San Francisco, California
Raymond A. Nowakowski Feb. 23, 1952 - June 26, 2012 Ray Nowakowski was a vibrant 60 years young and passed away while enjoying his passion - fishing. His fishing boat was discovered on the California Delta in San Joaquin County unattended on Tuesday, and his body was later recovered by a dive...
Read MoreRay was a friend and racquetball partner... he did push the rules a bit but I respected his competitive drive and still think about him often these years later... we always had fun at work and miss his friendship.
Michael Eggert
November 29, 2021 | Work
Ray and me never met.But we chatted all the time about the Motorcycle Industry and specifically about California.His stories were so worth while to listen too. I totally enjoyed his expertise in so many areas.He was so down to earth and guess thats what I enjoyed about him..He Told it like it was instead of being politically correct. Rare in todays world. I know his family must miss him tremendously..he is still an inspiration to me years later.You know he is in Heaven helping to sort things...
Jerry Szopinski
June 24, 2019 | Dallas, TX | Friend
I worked with Ray for nearly a decade - it was a thrilling ride, all the ups and downs in the business, but our efforts blossomed into one of the highest volume dealerships in the country.
It was a golden era in the motorcycle business, and Ray took advantage of the climate and proved to all he was a successful businessman, and became an icon in the motorcycle industry.
I am thankful for all the memories that era has left me with and deeply mourn the loss of a man I...
Mike Kauzlarich
July 24, 2012 | Castro Valley, CA
Bless you cousin Ray, we will miss your light in the world! Blessings for Liz and the whole family. We love you.
Patricia Lambert
July 23, 2012 | Midland City, AL
I grew up with Ray on Bayway Dr, in Webster, NY. He was my friend, until we both grew up and moved away. He was a great guy.
Tim Seeger
July 16, 2012
I am Michael Moore's mother, Susan Mayback. The news of Ray's death came as a shock, and words can not express the sadness I feel for your family upon the loss of a much loved husband and father. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Susan Mayback
July 13, 2012 | Yuma, AZ
Ray was one of the few heros I have. He was and always will be awesome.
Steve Lemco
July 11, 2012 | Bonney Lake, WA
Had the privilege of working with Ray during many Honda Dealer Council Meetings. He was an excellent business partner and Dealer Council Member. My deepest sympathies to his Family and Friends?
Mark Pearlstein
July 06, 2012 | Irvine, CA
I am Jeri Sulley's sister, Karen. My heart is broken for Liz and
the entire family. I only met Liz a couple of times but was so
taken with the beautiful person she is. Please accept my deepest sympathies for this tragic loss. May God Bless you
all and help you through this very sad time.
Much love, Karen Parsons
Karen Parsons
July 06, 2012 | Rocklin, CA