Book of Memories for Raymond Patrick Finneran

Condolence From Kathi Petroczy

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:30:05 EST

To all of Ray's family and friends, I am sorry this is so late, but I just heard of the sad news. It has been more than a decade since I last saw Ray when he was here in Florida at a turkey meet -- he was a good friend who could always make me laugh no matter how awful the circumstances. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.

Memorial Candle lit by Debra Farenga

Tue, 10 May 2011 11:24:34 EDT

Pat, Deb, Greg & Tricia Farenga

Memorial Candle lit by Debra Farenga

Mon, 09 May 2011 15:31:29 EDT

The Farenga Family

Photo shared: Ray Finneran

Fri, 06 May 2011 13:25:01 EDT

Ray often took movies of his skydiving friends and edited them into classic comedies. This is Ray also about 35 yrs ago at Stormville, NY.

Photo shared: Ray Finneran

Fri, 06 May 2011 12:07:24 EDT

I took this pic of Ray over The Ranch Parachute Center, about 20 yrs ago. He will be very missed. Drew Kochis

Photo shared: Ray Finneran

Fri, 06 May 2011 11:49:27 EDT

I took this photo of Ray at Stormville, NY. It was about 35 years ago. He was my good friend for many decades. Drew Kochis

Photo shared: Ray at Play

Fri, 06 May 2011 11:20:25 EDT

Ray as he was always. Taking pictures

Condolence From ALAN KACHALSKY

Thu, 05 May 2011 23:50:23 EDT

To Ray and Ray’s Family, I have known Ray since 1975, as a skydiver and as a friend. Ray, you were an outstanding skydiver and a great friend. I enjoyed your humor and your company on the ground and appreciated your skill and experience in the air. You enjoyed life to the fullest, and handled life and its ups and downs with humor and intelligence. I am honored to have known you, jumped with you and hung out with you from the days of Stormville in the 70’s through our days at Ferd’s Place and the Ranch. You were a true Sportsman in heart and spirit and we will all miss ‘the Count.’ I know that you will always be with us in spirit. Shawanga and Blue Skies. Alan Kachalsky

Photo shared: Stormville revisited-1981

Thu, 05 May 2011 19:19:47 EDT

Photo by Sergio

Story shared: Our days at 10 Columbus Circle

Thu, 05 May 2011 18:48:19 EDT

Ray, I will always remember the good times we had a NYTel, especially your great skydiving stories. Who will ever forget our pet pigeon "El Morto" who occupied a special place outside our window. RIP my friend, fly high and land safe.

Condolence From Drew Kochis

Thu, 05 May 2011 18:10:40 EDT

Ray it was a honor to know you for over 30yrs. You were a good friend, a ton of laughs and I will never forget you. I treasure all the jumps we made together and the memories of them all.

Condolence From eric guy

Thu, 05 May 2011 17:37:13 EDT

I jump saying Shawanga ,good bye

Condolence From Dan Brennan

Thu, 05 May 2011 17:36:21 EDT

I got to know Ray when I got into Skydiving about 15-20 years ago. Being that that is, for me, an intensive and all-consuming sport, I was anxious to learn as much about it as possible. Ray was more than willing to help a "rookie" along and give me the benefit of his years of experience. He helped me a lot when I needed it most. After the days jumping was over, I used to love just sitting around and listening to his stories. He will be sorely missed.

Condolence From Jerry Lerner

Thu, 05 May 2011 17:04:24 EDT

Dear Friends and Family, Ray made the world and the drop zone a special place to be. His humor and friendship was unique, unassuming and genuine. I will always remember his cartoons, films and snake. I will miss him.

Photo shared: Al Jorgenson

Thu, 05 May 2011 16:34:06 EDT

The Monkey man and others. Friends now together forever

Photo shared: Ray

Thu, 05 May 2011 16:32:17 EDT

Ray at play as he often was

Story shared: Oh Uncle Ray Ray

Wed, 04 May 2011 19:04:22 EDT

I am so glad that you just visited Hobe Sound and had a lovely visit with Pat. We need to live life while we are alive and you really did that! You will be missed. Meredeth

Condolence From Sheri Mulreed

Wed, 04 May 2011 16:10:15 EDT

Dawn, Pat, Catie and Sean, I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Ray will always be remembered as a fun-loving person who was more like an older brother to Dawn. He always took the time to treat everyone as his equal and open his heart to anyone who needed him. All my love, Sheri

Condolence From Jeanne Finneran Butcher

Wed, 04 May 2011 15:33:09 EDT

Dearest Patricia and Dawn, I am so very sorry to hear about Raymond. The last time I was with Raymond was 20 years ago. We met in the City for dinner. I spoke with him 2 years ago in December, hoping to see him when I was in NY again at Christmastime. As we have recently connected, I was looking forward to seeing him and getting to know him. Special thoughts with love are with you now. Jeanne x

Condolence From Bailey Prior

Wed, 04 May 2011 03:05:34 EDT

Dearest Patricia, Dawn, Caitie and Sean, Raymond was my advisor, my mentor and my lover; but most importantly, he was my dear friend. I will miss his huge heart, his wicked smile and outrageous sense of humour. I will miss asking him for advice, I will miss hearing his Bronx accent, and I will miss hearing him tell a story! He was the funniest man I ever met! We last spoke in January; the last words we exchanged were: "Ray, there are some people who get under your skin, and stay there; you're one of those people. I'll love you forever." He said, "Bailey, you're under my skin, too, and I love you, too" It's a beautiful last memory, and how lucky I fee that Ray and I were in a place with each other where we could say it. He blessed my life in many ways! I will keep all of you in my prayers for grace and courage during the time ahead. XO Bailey

Story shared: Together again

Wed, 04 May 2011 01:42:41 EDT

Your death has greatly surprised us, for you were always so full of life. I know though, that you had many dear friends who awaited you. Is there endless free fall in heaven? I know you're up there with my daddy, with uncle Al, with uncle Mongo and smiling down upon us all! Boy they've never had it so loud up there! Let the good times roll again! Watch all the hot air okay? We've had enough tornados lately and you guys hadn't even reunited yet! You all truly lived life to the very fullest and I will take that with me for my whole existence. You broke the mold and there will be a big hole left in this life now, for quite a presence has passed on! I'm so glad the kids and I stopped to see you this summer. I could never express the joy that welled up in me when you opened the car door and tickled my son George right away! You didn't miss a beat and I'm so glad they got to experience the "tickleman". I'm so glad you seemed to like them, approve of them and said they didn't scare you as much as most kids! I'm so glad they met you! I rejoice in and share often about the many good childhood days as a little spoiled darling "Spanky" on the dropzone. It has given me very many good stories to tell and I come from an amazing type of people. LOVE you, you will be missed, but give those other sky gods we all miss so much all the love we've all wished to send! Love you forever, Holly

Condolence From Mary Schubert

Wed, 04 May 2011 00:23:34 EDT

Dear Patricia and Family, I am sorry for your loss. Ray was such an unforgettable character and I will miss him. His wonderful sarcastic humor kept his buddies in stitches for years and years and the gift of laughter is precious. My daughters loved him and Uncle Ray the "Tickle Man" was always there in their corner when they were growing up and he was offering to beat the crap out of any guys who were not treating them as he thought they should be treated. His friendship with our whole family was precious and we loved him to pieces! I feel so blessed to have had this friend in my corner always. Much Love To You All In This Difficult Time, Mary (the other sis)

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Tue, 03 May 2011 16:46:01 EDT

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Tue, 03 May 2011 16:43:00 EDT