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I met Ray at the Bluegrass Ramble picnic a long time ago. He had a son named Jonathan who sang and played bass. But this obituary didn´t say that Ray was survived by his son.
Zeke Smukler
March 31, 2025 | Other


Cortland, New York
Apr 22, 1953 – Apr 14, 2014 (Age 60)
Raymond J. Delaney, 60, of Cortland, NY, passed away at home Monday, April 14, 2014 after his brave battle with cancer.
Ray was born April 22, 1953 in Newark, NJ, a son of the late Raymond and Matilda Markowicz Delaney. He was a graduate of Mexico Academy and Central School Class of...
Read MoreI met Ray at the Bluegrass Ramble picnic a long time ago. He had a son named Jonathan who sang and played bass. But this obituary didn´t say that Ray was survived by his son.
Zeke Smukler
March 31, 2025 | Other
I'm just now finding this out :'( I've known Ray since I was a little boy...He was always so kind to me! I still have the bottle of guitar polish he gave me for my guitar :'(
Charlie Kehn
February 15, 2018 | Baldwinsville, NY | Friend
We are so saddened to hear of Ray's recent passing. We have so many fond memories of him when he often came to visit our house in Mexico, NY. Especially with his pal Myron Barnes as they were truly the "best of friends and classmates." Ray will be truly missed by all of us!
Alan Barnes
April 22, 2014 | Fulton, NY
So sorry to hear of this great loss. My thoughts are with you John as you deal with this.
Dan Hauswirth
April 19, 2014
So many years and so many memories- one of earth's finest has gone to Heaven's gates- no sad farewells, no tear dimmed eyes, where all is peace and love ... rest in Peace my treasured friend. My condolences to his wife Vicky - to Johnny, Michael and Maryanne - my prayers surround you for comfort and peace.
Nancy Keller-Horn
April 19, 2014 | Vancouver, WA
Vicki, I am so sorry! As you know, Horst and Ray fought the same battle. Horst lost his on February 16th. We both loved going to listen to Ray and got a special kick when Ray would mention we were in the audience. Gosh, I am so sad. Horst enjoyed working with Ray and was very fond of him. Hugs...
Linda Koslowsky
April 18, 2014
best wishes to rays family. truly a gentleman and a good friend. very tough wrestling partner. will miss.
john watson
April 18, 2014 | Fulton, NY

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Remembering Ray and the special friends and music we've shared.
Laurie Leenhouts
April 17, 2014 | Macedon, NY
My heart felt sympathy to the family of Ray Delaney. Ray was a super guy. I feel honored to have known him. He will truly be missed. God bless you all.
Brenda Lee
April 17, 2014 | Ithaca, NY