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for Raymond Eldridge
Maria Reed
October 29, 2008
To Beth and the Eldridge family -- We are saddened by your loss and pray that the loving memory of your Dad will be with you always. -- Maria Reed and family.
Megan Crawford
October 26, 2008
Ray has been and always will be the nicest man I have ever met. He has helped not only me and my family but many others. He was never selfish, he cared about everyone. He has taught me not only how to be a better basketball player but how to be a better person. He was always an extremely friendly man. The one thing I loved about keeping score at basketball games was that even if I was in a terrible mood Ray would always be able to cheer me up and put a smile on my face. Not to mention he was also very charitable too. He put so much effort and time in B.S.A.C basketball. Ray has been a huge inspiration to so many people and he will never be forgotten. He did so much for the B.S.A.C basketball league and the people that were part of it. Ray made basketball even more enjoyable. Basketball will just not be the same without him. God bless you Ray. R.I.P we all love you.
John Mon
October 24, 2008
Dear Beth and Family,
May you find peace in memories. Your Dad was a wonderful person. Let us know if we can help in any way. John Mon and Family
Dan & Sherry Howe
October 24, 2008
Mike and Jennifer
So sorry to hear of your loss. Sherry and I will be thinking of you and your family. I hope you will all find peace in all the fond memories of your Dad's life.
Eddie and Emma Lee and Family
October 24, 2008
Beth and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We'll miss him coming to Maryland.
LOu Dahl
October 23, 2008
A GREAT FELLOW TO WORK WITH. ALWAYS WILLING TO LEND A HELPING HAND WITH A SMILE.
NOW THAT YOU'RE UP THERE PLEASE PRAY FOR US
chuck lally
October 23, 2008
ray, you coached me in bsac baseball many years ago. thanks for all the hardwork and dedication to bsac girls basketball program that liz and rachel enjoyed so much. chuck,cheryl,liz and rachel lally
Pat Battaglia
October 23, 2008
Dear Gale,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Ray’s passing. As you may remember, Ray and I were close friends at Bell Aerospace. We also studied and complained together awhile attending graduate engineering classes at U.B. I enjoyed Ray’s company. He was a wonderful friend. You and he are in my prayers. We will all meet again in the glorious kingdom of our Lord.
Linette Yuhnke
October 23, 2008
Dear Dan and the Eldridge family,
My prayers are with you at this time of grievence. If you need anything don't hesitate to ask okay love always, Linny
October 23, 2008
In the passing of Ray Eldridge we have lost a truly great human being, a loving father, a caring husband, a warm and gentle grandfather. A great friend to many, an enemy to none. A man who had such a profound impact on so many lives, the majority of whom may never even realize it. Easily, the kindest, most genuine person I have ever known. I have heard a thousand stories from a thousand different people about Ray and I can’t remember one of them being bad. Many people often accused him of being too soft or caring too much. I chuckle and say to myself “Really? Is there such a thing.” If there is one thing that this world needs it’s more people just like Ray. He is the epitome of what every person should strive to be, but no one should ever expect to achieve.
Yes, today we are all grieving in our great loss. But we can take some solace from the idea that one man’s loss is another man’s gain. While we have lost a great human being, heaven has gained an even greater spirit. If you think of all of the children that have been taken from this world prematurely. There is no doubt in my mind that Ray is already keeping score for the Angles little league team and selling hot dogs at their concession stand. He has already organized a youth basketball league and is just trying to find enough gym time for all of the teams. No, Ray has not left us. He has only moved ahead of us to a place where they need him more.
While we are all sad right now, we should all be happy that we were lucky enough to have Ray in our lives. He taught us all so much about how to be a good human being. I consider myself the luckiest person on the face of the earth for having known Ray Eldridge.
Thank You for everything Ray,
Keep up the good work.
Your friends and family at B.S.A.C
Kathy & Steve Kay
October 23, 2008
Gail & family,
Ray was a pillar of strength to BSAC.
He will surely be missed by all. Our
prayers are with him & you. Our four
children although now grownup,
happily recount their participation
in the BSAC programs. God Bless Ray for all he has done for the Youth of our community.
Cathy Normandin(Patterson)
October 23, 2008
Dear Eldridge family, I have so many wonderful memories of our BSAC dads. It was nice when my daughter started basketball to see your dad still there. His seat for basketball will never fully be filled. you are all in our thoughts and prayers
Richard Harper
October 23, 2008
We will miss Ray very much, he meant so much to sports in our area and for Blesed Sacrament School. He will live on in our hearts, and we are saddened by your loss. I am quite sure he is organizing a sport league in heaven already.
Our prayers are with Ray and his family.
The Harper Family
Robin Vertino
October 23, 2008
Tim & Brenda,
Please know that we were very saddened to hear of your loss. Your dad will always be with you in your heart. If there is anything we can do, please let us know
With our deepest sympathies
Mickey, Robin & Ryan Vertino
Lisa Schell
October 22, 2008
Mike,Jen,Jake Alexa,Tyler,Gail and Jan... our thoughts and prayers are with you all...and our Lou Gehrig hats are worn with pride this week and always with loving memories as we share in your sorrow . Ray was a true gift to all ...God Bless you and your family,,The Schell Family
Tommie,Kelli,Caroline,and Matthew Lee
October 22, 2008
We will remember Ray Eldridge fondly. He was a good and giving man. He enjoyed talking about sports,coaching, and teaching math.In this way he touched many lives. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.
October 22, 2008
Our condolences to the Eldridge Family. Ray's dedication and all his hard work was appreciated by so many at BSAC. He welcomed our family with open arms and always was there for our girls.
Sincerely,
John, Anne, Susie, Emily,Katie, and Molly Meegan
Pat Zanzano
October 22, 2008
Ray was a great guy who I enjoyed working with for many years at Bell Aerosystems. We were also classmates in grad school at UB. He is missed.
June Shepard ( Varco )
October 22, 2008
Bernice and Geraldine,
So sorry for your loss. I remember when we were kids hanging around together. Brings back memories.Your in my prayers.
June Shepard ( Varco )
Trinity, FL
Your Friends at Niagara Awards
October 22, 2008
Ray was not just a customer to us but a dear friend that we all enjoyed seeing. The cheerful smile that always brightened our day. You will be sadly missed.
Roberta Hollingsworth
October 22, 2008
Kathy and Beth.
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Pat,Bob, Roberta & Joe Hollingsworth
October 22, 2008
Gail and Family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Laurie Gibbs
October 22, 2008
Beth,
Sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and your family.
Kristin Colucci-Balcourt
October 22, 2008
Dear Michael, Jennifer, Jake, Alexa and Tyler,
Our deepest sympathy at this very sad time. Although we can't be there in person, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Take comfort in knowing that he loved you all and he knew that you loved him.
Much love,
Alan & Kristin
(The Colucci/Balcourt Family)
Becky Lopardi
October 22, 2008
Dan and Family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. I didn't know your father but I'm sure he was wonderful. Keep the memories and your all in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Becky Lopardi
Rose Konowalski
October 22, 2008
To The Eldridge Family,
My deepest condolences to the family of Raymond. He was such a sweet man everytime I saw him in the Lab (Lifetime Health Med Center Sheridan /Colvin).
Sincerely,
Rose Konowalski MLT
October 22, 2008
BSAC Girls Basketball will not be the same without you, Ray. You have done so much for us and so many other basketball players and we will always be grateful. I know you will still be in that gym on Sunday afternoons. God Bless. Kacie, Emily and Kendall Mills
Bill Yuhnke
October 22, 2008
Dan and family,
My prayers are with you.Your dad is looking down on you now.Your steps are his too.
shannon beuth
October 22, 2008
so sorry for your loss. you and your family are in my prayers.
Alan and Carol Wang
October 22, 2008
Beth, sorry to hear about your loss. I did not know your father well but based on the few times I met him I found him to be gentlemen. He was amiable and friendly and I am sure he will be missed by all. If you need Carol and I do anything please let us know. The Wangs
Mary Myers
October 22, 2008
May the Peace of the Lord be with you.
Paul and Mary Myers
October 22, 2008
Ray was always a wonderful supporter of our University at Buffalo Basketball programs. We enjoyed working with him every year to schedule our youth halftime games. He will be missed.
UB Bulls Athletic Staff
John Noworyta
October 22, 2008
Michael,
My sincerest sympathy to your family and you. May God bless your father's soul, and may he rest in peace.
David Weber
October 22, 2008
Dear Tim, Brenda and Family,
Just a note to say how sorry I am for your loss. My Dad passed during the Blizzard of '77 and my Mom in 2001. I talk to them on a daily basis because they are here with us 24/7.
It helps ease the pain and makes us remember them more. That keeps their memory fresh and puts a smile on my face. God Bless.
Please feel free to contact me, I enjoyed being part of the Wheatfied Blades with you and part of your hockey family.
David Weber
Mark Draksic
October 22, 2008
Rest in peace Mr. Eldridge. Thank you for being such a great man!
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