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Raymond Getty Obituary


New London - Raymond C. Getty, 68, of New London, passed away Oct. 11, 2024, at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was born in New London, to Malcolm and Julia (Pitt) Getty. Raymond graduated from Waterford High School in 1975 and worked most recently at Walmart for over ten years.
He was known by many people as a kind and caring person. His life was not an easy one. He had many struggles that we may never truly understand. He had to face each one every single day, and yet he chose to be the caring and giving person that most people know and love. He always put others' needs above his own. He always strived for independence and didn't want to be a burden on anyone. Raymond was an organ donor and through his gift, he has helped other families.
Raymond is survived by his older brothers, Ronald Getty of Uncasville, and David Getty and Amanda Getty, also of Uncasville; a niece, Heather Getty Montoya of Inlet Beach, Fla.; and a nephew, Adam Getty of Waterford; along with many cousins; along with four great-nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, at Neilan Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Avenue, New London. A private burial for the family will be held later. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to these organizations: Sound Community Services, 202 Colman Street, New London, CT, or https://www.taylorsgift.org/ which supplies grief counseling services for those families who have had loved ones donate organs. Online condolences may be expressed at www.neilanfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Day on Oct. 17, 2024.

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Dave Fairman

October 18, 2024

RIP Ray

Michelle Eleazer

October 18, 2024

We send our condolences to Raymond´s family God Bless From employees at Groton Walmart you will be missed he was a good man who deserved to be remembered so sad

Eleanor Gabriel

October 17, 2024

i remember Raymond from him hanging out with my uncles dick robert and bruce wood . He was a nice guy also knew him from the big y in groton and Walmart . So sorry for your loss my condolences to all of his friends and family members . Sincerely Eleanor Grimes

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