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Ray was born in New York, NY on February 9, 1943 to the late Kathleen (née Quinn) and Peter Fitzmartin.
He was passionate about tennis and his involvement with umpiring. He worked the U.S. Open for nearly 50 years officiating various tournaments and matches.
Ray's corporate life was spent in marketing, product publicity promotions and public relations.
He graduated from NYU with a BS in Finance and Marketing and Baruch with an MBA in Marketing and Advertising.
He is survived by his brother Kevin (Helen).
Calling hours will be held at Clark Associates Funeral Home, 4 Woods Bridge Road, Katonah, N.Y. on Wednesday January 10, 2024 from 4:00 to 8:00.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday January 11, 2024 at St. Mary of the Assumption, 55 Valley Road, Katonah, N.Y.
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James Sullivan
April 14, 2024
Rest In Peace Ray, you were always there to help guide through early years of officiating.
Barbara Petito
January 17, 2024
My prayers and thoughts go out to the Fitzmartin family at this difficult time.
As a fellow umpire I've known Ray for 30 years. His love of tennis was unparalleled. He had a great sense of humor which will be missed.
Since he retired from officiating we would speak every couple of month; in fact, I last spoke with Ray in mid-October. Rest In Peace Ray.
Jhonny Pierre-Louis
January 15, 2024
Rest in peace Ray! You did welcomed me in the Tennis officiating family forever thankful.
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Peter Goldberger
January 15, 2024
It was always a pleasure working collegiate tennis matches and serving on the Board of the Eastern Tennis Umpires Association with Ray. He was always very professional in filling both roles. He will be missed.
Shirley Damiano
January 15, 2024
Loved sharing umpiring times with Ray. He always had a smile, quip, funny stories. Helped make umpiring a pleasure, especially at Forest Hills and Madison Square Garden where he kept us smiling. Miss his Christmas cards. He was just a good all around guy. Shirley Damiano, a Syracuse fellow umpire
Andrew Weiss
January 15, 2024
My condolences. Ray was extremely insightful and a mentor to officials. His wit and personality filled the room.
Andrew Weiss
January 15, 2024
My condolences. Ray was extremely insightful and an excellent mentor of officials. His wit and personality always filled the room.
Jody and Wayne Coluccini
January 9, 2024
Kevin and Helen, our deepest condolences to you and your family. Thinking of you.
The Staff of Clark Associates Funeral Home
January 7, 2024
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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