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Raymond Pistey Obituary
Raymond F. Pistey, Jr., age 53, of Stratford, entered into eternal rest and peace at Connecticut Hospice on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 in the arms of his loving family.
Ray was born in Bridgeport to Patricia (Connor) Pistey and Raymond F. Pistey. He was raised in Bridgeport and Trumbull and has been a Stratford resident for 32 years. He attended Trumbull High School and graduated from Milford Academy and Housatonic Community College. He started working at his family's business, Pistey Funeral Home when he was 12 years old, assisting in the parking lot and helping in whatever way possible, never complaining, always happy to help. Ray has been employed for many years at PRO Scientific in Oxford as a computer specialist. He became interested in computers in the 1980s and was mostly self-taught. Many people have relied on his expertise. He enjoyed the season tickets for the New England Patriots games that he attended with his father, brother and family friends. He was also a huge NY Yankees fan. Ray loved skiing and dirt bike trips with his brother and friends. Ray was a kind, intelligent and gracious person. He will be greatly missed and always remembered by his family and friends. Ray was especially devoted to his nieces and great-niece and great-nephew.
Survivors include his loving parents, Pat and Ray Pistey of Stratford; and devoted sisters and brother, Cindi Pistey of Stratford, Sharon Bennett and her husband, Jay, of Delray Beach, FL and Charles Pistey of Stratford; five beloved nieces, Lindsay Lancaster, Kayla Ursini, Brittany Ursini and Alyssa Ursini and Callie Bennett; cherished great-niece, Olivia Lancaster; cherished great-nephew, Patrick Kelly; uncle and aunt, Thomas and Sharon Connor of Beacon Falls; sister-in-law, Elin Pistey and her daughter, Allison; many cousins; and his faithful companion, Toto.
Friends are invited to attend the funeral on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at St. James Church with a Mass of Christian Burial. Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, St. Monica Mausoleum. Friends may call on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Pistey Funeral Home, 2155 Main Street, Stratford. Those who so desire may make a contribution in his memory to St. Jude Children Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.
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February 18, 2019
Dear Cindy and Family, Please except deepest condolences.Raymond was a wonderful person and he will be missed by many. My God bless you Ray and god bless your entire family. RIP. sincerely yours,Dean Bardinelli
January 10, 2019
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Pistey and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Sincerely,
Pattie Krause Donaldson
Spodnik, Baloga and Pellegrino Family's
January 16, 2018
Dearest Cindi and family,
Our sincere and deepest condolences to you and your entire family on your brother's passing. May he rest in God's Heavenly Kingdom & be free of pain. Cherish all the memories in your heart....♡
January 15, 2018
Dear Pistey Family,
I was so sad to learn about the untimely passing of your son and brother. I remember him as an adorable little boy at Fairfield Village Condominium where we (my late husband Irv and I) lived a few doors away from your family. I hope your pain can soon be replaced by fond memories.
Sincerely,
Andrea Kern
Vivian Griffith
January 15, 2018
Dear Pat,Ray and family
Raymond was such a fine person and. Gentleman.
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I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my. Thoughts
January 14, 2018
Dear Pat, Ray and family ,sorry for your loss.
Keith and Cynthia Fernandes
464,Huntington Rd
Stratford CT 06614
Donna Smith
January 13, 2018
Mr. & Mrs. Pistey Cindy & family, I am so sorry for the loss of your son & brother. I heard the sad news at Mass this evening. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May your fond memories help you through this difficult time. Donna Smith
January 13, 2018
Dear Pat & Ray, I am so sorry for your loss. Marianne Savarese
January 13, 2018
I will miss you my friend
January 13, 2018
Dear Pat, Ray and family Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. Fondly Margo and Peter
January 13, 2018
Sharon and Jay,
Sorry for your loss. I know what it's like to lose a brother.
Miss our little talks while you sat on the stairs at the condos.
Much Sympathy,
Joanne Kvaka
Diane Schriver
January 13, 2018
Pat,Ray and family Iam so sorry for your loss.
I will miss Ray very much. He always made me laugh and had such a kind way about him.
I remember when he got a puppy andnhe came over asking me if the puppy was gonna get big..He named the pup "Sidney" and he grew to be a 125 pound Rottweiler.
Ray was a wonderful and good person would give the shrit off his back for anyone.
I will miss seeing him sitting on front of his house on Stratford Day with his family.
I will miss Ray with all my heart.
My he rest in peace.
Nancy Devan
January 12, 2018
May you rest in peace with the Lord. Nancy S. Devan
Nancy Devan
January 12, 2018
To the entire Pistey family, words cannot convey that sadness this news brought me. In the past, you have brought our family so much comfort during times of loss. My mother in law, Joan Devan, Ester Thiessen and countless others. In fact, Pat & Ray came to Meredith, NH to bring my mother in law, Joan Devan, back to her resting place in Stratford. For which we were very grateful. I can sympathize with your loss, as I lost my husband, Karl Devan on Oct 21, 2016 after battling cancer for 8 long years. It wasn't long after moving here that he was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma, and esophageal cancer was his final fight. He was 52 years old. My sympathy pours out to you all and may Ray Jr.rest in peace with all the lovely Angels. May peace & comfort help you thru this difficult time. With my most sincere sympathy to you all. Thank you for always being there for us. Most Sincerely, Nancy S.Devan 556 Whittier Rd, West Ossipee, NH. 03890
January 12, 2018
Ray, Pat and family:
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your son. Thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Sincerely,
Bill & Mary Jaques
The Ursini Families- Carlo, Tammy, Marcellino, Marcello & Carmine
January 12, 2018
Dear Sharon, Girls and Pistey family, We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your dear brother, uncle and son. Our deepest condolences, love and prayers to you all. Much love and hugs coming your way.
January 12, 2018
Ray,Pat and Family, So saddened to hear about Ray. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Dorothy Ashmore
Christine Fortek
January 12, 2018
Ray,Pat,Cindi,Sharon and Chuck
I am so very sorry for your loss, Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Chris Andruschkevich Fortek
Judy Wirth
January 12, 2018
Rest in peace. Hopefully you will see George.
Robert Coop
January 12, 2018
Dear Ray and family, My condolences to everyone for your loss. I'll be saying prayers for you.
Ted & Sophia Hainsworth
January 11, 2018
Dear Pat, Ray, and family,
I'm so sorry about Ray Jr.'s passing. I have such great memories of him. He had a great sense of humor and we had a lot of laughs together. Thoughts and prayers to your family during this difficult time.
Thomas Duch
January 11, 2018
To The Pistey Family,So very sad to hear of Ray's passing.He was loved by many and will be missed by all.May his spirit live on in eternity.Thom & Mary Duch
Ernie Ursini
January 11, 2018
Ray was a fantastic person with a gigantic heart. He was happy to help everyone. He loved his family very much. He was a great son, uncle, brother and friend. There are no words that can heal the pain from the loss of a good friend, but his memories will live on forever. I will smile when I think of you, and cry because you are gone. Keep an eye on us Ray!
Judy Wirth
January 11, 2018
Dear Pat,Ray,Chuck and Sharon,
I am so deeply sorry to hear about Raymond. It is so,so sad. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,Judy and Richard Wirth.
Jack/Betty Watcke
January 11, 2018
Ray&Pat, Betty and I were so sorry to hear of Ray Jr.no words can express what your going through I can remember him when we lived in Bpt.growing up with Chris&Traci may his soul rest in peace.
Keith Bennett
January 11, 2018
Ray, Pat & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss.
Keith & Barbara Bennett
Lisa Feather
January 11, 2018
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved son, and brother. May he rest in eternal peace and his loving memory live on in your hearts. Lisa Feather & Dave Richard ~ God Bless you all.
Dave & Lucy Newall
January 11, 2018
To the Pistey Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
January 11, 2018
Dear Ray and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your son/brother. All of you are being remembered in my thoughts and prayers.
Love and God Bless,
Pattie Krause Donaldson
Thomas Pistey
January 11, 2018
From Your God-Father/1st couz You have been missed & will be missed loved you most of all. Teeman
Evie Bepko/Amodio
January 11, 2018
Condolences to the Pistey Family.
January 11, 2018
Love you so much!
Nancy Pastor & Family and Donna & Wendy Hrynewski
January 11, 2018
Pat, Ray, Cindi and family
we are very sorry for your loss...May Raymond Jr. Rest In Peace
Bob and Sue Caserta
January 11, 2018
Ray and Pat we are so sorry for your loss. We will remember Raymond in our daily prayers. May he Rest In Peace.
January 11, 2018
My dear friend... I'm lost without you! My thoughts and prayers are with your family! xoxoxo GO Yankees!
Ed Zynko
January 10, 2018
My thoughts and warmest sentiments going out to the family...
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