Obituary for Raymond J. "Ray" Lovell
RAYMOND J. LOVELL
March 11, 1929 – November 1, 2021
Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY
Raymond J. Lovell of Cornwall-on-Hudson passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on November 1, 2021. Ray was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., March 11, 1929 to Marguerite and John Lovell. In 1937, he and his parents moved to Somers, N.Y. where he lived until 1979. Immediately after graduating from St. Mary's High School in Katonah, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served for three years as a radar mechanic. He also played the cornet in the 1st Volunteer Air Force Band while stationed in Japan. Ray later attended Villanova University, where he earned a degree in business on the G.I. Bill. While at Villanova, he met his wife of 67 years, Amelia and returned to Somers and raised their family.
When asked what life advice he would give others, Ray's reply was, “Enjoy it! Have fun -- but do your best at what you do. You only go through life once.” Ray lived his life according to those precepts. During the years when he and Amy were raising growing children, Ray invested heavily in the town of Somers' youth. He was President of the Dads Club of Somers and involved with their Little League program, as well as with the West Put Speed Skating Club in Northern Westchester. Ray was also a member and served as President of the Lake Purdys Property Association for several years.
Ray worked at INA in White Plains for 25 years. He later worked at Finkelstein and Partners in Newburgh, N.Y., where he worked as a claims specialist until he retired in 1991.
Ray embraced his years in Cornwall-on-Hudson where he made friends with his neighbors who later became best friends and enjoyed watching the next generation of families grow up in the neighborhood.
In retirement Ray enjoyed golfing, playing bridge, boating, wintering in Florida and cheering for his favorite sports team, the Pittsburgh Penguins. He loved being involved with all of his children's and grandchildren’s activities and interests and supported them whether they lived near or far.
Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing Ray will know that he was a man who truly cared about people and was always quick to help others. He had a smile for everyone, and his warm and loving nature was contagious. The void he left in the lives of his family members and friends is one that can never be filled. But the memories of each joyful moment that they were privileged to spend with Ray will live on forever.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents and by his son, Steven. He is survived by his wife, Amelia; children: Paul and Diane Lovell, Mike and Lori Lovell, Chris and Elaine Lovell, Patrice and Gary DeSmith, and Brenda Lovell; grandchildren: Ashlee, Dillon, Megan, Michael, Patrice, Casey, Kirin, Kylene, Kegan, Matthew Daley, Kristen Daley, Sean Daley, and Shannon Dutton; and great granddaughter: Aiselynn Daley.
Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Church, 95 Plum Brook Road, Somers, NY on Saturday ,November 13th at 10:00 am, followed by burial at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Somers.
Arrangements are entrusted to Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc.; to send condolences, please go to www.Quigleybros.com
March 11, 1929 – November 1, 2021
Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY
Raymond J. Lovell of Cornwall-on-Hudson passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on November 1, 2021. Ray was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., March 11, 1929 to Marguerite and John Lovell. In 1937, he and his parents moved to Somers, N.Y. where he lived until 1979. Immediately after graduating from St. Mary's High School in Katonah, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served for three years as a radar mechanic. He also played the cornet in the 1st Volunteer Air Force Band while stationed in Japan. Ray later attended Villanova University, where he earned a degree in business on the G.I. Bill. While at Villanova, he met his wife of 67 years, Amelia and returned to Somers and raised their family.
When asked what life advice he would give others, Ray's reply was, “Enjoy it! Have fun -- but do your best at what you do. You only go through life once.” Ray lived his life according to those precepts. During the years when he and Amy were raising growing children, Ray invested heavily in the town of Somers' youth. He was President of the Dads Club of Somers and involved with their Little League program, as well as with the West Put Speed Skating Club in Northern Westchester. Ray was also a member and served as President of the Lake Purdys Property Association for several years.
Ray worked at INA in White Plains for 25 years. He later worked at Finkelstein and Partners in Newburgh, N.Y., where he worked as a claims specialist until he retired in 1991.
Ray embraced his years in Cornwall-on-Hudson where he made friends with his neighbors who later became best friends and enjoyed watching the next generation of families grow up in the neighborhood.
In retirement Ray enjoyed golfing, playing bridge, boating, wintering in Florida and cheering for his favorite sports team, the Pittsburgh Penguins. He loved being involved with all of his children's and grandchildren’s activities and interests and supported them whether they lived near or far.
Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing Ray will know that he was a man who truly cared about people and was always quick to help others. He had a smile for everyone, and his warm and loving nature was contagious. The void he left in the lives of his family members and friends is one that can never be filled. But the memories of each joyful moment that they were privileged to spend with Ray will live on forever.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents and by his son, Steven. He is survived by his wife, Amelia; children: Paul and Diane Lovell, Mike and Lori Lovell, Chris and Elaine Lovell, Patrice and Gary DeSmith, and Brenda Lovell; grandchildren: Ashlee, Dillon, Megan, Michael, Patrice, Casey, Kirin, Kylene, Kegan, Matthew Daley, Kristen Daley, Sean Daley, and Shannon Dutton; and great granddaughter: Aiselynn Daley.
Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Church, 95 Plum Brook Road, Somers, NY on Saturday ,November 13th at 10:00 am, followed by burial at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Somers.
Arrangements are entrusted to Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc.; to send condolences, please go to www.Quigleybros.com