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Ramon Slavin Obituary

Slavin, Ramon "Ray" NISKAYUNA Ramon "Ray" E. Slavin, 67, died March 10, 2008. Born on July 18, 1940 in Albany; son of Loretta (Colfer) Lombardo and the late Edward Slavin; stepson of Paul Lombardo. Ray is survived by his wife, Nora E. (Hansen) Slavin; his children, Paul, Lori and Elizabeth Slavin; his stepchildren, Aaron, Heather and Brenda; several grandchildren, cousins and friends. He served his country as a Navy Seal and worked as an alcoholism counselor for the tri-city area for many years. A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 9 a.m. at St. Helen's Church, 1803 Union St., Niskayuna. Calling hours Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155). Memorial contributions in memory of Ramon may be made to Stanford Heights Fire Department, 2240 Central Ave., Schenectady, NY 12304.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Mar. 12, 2008.

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Sharon Armstrong

March 21, 2008

Dear Nora and Elizabeth,
May God guide you through the days ahead. Remember all the joy and laughter the three of you shared together. I know he loved the two of you very much. Call me anytime you feel like talking.
Love,
Cousin Sharon

Christine Whalley

March 21, 2008

Dear Nora,
I just found out this evening that Ray had died. I am so very sorry. I could see that you loved each other very much. I wish I could say something to mend your broken heart. I know that only lots of time, family and fellowship can make it even bearable. My prayers are with you. God bless you.

Shannon Snyder

March 16, 2008

Dear Nora and Liz, I am sad for your loss. I know I have only known your family for a short time. In that time, I have learned more ways to love my own father. I also learned about soul mates and the strength of family when that bond of love is so strong. Continue to carry that strength with you ladies!

Jim, Hilary, Connor and Meghan Armstrong

March 13, 2008

Reading a synopsis of Ray's life you can't be other than impressed. He was obviously a great man in life. I truely feel for those, his immediate family, that have him no more. I'm sure I met Ray at one time, but I was so young I unfortunately can't remember. Seeing what I see here regarding the comments about how people felt about him and, again, what he did during his life time, I feel as though I've missed a great opportunity to know a very good person that was a part of my family.

To Ray's immediate family, my family and I want to convey our sincere condolences. I've always felt close to Aunt Loretta and, thus, to the rest of her family.

God bless Ray and the people that are truely grieving his passing right now.

John Sgarlata

March 13, 2008

Nora and family,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Ray was my friend, mentor and on many occasions my only friend. I am so very sorry I can’t be there right now, but please know I have prayed many prayers for Ray in the past months and even more the past few days. I will continue my prayers for you.
Please know that there are no loses only gifts.

Deb, Rod, Matt, Mark Seeberger

March 13, 2008

Dear Liz and Family,
We're sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.

March 13, 2008

Paul, Lori and families...
We are very sorry for your loss and our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Jen, Josh, Ella and Olivia Bedinotti

Jen @ Schenectady Pulmonary

March 12, 2008

Slavin Family,
I am so sorry for your loss! Ray was a great guy, and one of my favorite patients. May god bless you, and give you strength during such a difficult time.

Marcia Kehn

March 12, 2008

Dear Nora and Elizabeth,
I am sorry to hear of Ray's passing. Although I may not have seen you all in recent years, I have very fond memories of Ray. He knew how to make me laugh, (even to laugh at myself sometimes when I took myself too seriousely). He had a kind, gentle way of helping me feel at ease. You couldn't kid a kidder, and all he had to do was give me a grin to tell me he understood. He loved you both very much. I watched his face light up when he saw you both! He was so very proud of you. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Ray will be fondly remembered and missed.

suzanne slavin

March 12, 2008

We are very sorry for your loss. It is hard to loose a husband, father, and grandfather.

I pray that God will comfort your heart and give you the peace that only he can give. He is a loving and gracious God and his love endures forever. Remembering you in our hearts. Suzanne, Paul, Zach and Daniela Slavin

Brenda LaCombe

March 12, 2008

dear Nora and Elizabeth, I am so sorry for your loss. Ray may have been only a step-dad to my brothers and my sister and I ,but he was the best dad I have ever known. He was a kind man with a caring heart. I am saddened that we lost touch over the years. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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