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Ray Tyrrell Obituary
Ray Tyrrell, paving company owner
After a long and hard-fought battle with progressive supranuclear palsy, Ray Tyrrell passed away on December 30, 2014 at the age of 75. The son of the late Anna (Hogencamp) and John Tyrrell, Ray was born and raised in Suffern, N.Y. and served in the U.S. Army from 1962 - 1964. He owned and operated the successful Ray Tyrrell Paving Company for over 40 years, eventually turning ownership over to his son, Tim.
He is survived by his loving wife Diane (Moran) and celebrated 50 years of marriage in June. He leaves behind his daughter, Kimberly Verhaegen (B.J. Brannigan) and sons Ray, Jr. (Michele), Tim (Lauren) and Darren (Lilly). He was blessed with 13 adored grandchildren and is also survived by two brothers, Herbert (Maryann) and Robert (Patricia) and sister Elizabeth Welsh, sister-in-laws Kathy Tortorello and Mary Lou Arps, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Brothers Stanley, Jack, Harry and Jimmy predeceased him, in addition to Sister Marguerite Tyrrell.
In lieu of flowers, donations would be greatly appreciated to: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Pediatric Sarcoma, 1275 York Ave, N.Y. N.Y. 10065 (in honor of Haley Tyrrell) in memory of Ray Tyrrell.
The funeral mass will be held at Sacred Heart Parish, 129 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern, NY on Saturday, Jan. 3rd at 12:00 pm. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Scarr Funeral Home Suffern, NY.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ray Tyrrell
Fred Hickey
January 2, 2015
Ray has served as my inspiration as I have set my New Year's resolutions. I will try hard to live up to the example he set and will remember him throughout the year.
1) Look for the good in everyone and never speak badly about others
2) Never complain, there is always someone worse off than you
3) Love your family, spend all the time you can with them and put them ahead of yourself.
Fred Hickey
January 2, 2015
Ray has been an inspiration for me as I set my New Year's resolutions. I hope to live up to his example and keep him with me through the year.
1) Look for the good in everyone and never speak badly of anyone
2) Don't complain, there are others that have it harder than you
3) Love your family and put them first above yourself.
NANCY HAMILTON-LEMIN
January 2, 2015
DIANE AND FAMILY
OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES AND PRAYS TO YOU MAY YOU FEEL GOD'S ARMS WRAPPED YOU FORE HE IS THERE TO HELP YOU THROUGH THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME .RAY WAS ONE GREAT GUY MAY HE REST IN PEACE .
OUR SYMPATHY
NANCY & BUTCH HAMILTON-LEMIN
Charles Lynch
January 2, 2015
I just want to share my deepest sympathy to the family of Ray. We were graduates of sacred heart school (54) suffern high school (58). I am unable to come to the funeral home or mass as I am currently out of town. My dad passed away on the same date 1993. I will have a mass said for him.
January 1, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the family of Ray Tyrrell.
Florence (Johnson) Anderson
Joe and Sue VanHouten
January 1, 2015
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. -Mathew 5:4
With Sympathy and Prayers from our Heart, May your memories bring you Comfort, at this time.
January 1, 2015
Sincere condolences to the Tyrrell family. May the love of family and friends sustain you during this difficult time.
Psalms 145:14
Eileen Burns
January 1, 2015
I lost my mother to PSP in 2001. My heart goes out to all of you. Eileen Burns
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