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Raymond E. Suzor
October 22, 1941 ~ October 22, 2015 (age 74) 74 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Kate (Horner) Wall
July 1, 2016 6:55 PM
Mr Suzor was my science teacher at LHS, and I babysat his children on numerous occasions as I grew up right down the street. At that time I recall just 4 little ones. He was an enthusiastic teacher and loved to get students excited about chemistry. Sorry to learn of his passing.
Message from Sharon Suzor
May 20, 2016 5:29 PM
He was my much older cousin that I barely knew, but I can definitely see how much he looked like his dad and my dad (brothers born 10 years apart). My heart goes out to Kathy and his family, and to all the kids he taught and coached throughout his long history as educator! RIP Ray...if you see my parents, give them a hug for me!
Message from Redina DeFilipi
October 27, 2015 3:15 PM
Forty-six years ago Ray was my chemistry teacher at Agawam High School. Three years ago, my son, Dominic, had Ray as his A.P. Chemistry instructor at Somers High School. We both agreed that Ray was not only a dedicated, good, teacher, but also a wonderful person.
When Ray discovered that our son was a flute player and tenor vocalist, he jammed with Dominic and invited him to sit in with his ensemble. These performances were my son's introduction to jazz music and an inspiration to attend a Jazz Camp at URI. On October 23, 2015, Dominic completed his first solo musical concert at the URI 193 Coffee House. We all agree, Ray was there in spirit. Ray Suzor has touched the lives of thousands of people. He will not be forgotten.
Our love and sympathy to Kathleen and family.
Tom, Redina, and Dominic DeFilipi
When Ray discovered that our son was a flute player and tenor vocalist, he jammed with Dominic and invited him to sit in with his ensemble. These performances were my son's introduction to jazz music and an inspiration to attend a Jazz Camp at URI. On October 23, 2015, Dominic completed his first solo musical concert at the URI 193 Coffee House. We all agree, Ray was there in spirit. Ray Suzor has touched the lives of thousands of people. He will not be forgotten.
Our love and sympathy to Kathleen and family.
Tom, Redina, and Dominic DeFilipi
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October 26, 2015 8:01 PM
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October 26, 2015 7:47 PM
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October 26, 2015 7:41 PM
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October 26, 2015 1:07 PM
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A candle was lit by Kathleen Mogayzel
on October 26, 2015 10:10 AM
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Message from Barbara Windoloski
October 25, 2015 9:33 AM
So sorry for your loss Kathy and family. Ray was a wonderful man. He will be missed.
Dan and Barb Windoloski
Dan and Barb Windoloski
Message from Brenda Hickson
October 24, 2015 8:44 PM
He called me "Queen of the Loft." If ever there were a prince it was Ray Suzor. Bright and joyous he was ever so quick witted. We shared a love of jazz, of teaching, of life.
I am most proud that he called me friend. Farewell, dear Ray.
Brenda
I am most proud that he called me friend. Farewell, dear Ray.
Brenda
A candle was lit by Deanne Noiseux
on October 24, 2015 7:26 PM
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Message from Deanne Noiseux
October 24, 2015 7:24 PM
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Message from Deanne Noiseux
October 24, 2015 2:52 PM
Ray had a storage room in the basement of our house. You could order chemicals by mail. He had the shelves all organized with bottles test tube etc. . There was a bunsen burner and other necessary tools for experiments. He was about 12. All was well until "boom"- I opened the cellar door to smoke billowing out. "Mom, Raymond blew up the cellar!" No serious damage done but I smile whenever I see smoke.
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October 24, 2015 2:46 PM
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Message from Brenda Hickson
October 24, 2015 12:10 PM
He called me "Queen of the Loft" If ever there was a prince it was Ray Suzor He was bright and joyous, and oh so quick witted.. We shared a love of jazz, of teaching, of life.
I am most proud that he called me friend.
Farewell dear Ray
Brenda
I am most proud that he called me friend.
Farewell dear Ray
Brenda
Message from John J. Fitzgerald
October 24, 2015 2:47 AM
Ray and I were both members the Class of 1963 at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. We both started out as chemistry majors and Ray lasted longer than I did. He graduated with a degree in mathematics/chemistry.
Our paths crossed again when I began teaching at Longmeadow High School in 1971.
Ray was an excellent teacher who loved his subject which was again chemistry. He taught in the method of the UMass chemistry department - lecture/demonstration and individual laboratory work. He was a positive force for quality education at Longmeadow High School for over 35 years. He continued to support public education after his retirement.
Ray also enjoyed hockey and jazz music and was not just a spectator in both, but an active performer.
The suddenness of his death has left us in a state of shock. There was no time to say farewell.
My condolences to all his friends and to his family. He was a scientist, a teacher and a friend.
John J. Fitzgerald
Longmeadow
Our paths crossed again when I began teaching at Longmeadow High School in 1971.
Ray was an excellent teacher who loved his subject which was again chemistry. He taught in the method of the UMass chemistry department - lecture/demonstration and individual laboratory work. He was a positive force for quality education at Longmeadow High School for over 35 years. He continued to support public education after his retirement.
Ray also enjoyed hockey and jazz music and was not just a spectator in both, but an active performer.
The suddenness of his death has left us in a state of shock. There was no time to say farewell.
My condolences to all his friends and to his family. He was a scientist, a teacher and a friend.
John J. Fitzgerald
Longmeadow
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