to wave or stop and visit and always give you a big hug. Ray's heart was a big as his stature. My thoughts and prayers go out to his Family. I am sure Ray and Skip were happy to be together once again. God Bless you and your Family.
Mary Jo (Colwell) Rogers
September 11, 2024 | Watertown, NY | Friend
So sorry, I went to school with him. Very nice man. God be with you.
Patricia Brown
September 11, 2024 | Watertown, NY | Friend
My heart goes out to RJ and Joey. RIP Uncle Ray you will forever be missed and loved
Trudy Morse
September 11, 2024 | Watertown, NY | Friend
TOWN OF HOUNSFIELD, NY – Raymond George Filley, 65, of Evans Road, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2024 at Samaritan Medical Center with his family by his side.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2024 from 11-1 pm and 4-7 pm at Reed & Benoit Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held the following day, Friday, September 13, at 11:00 am at the funeral home.
Raymond was born on June 6, 1959, son of the late G. Raymond and Ina Marie (Lucas) Filley. He graduated from Sackets Harbor Central School, where he was a multi-sport athlete and record holder. He went on to receive an associate’s degree from SUNY Morrisville, where he continued his basketball career.
On June 29, 1985 he married the love of his life, Mary Margaret Bremner in Brownville.
The two then remained local to raise their family. He worked and retired as a Journeyman Electrician with IBEW Local #910.
Raymond was a sports fanatic who thoroughly enjoyed his many years coaching youth basketball with Sackets Harbor Central School. As an avid outdoorsman, he spent his free time hunting, fishing, processing game, farming, and gardening. He was a proud union electrician, but in his retirement, spent time volunteering at The Cheese Store of Northern New York and spoiling his grandchildren.
Survivors include two sons, RJ (Heidi) Filley and Joseph (Emily) Filley, of Hounsfield; and four siblings, Louise (Patrick) Towne of Plano, Texas, Barbara (Kim) Mozejko of Hounsfield, Alfred (Amy) Filley of Hounsfield, and Jacqueline (Darrell) Sweitzer of Hounsfield. He was a loving Poppy to six grandchildren, Meredith Jo, Oliver Raymond, Charlotte Mary, Lorraine Elizabeth, Sophia Nannette, and Annalise Ina. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Raymond was predeceased by his parents, G. Raymond and Ina M. Filley, and his beloved wife, Mary Margaret Filley who passed away on November 14, 2018.
Arrangements are with Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Inc. and condolences may be left online at www.reedbenoit.com
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