Raymond J. "Raymie" Rakowski

Ray,
A year has passed already and as usual we can't say where the time goes. We still miss you as much as we did a year ago and think of you often. Rest in peace my friend. Watch over us too, like I know you do your family.
Love, Paulette & Tom

Maureen and Family,
We will be thinking of you this week. Please know we share your lose and have included you in our prayers for peace and strengh.

Although we never got you on that plane to come visit us in Ireland we still talk about you and your wonderful sense of humour. It was a privilege knowing you Ray if only for a few brief moments. One of life's true gentlemen. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

LETTER FROM HEAVEN

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...

but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.

I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.

Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.



Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.

Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.

That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,...

LETTER FROM HEAVEN

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...

but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.

I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.

Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.



Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.

Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.

That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,...

Dear Maureen, Cheryl, Doreen and Karyl,
We know how deep the loss is for all of you at this time even if we can't imagine all the memories you hold in your hearts. Ray had a presense in our lives even though we never realized how strong. Thank You for the eulogy, Karyl, it was wonderful and hard to do, I'm sure. Even though you all needed him, I guess the Lord had other plans for him. May your trust and faith in the Lord, bring you the peace you need and give you the strength to look ahead...

Ray,
I know you can't read this but somehow maybe you'll be able to hear us and know what we are feeling now. It is so hard to believe that you are no longer here any longer. I guess we never realized the presense you had in our lives even when you weren't with us. Even when I knew that it could happen soon, I always hoped it would never be a reality. There is a hole in my life now that I can't explain. Thanks for being my buddy and my best friend. Thanks for teaching me to drink beer and...

Dear Doreen, Cheryl & Karyl,
I am so deeply sorry to hear about your dad. We had such wonderful times on 77th Place. Take care all of you. You will all be in my prays, your mom also. Love you all Colleen

RAY,
YOU WERE MY BEST FRIEND AND SPECIAL LOVE FOR 44 YEARS. I WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH. NO ONE CAN EVER TAKE YOUR PLACE. YOU BROUGHT ME LOTS OF JOY,HAPPINESS,LAUGHTER,STRENGTH AND LOVE. THANK YOU FOR A GREAT LIFE. LOVE ALWAYS, MAUREEN