Raymond D. Johnson
Raymond D. Johnson
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Raymond was born in Beacon on February 17, 1938, to Raymond and Matilda (Volk) Johnson. On June 6, 1964, he married Colette Horner in Monroe, who survives him.
Raymond worked at Texaco Research Center in Glenham and at IBM in East Fishkill before retiring. He was an active member of the W.H. Mase Hook and Ladder Company 1, where he served as past president, and was a life member of the Beacon Elks Lodge #1493. He was also a parishioner of St. Joachim - St. John the Evangelist Church. Raymond served in the U.S. Army Reserve, was called to active duty from 1961 to 1962, and completed his service in the Army Reserve in 1965.
In addition to his wife Colette, Raymond is survived by his children: Pamela Johnson Chaisetseree of Poughkeepsie, Raymond Johnson (Amy) of Pawling, Eric Johnson (Joe Eviatar) of New York City, and Robert Johnson (Colleen) of Ridgeland, SC. He also leaves behind his grandsons: Justin Chaisetseree (Michelle Furbeck), Nicholas Chaisetseree (Molly Williams), Dylan Chaisetseree, Raymond A. Johnson, and Logan Johnson. He was predeceased by his sister, Ruth D. Gallagher, in 2020.
He was the kindest man you would ever meet-a true gentle giant.
Ray loved spending his summers "up to the lake" in Spruce Lake, NY. On Sundays, you could always find him in front of the TV watching his beloved NY Giants.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 12, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Riverview Funeral Home by Halvey, 2 Beekman Street, Beacon. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, December 13, at 10 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, 35 Willow Street, Beacon. Raymond will be privately cremated, and his burial, with military honors, will take place in the spring at St. Joachim Cemetery, Beacon.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hudson Valley Hospice, 374 Violet Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, in Raymond Johnson's name.
To send a personal condolence please visit www.riverviewbyhalvey.com.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Patrick J. Halvey of Riverview Funeral Home by Halvey, LLC.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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