Raymond Hotaling

Obituary of Raymond R. Hotaling

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Raymond R. Hotaling, 86, entered into eternal life on Wednesday Dec. 14, 2016 at the Loving Home on the Bluff in Rexford, surrounded by his loving family, after a long illness. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Harold E. Hotaling and Evelyn Goslant Hotaling. He married the love of his life, Jeannine Dussault, nearly 60 years ago. He served as a Sergeant First Class in the U.S. Army, stationed in Japan during the Korean War. He credited the Army with teaching him the skills that led to his lifelong work. After the Army, Ray worked in the trucking industry, specializing in Rigging and Heavy Hauling. He was fondly called "Rigger Ray" by his many friends. During the 70's he worked for Mar Van Rigging and Heavy Hauling, and he retired in 1995 from C.D. Perry and Sons. He was a loving and kind husband, father, and son-in-law. In his retirement years, he enjoyed quiet companionship with his wife, and spending time with family. He was devoted to his mother-in-law and took wonderful care of her before her passing. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his beloved big brother, Jim. He is survived by his loving wife Jeannine, his daughter Debby, his son Michael, and his "other daughter," Darlene Schwarz. He is also survived by his brothers, Donald (Hazel) Hotaling and Charles Hotaling, his sisters, Valerie (Michael) Herman, Catherine White, Sharon (Donald) Anselment, Helen (Raymond) D'Amico, and many nieces and nephews. Ray's family wishes to acknowledge the staff of Loving Home for their extraordinarily kind and compassionate care in the months leading up to his peaceful passing...they truly are Ray's angels on earth. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday Dec. 19 at 10:00 am at St. Mary's Church in Nassau. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Thomas P. Mooney Funeral Home, 11 Elm St. Nassau on Sunday afternoon from 1:00PM to 4:00PM. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Nassau. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Ray's memory to the Alzheimer's Association, Northeastern New York, 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405, Albany NY 12205. Online condolences may be offered at Mooneyfuneralhome.com
Sunday
18
December

Visitation

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sunday, December 18, 2016
Thomas P. Mooney Funeral Home LLC
11 Elm Street
Nassau, New York, United States
Monday
19
December

Funeral Service

10:00 am
Monday, December 19, 2016
St. Mary's Church
Nassau, New York, United States
Service Time: 10:00 AM

Visitation

When Sunday, December 18th, 2016, 1:00pm - 4:00pm Location Thomas P. Mooney Funeral Home LLC Address 11 Elm Street Nassau, NY 12123 Share on Facebook

Interment Information

Location St. Mary's Cemetery Address Nassau, NY 12123 Share on Facebook

Service Information

When Monday, December 19th, 2016, 10:00am Location St. Mary's Church Address 26 Church St. Nassau, NY 12123 Share on Facebook
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