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Raymond Wieczorek Obituary
He was born in New Britain, CT on December 9, 1928 to Stanley and Bertha (Sidor) Wieczorek. He was drafted and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
Ray founded Wieczorek Insurance Agency in Manchester in 1964. He was involved actively with many Manchester area non-profits and then served in local and state governments in many capacities, including Mayor of Manchester for five terms from 1990 to 2000 and then as an Executive Councilor for the State of NH for six terms from 2002 to 2012.
He was an avid Red Sox fan and enjoyed attending and supporting many local and New England Sporting events. One of the things he thoroughly enjoyed was his assumed role of Mayor of Dunkin Donuts and the time he got to spend with his friends and companions solving or debating the issues of the day.
He was predeceased by his wives, Cathleen Connare and Susan Kramas and his brother, Edward Wieczorek.
Ray is survived by three children, Lee Anne McCarthy and her husband, Allen "Jay", of Hampton Falls, Robert Wieczorek and his wife, Brenda Colton, of Bedford and James Wieczorek and his wife, Kate, of Malvern, PA; three step-children, David Connare and his wife, Jessica, of Manchester, Patricia Connare and her partner, Dan Chase, of Gilford, and Christen Bergeron and her husband, Matthew, of Bedford; seven grandchildren, Carolyn, Caitlin, Colleen, Reagan, Grace, Cole and Jack; a sister, Barbara Walewski of Stratford, CT and Ellen Connare of Manchester, and cousins, nieces and nephews.
The family would like to recognize in particular the extremely kind and compassionate care provided by the nurses, doctors and staff of Catholic Medical Center as well as the many other care providers who had provided support over the last few years.
SERVICES: Calling hours are Sunday (11/27) from 1 to 4 p.m. at Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St., Manchester. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday (11/28) at 12 p.m. at St. Catherine Church, 267 Webster St., Manchester. Committal prayers will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 474 Goffstown Rd., Manchester.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to NeighborWorks Southern New Hampshire, P.O. Box 3968, Manchester, NH 03105. This is a non-profit that Ray convinced to come to Manchester in 1992 and he recently mentioned it as being one of his proudest accomplishments.
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Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Wieczorek
Sue (Argue) Raymond
November 30, 2022
Our sincere condolences to the entire family.
Ray was a longtime family friend, and when our dad was ill, Ray would come and sit and talk for hours-these visits meant the world to us
It always made me happy when I would drive by Dunkin´s and see his car-that meant I would get to stop in and talk, and meet whatever group of friends he would be with that day.
I will sincerely miss those visits.
He had a sparkle that would light up the room-he will be sorely missed by many people.
All our love from the Argue family
Laurette Bourgeois
November 29, 2022
A true legacy
I knew Ray and his two sons from my dental office
A wonderful family
May he rest in peace!
Sue Davis
November 28, 2022
I knew Ray all my life through my uncle, Joe Faltin, who considered Ray his friend. In memory of Uncle Joe Ray, may your soul rest in eternal peace with the angels and God. You were everything people have written about you and more and it was my pleasure having you as a friend.
Lin Jaeger
November 28, 2022
My deepest condolences to the Wieczorek family. Ray was an incredible man who really cared about people and served his community well. I am grateful for the years I worked at the Wieczorek Agency and the time spent helping out on Ray's campaign when he was our Mayor. I will always remember seeing him at the 4:00 mass at St. Catherine's - back row! He always had a smile and a hug for me. He was one of the best! He will be missed. Rest in Peace, Ray
Quentin Keefe
November 27, 2022
A life of selfless service to a community he loved. Ray was the perfect example of what being a "politician" is supposed to be like. A true gentleman, a friend to everyone he knew. My heartfelt condolences to the Wieczorek family.
Tim Noonan
November 26, 2022
Dear Lee Anne, Rob, and James,
To you I send my deepest condolences. I wish I could be in Manchester tomorrow. If I can pay my resect from here from home, it is just as heart felt.
My father Joe loved Ray. Ray loved Joe.
So, for the rest of my life, every time I go up Rt. 3 and pass under the Raymond Wieczorek Highway, like this morning, I say a little prayer....
Love,
Tim
Lynn S johnston
November 26, 2022
Mr Mayor Ray, May you rest easy and in peace and proudly knowing you´ll be remembered by so many, For the wonderful job you did serving our community.
God bless you.
Patricia Connare & Family- Thoughts and Prayers through this difficult time.
With sincere condolences-
Lynn S Johnston
Lynn S johnston
November 26, 2022
May you rest easy and in peace - Mr ( Mayor) Ray.
Patricia Connare & Family-Very sorry to hear of your loss! Thoughts & Special prayers w/ sincere sympathy.
Lynn S Johnston
Ron Gelozin
November 26, 2022
will never forget my freshmen year at New England College when you picked me up on a Sunday and brought me to your house for dinner. Made me feel at home Looking back over the years with your personality and genuine smile I can understand your success in business and politics. Will never be forgotten
Michael Themelis
November 26, 2022
A Man whose word was "Iron"
Monica Skiathitis Charpentier
November 26, 2022
Mayor Ray will always hold a special place in my heart. Such a genial man loved by many. His vision for Manchester and its long-term economic growth through the Verizon/SNHU Arena and the Manchester Airport expansion will cement his great legacy for generations. Not many like him around anymore. One of NH´s greats. May he rest in eternal peace. I will miss him.
Lowell Hart
November 26, 2022
A great man serving his community for most of his life. We should all take example of Ray Weiczorek. God Bless and RIP.
Patricia Maibauer
November 26, 2022
My condolences to Dave and Jessica Connare on your loss God Bless
Thomas Strong
November 26, 2022
I used to rent a apartment of the Wieczorek back early in the early 90 he was a great person god bless him the strong family from concord NH.
Steve Litaris
November 26, 2022
May your memory be Eternal Ray! You will be missed and your absence will be felt immensely! Ray was such an effective elected representative of the prople, that he was able to reach across the aisle as a bipartisan professional and get things done. He was definitely the best mayor of Manchester in my lifetime. Ray was one of the only living politicians I knew that had a stretch of roadway named after him while he was still alive. I've had so many great conversations with Ray having coffee pre-covid almost daily at Webster Street Dunkin' Donuts. It won't be the same without him and the other guys who passed on from the round table of daily fellowship discussing the events of the day. I will cherish these times and memories forever. I so enjoyed your friendship and political intellect. I've learned a lot from you Ray. Thanks for your friendship. May your memory be eternal!
Robert Dix
November 25, 2022
So very sorry to hear about Mayor Ray´s passing. He was a friendly and very intelligent person. I had known Ray for many years and always enjoyed his sense of humor and his friendship. My condolences to his family.
Greg Barrett
November 25, 2022
Lee Anne and Family,
Sorry to hear of Dad's passing. In recent years I would see him in Blake's, the Backroom or similar fun spots with his remaining friend entourage. He had a good life and was well liked and respected by all. As we Irish say: May the road rise to meet him...RIP
Amanda Davis
November 25, 2022
Rest peacefully Mayor. Thank you for all you did for our city. You will be missed. Now time to rest peacefully with Susan and all your other loved ones that have passed.
Robert D Machain
November 25, 2022
Mayor Wieczorek, Thank you for your service RDM Windham NH
David Lessard
November 25, 2022
What a great Mayor he was. He did so much to make Manchester a safer place to live. RIP Sir.
Michael Garrity
November 24, 2022
A great man and a mentor to me during my time of public service ! Thoughts and prayers to the entire family
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