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Raymond Sanow Obituary
Ray lived in Weaverville, North Carolina, for thirty-one years. He graduated from Arizona State University and was a video and audio engineer in Hollywood. He worked for Merv Griffin productions before free-lancing. He won an Emmy Award for his work on the show "Mad About You" in 1994. In Asheville he attended the College for Seniors, learned how to play bridge and went on to become a Life Master at the game. Several years ago, he realized he was good at pickleball and became an avid player.
Ray is survived by his wife of forty-two years Ceil Sanow.
Online condolences may be sent to Ceil at www.blueridgefuneralservice.org
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ray's memory to the Asheville Humane Society https://www.ashevillehumane.org/donate/other-ways-to-give/.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for Raymond Sanow
Mary Lynn Westervelt
July 2, 2025
Ray was a great guy. Nice to everyone and really fun to be around. I met him playing bridge.
Lisa Wester
June 26, 2025
One of the greatest and funniest friends I have ever
And one of the kindest. Spent many bridge days with him! I am so sorry I was not there. I just found out.
Anne Challen
June 13, 2025
My condolences to Ray´s family. I knew him through bridge. He was an interesting fellow. He had a great sense of humor and quite a collection of tee shirts. He will be missed.
Bob Davis
June 10, 2025
Ceil,
My most sincere condolences to you at the passing of my former bridge partner.
He always put a smile on my face and will be greatly missed.
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Rise Meyers
June 8, 2025
My condolences to Ray's family. I knew Ray from the bridge club. I loved his sense of humor and his disposition. It was always more fun when he was around. I will miss him. May his memory be a blessing.
Nettie White
June 3, 2025
So saddened that Ray is no longer with us to play bridge. He always brought a smile to my face, even at the end, when he was obviously struggling. He was so brave. I will miss him greatly
Nettie
Susan Sanow Baddour
June 2, 2025
My cousin Ray and I shared a sense of humor that didn't appeal to everyone -- a little edgy, a little snarky -- but it served us our whole lives. I will miss him. Ceil, my deepest condolences.
ANTHONY COLEMAN
June 1, 2025
Ray, I barely had a chance to get to know you. You and Ceil welcomed us into the neighborhood. I know you will be deeply missed by many, especially Ceil. Lord, please welcome Ray into your kingdom.
Michaelann (Mike) Dimitrijevich
May 31, 2025
My heart goes out you, Ceil. Ray will be missed by many, I especially will miss my silly, sassy bridge partner.
Harold F Campbell
May 30, 2025
Ray never became a friend, although he was one to everyone else. It wasn't that he was unfriendly, we just never clicked. His death was a surprise and a shock. The cause of death was never announced, but I assume it was sudden.
Yira Pía Sanchez
May 30, 2025
My heart is truly broken to hear this bad news. I knew Ray for 10 years playing pickleball together. He was a dear friend and a really wonderful support to our Asheville pickleball community. I had the privilege to volunteer side by side in many free clinics and pickleball activities.
He will be missed deeply.
My more sincere condolences to you and your family.
Please let me know of any memorial services
Thank you
Jean Selman
May 29, 2025
Ceil it was with great sadness I learned of Ray´s passing. He was a joy to be around. I loved cutting up with him at bridge and his craziness will be missed in our group. I am thinking about you at this difficult time. Jean Selman
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