Raymond Joseph Betz

1939 - 2025

Raymond Joseph Betz
December 25, 1939 - October 3, 2025
Raymond Joseph Betz, born in Stamford, CT, a graduate of Stamford High School and a resident for 77 years, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 3, 2025. Born on December 25, 1939, he was the son of the late John Raymond Betz and Vera (Mishley) Betz. He was also predeceased by his loving sister Beverly Ann. He is survived by his wife Claire (Sobieski) Betz, son Mark (Regina) Betz, daughter Karen (David) Woods, son Jeffrey Betz, grandchildren Jacqueline (Astrit) Sadiki, Ryan Woods, Natalie Betz, John Betz, and great-granddaughter Dua Sadiki. They lovingly called him Poppy!
Ray was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy in 1960. He returned home where he began work for Pitney Bowes in Stamford as a Machinist retiring after 33 years. Ray also very much enjoyed his part time work delivering flowers for Springdale Florist in Darien for well over 40 years where he introduced his three children to their first jobs. He was a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus and Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, lover of road trips, especially to the Catskill Mountains and Vermont, NASCAR races and bad jokes. Ray was very proud of having his birthday on Christmas Day finding out early it brought him extra attention and double the gifts! In 2016, Ray moved to Texas where he lived in Tomball to be close to his daughter and warmer winters.
Ray will be laid to rest with his parents and sister in a peaceful ceremony at St. John Cemetery in Darien, CT. In honoring their loved one's wishes, there will be no calling hours, and the service and burial will be immediate family only. The family kindly requests privacy during this time of mourning. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association or National Wildlife Federation.
Arrangements are under the direction of Thomas M Gallagher Funeral Home, Stamford, CT (203)-359-9999. To send on-line condolences to the family, please visit www.gallagherfuneralhome.com