Raymond McCleary Sr.

Raymond McCleary Obituary

McCleary, Raymond Sr. RODMAN, N.Y. Raymond W. McCleary Sr., 67, of Lowe Road, died early Friday evening, October 17, 2008 in the emergency room at Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown. Born November 18, 1940 in Latham, N.Y., son of Edwin and Ruth Sipperley McCleary, he attended Watervliet High School. Following school, he worked at Rushmore & Weber in Latham for 26 years. In 2004, he started his own folk lift company, R and R Material Handling in Cohoes. He married Shelly Seguin, May 6, 1961 at St. Rita's Church in Cohoes, with Rev. DeFranco officiating. The couple lived in the Cohoes area all of their married life, before moving to their present home in June 2004. Mr. McCleary enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and bowling. Surviving besides his wife are four sons and three daughters-in-law, Raymond W. Jr. and Judy, Plattsburgh, James E. and Pam, Rodman, Richard E., Plattsburgh, David E. and Shannon, Scotia; one daughter, Shelly A. Curry, Plattsburgh; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Barbara Hutchinson, Mech-anicville, N.Y.; one brother and sister-in-law, Edwin and Doris McCleary, Latham; and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents and one brother-in-law, Edwin "Hutch" Hutchinson, who died October 2008. There will be a memorial service Saturday, October 25 at 11:00 a.m. at the Piddock Funeral Home, Adams. Burial will be private. There are no calling hours. Donations in his memory may be sent to Mrs. Shelly McLeary, 10780 Lowe Rd., Rodman, NY 13682.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Oct. 22, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Raymond McCleary

5 Entries

Gary and Patti Seguin

October 24, 2008

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

When I read this poem it reminded me of the days Uncle Ray, I and dad hunted together and dad used to rattle the change in his pocket while watching for deer to come, they never did because of the noise it made. Uncle Ray used to always say Ed if you stopped rattling the change you might get something, but he always did that when ever he hunted.

I thank Uncle Ray for giving me the opportunity to work for him @ Rushmore and Weber it gave me the experience to be able to be as successful as I am today.

many good people are waiting patiently for his arrival home.Which someday we all will be reunited with. He will find his way by the noise of rattling change.

With our sincere sympathy

Melissa Lewis

October 24, 2008

I am sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that your family is in my thoughts.

Shannon McCleary

October 24, 2008

To My Husband David,

Whenever you need a friend to talk to, I am here for you and always will be. I know it's tough right now, but it will get better with time. Just remember all the wonderful times you spent together with your father, especially hunting and camping. Those are the thoughts that will keep you going and help you to make it through this difficult time in your life. Please find comfort in knowing that he is at peace now in God's loving hands.

Stay strong and don't hesitate to come to me for anything that you may be needing.

I Love You always and forever.

Shannon

p.s. For the rest of the family, my heart goes out to all of you as well and if you need anything or even just someone to talk to, I'm here.

Philip Kopach

October 22, 2008

On behalf of our family from the old neighborhood of your childhood deepest sympathy for your loss.

Cathy Staves

October 22, 2008

Shelly and Family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Remember the memories. The CU family is here for you.

Cathy

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