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Raymond Meshewske Obituary
Family and friends are invited to celebrate his life from 1 to 4 p.m. on
February 25, 2017 at the Penn Yan Moose Club.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Paradise Bay, 10315 Cortez
Rd. W., Bradenton, FL 34210 in Raymond's memory.
Butch was born in Penn Yan on January 16, 1937- the youngest son of the late Fredrick and Ethel Mashewske. He enlisted in the United States Marines from 1956-1959 and stayed in the reserves until 1962. He then retired from the New York State DOT after 33 years. Butch also worked for Covell Tree
Service, and as a bartender at Herr Jensen's. He was very active in the
Hydrant Hose Fire Company, and with Penn Yan Little League. His life
revolved around his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather,
and great-grandfather. He loved watching the grandchildren's sports events. Butch was an avid hunter, and enjoyed playing cards with his sisters and brother. His winters were spent in his favorite spot, Bradenton, Fla.,
riding his three-wheel bike.
Butch is survived by his daughter, Kim (John) Hopkins; granddaughters Erin (Ryan) Mahar, Chelsey Hopkins, Katie Hopkins, and Meg Hopkins; great-grandchildren Ava Hopkins, and Kallen and Cole Mahar; daughter, Theresa (Dave) Mulberger; granddaughters Isabelle (Lewis) Gradey, and Jessica Mulberger; son, Raymond Mashewske; grandchildren Raymond and Samantha Mashewske; daughter, Susan (Randy) Mashewske; grandchildren Dusty and Tori Baker; daughter, Brenda Hansen (Greg MacDonald); grandsons Nate (Jill) Nichols, and Nick Nichols; as well as many nieces and nephews, and his and Mary's best friends Jean and Karl Olbrick and Jim and Ruth Covell.
Butch was predeceased by his five sisters Anne McMinn, Jean Reynolds,
Barbara Harris, Beverly Cowell, Eva Veit; a brother, Fred Mashewske; and a great-grandson, Sweed David Nichols.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Leanne Jensen
February 5, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have many fond memories of Butch and Mary and I know they are together again in Heaven. I have always admired the love your family shared. You're such a lucky family to have had such wonderful parents. God bless you all.
Jim Ratthe
February 5, 2017
He was a good man. My condolences to his family.
Bill and Laurie Halbert
February 4, 2017
Thinking of all the Mashewske's! We will fondly remember your dad as a kind and jovial guy who had a great laugh! Love and prayers to you all-
Bob Church
February 4, 2017
What a great guy. My condolences
Annah Jensen
February 3, 2017
Butch was always a blast at card nights with my grandparents. He, like Freddie, would knock with me on a whim just to see the delight of winning on so little against so many. I know in the recent years things were strained for some reason but both Butch and Mary held a very special place in my heart for sharing in experiences in my youth.
Barbara Maher
January 29, 2017
My prayers are with all of Butch & Mary's family @ this time. I know you are all going to miss your Dad, Grandpa & great-grandpa, but know in your heart, you were all there for him, as he was always there for his family. He is at peace now with the love of his life, Mary.
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