Raymond Y. "Ricky Bear" Finch

Raymond Y. "Ricky" "Bear" Finch

West Winfield

Raymond Y. Finch or better known as "Ricky" or "Bear" , 46, of West Winfield passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 with his loving family by his side.

He was born on August 10, 1979 in Utica, a son of Raymond Finch, Jr. and the late Crystal (Kennedy) Wedgren and was educated in Utica and Brookfield Schools. On October 30, 1999, Raymond was united in marriage to Holly M. Witt in Leonardsville, NY and shared a blessed union of 27 years. He was employed with Fermer Precision, Inc. in Cedarville as a CNC machine operator.

Raymond had a passion for motorcycles. He spent many hours working on and riding in the wind on his beloved Harley. He was heavily involved with the motorcycle community and made many new friends throughout the years because of his love of riding. Raymond was also a man of faith and a member of the Faith Chapel Church, Bridgewater.

Surviving are his loving wife, Holly; sons, Donte (Hayley) Finch and Devyn Finch; father, Raymond (Laurie) Finch; sister, Sherra Finch; brothers, James (Dana) Finch, Matt Finch, Travis Wedgren and Justin Finch; father-in-law, David Witt; sister-in-law, Jeanette Nutt; close special friend, Leroy Guyer and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother and stepfather, Crystal (Herman) Wedgren and his maternal and paternal grandparents.

Raymond's family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff with Hospice & Palliative Care and to all of his wonderful family and friends for all of their care and compassion.

In keeping with Raymond's wishes there will be no public visitation. The family will be setting up one final ride to celebrate Raymond's life and passion for motorcycles in the spring/summer of 2026. Arrangements are with Dimbleby Funeral Homes, Inc., 365 W Main St., West Winfield.

Online tributes at www.dimblebyfh.com