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Raymond Farkas Obituary
Lansing: Raymond J. Farkas passed away unexpectedly after a sudden illness on February 12, 2015.
Born February 24, 1948 in Ithaca, Ray was a son of the late John M. Farkas and Blanche H. Farkas. Ray proudly served in the U.S. Navy and was formerly employed with Cayuga Crushed Stone Inc. and Lansing Central School District, Ray was most recently enjoying his "retirement job" at Carquest in Lansing.
Ray is survived by his daughter, Lynn Day (Matthew) of Lansing; grandsons, Michael & Tyler. Siblings, Chris (Donna) Farkas of Cortland, Michael (Carol) of Lyndonville, Joel (Lea) Farkas of Italy, Howard Makela of Groton Linnea Makela of Baldwinsville, Steven (Brenda) Makela of Lansing; and was preceded in death by a sister Dorinda Makela.
Ray is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and a large extended family.
Interment, with Military Honors, will occur in the spring at Calvary Cemetery in Ithaca.
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for Raymond Farkas
Penny, Frank and Jake
February 25, 2015
Lynn, Matt, Michael, Tyler, the Farkas and Makela families--so very sorry for your loss. Ray was an absolute joy to work with and we miss him dearly!
February 21, 2015
Lynn, Matthew and family,
We are so saddened by the sudden loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Ron, Maureen, Dominick and Nathaniel Ronsvalle
Consuelo Bernard
February 19, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss
I pray that God and your memories will comfort you now and forever.
marty & sandy conlon
February 18, 2015
to the farkas and makela families.thinking of you all during this time of sorrow.
Jean Searles Thorn
February 18, 2015
To the Farkas and Makela families
I am so sorry to hear of your losses. May God be with you and help you through this difficult time
Jan Batzer
February 18, 2015
To the Farkas and Makela Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I graduated from high school with Ray--he was a nice man. I also visited the house because Dorinda and I were good friends.
Jan (Lloyd/Drier) Batzer
February 17, 2015
So sorry about Rays passing, we shall miss our cousin and friend
Hilary Cleveland
February 17, 2015
My prayers and love are with you and your family during your time of grief
Don Preston
February 17, 2015
So sorry to hear of Rays passing. He was a Lansing School friend. Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss; my prayers are with you and your Family during this difficult time.
February 16, 2015
Lynn and family
We are very sorry for your loss, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cricket and Marcie Purcell
February 15, 2015
So sorry for your loss
Roger & Kathy Dedrick
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