ALBANY – Raymond J. “Ray” Sullivan, 91, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Saturday, June 2, 2012 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Ray was born in Brooklyn, and was a graduate of St. John’s University in Queens. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. In 1945 he married the love of his life Margaret “Peggy” Quackenbush, whom he met on a blind date while they were both in college. He was employed by General Electric in Schenectady and Syracuse for a time, and then as a technical writer by the Benét Laboratories at the Watervliet Arsenal for many years until his retirement. Ray was devoted to his wife and family, he loved dogs, and enjoyed reading, doing yard work, and keeping up with current events and politics.
Ray was predeceased by his beloved wife of 63 yrs Peggy in 2008. He is survived by his children Raymond Sullivan, Jr. (Priscilla) of Honolulu, Hawaii, Kathleen Sullivan-Woods (the late Frank Woods) of Albany, Maureen Sullivan (the late John F. Compani) of Latham, James Sullivan (Susan) of Guilderland, Patricia Sullivan (Phillip Plessass II) of Guilderland, and Elizabeth Fisher (Arthur) of Albany; his grandchildren Matthew Sullivan, Jennifer and Ryan Woods, Cara and Daniel Compani, Lindsay Sullivan, Phillip III and Kelly Margaret Plessass, and Steven and Ashley Fisher.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Blessed Sacrament Church, 607 Central Ave., Albany, Wednesday morning at 10:30. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Wednesday morning from 9-10 a.m. Interment will be in St. Agnes cemetery, Menands. Those who wish may make memorial contributions in Ray’s name to Blessed Sacrament Church, Albany, NY. To leave a message of condolence for the family, send a sympathy card, or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com .
Ed Sanders
June 4, 2012 at 10:08 amA chance meeting with Ray on a flight from New York to Albany in 1985, followed by an evening visit at 20 Holmesdale a few days later brought back fond memories of the mid-1960s; Ray Jr. – me – Ray Sr. watching TV and discussing whatever was important or in the news of the day. His thoughtful manner connected with me again in 1989 and in 1992 with comforting words penned in a card following the passing of my mom and then my dad. A kind and genuine manner defined Ray Number One and his family. May the fond and cherished memories be a comfort to Ray Number Two (my good friend) and the family that I remember so well.
Ed Sanders
Rose Neifeld Shuman
June 4, 2012 at 11:59 amRay and I worked together as Technical Editors at Benet Labs for many years. He will be missed. Condolences to the family.
Rose Neifeld Shuman
Laura Fallon
June 4, 2012 at 12:04 pmSully and Phil (III), please accept my sincerest thoughts on the passing of your father, Phil’s grandfather. My family and I will be praying for you and yours – for comfort and for peace. I lost my dad, Fred, a year and a half ago. Even though I miss him,I know he is finally getting the good night’s sleep he desperately longed for, in Paradise, in the same beautiful garden as your beloved Raymond and Peggy!
God bless you all,
Laura Fallon
Kitty and Alex Sharp
Bill & Kathy Levy
June 4, 2012 at 7:02 pmJim,
Our condolences to you, Sue, Lindsay and the rest of the family on the passing of your father. Talk to you soon.
David Herbert
June 5, 2012 at 5:21 amKathy, Phil and families,
Our sincere condolences to you. May your fond memories help you through this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you.
Sincerely,
Dave Herbert and Terri Novak
Helen Curtin Hoole
June 5, 2012 at 10:41 amTo all family members:
I am grateful for all the warm and wonderful memories I have of both of your parents, such kind and caring people. I am sure you miss them dearly.
My sincere sympathies to everyone.
Helen Hoole
Ruth Ploof
June 6, 2012 at 5:16 amKathy,
Condoences on the passing of your Dad–the memories you have of him will be in your heart forever..when you feel sad just think of them…
Ruth Ploof
Jill Ryan
June 6, 2012 at 6:43 amWhen I think of Uncle Ray a smile comes to my face. They are now all together resting in a well deserved PEACE. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Jill
kathleen hans katz
June 12, 2012 at 7:52 ammaureen and all
i have many fond memories of 20 holmesdale and 40 lenox
and the threat of st. anne’s , my sympathies to you all.
kathleen h katz