Obituary of Raymond Ball

Raymond F. Ball, Passed away on May 8, 2015 at the age of 77, at home, surrounded and being cared for by his family. Born October 6, 1937 in Stanfordville, NY to Hazel and Raymond Ball, he is survived by Nancy, his loving wife of 57 years, his children, Cyndi (Bill) Griffin, Barbie Cronin, Laura (Greg) Vandygrift, his grandchildren, Zach and Lexi Griffin, Jenny Cronin, Tyler and Jordan Vandygrift, his sister and brothers, CoraMarie (Walt) Shook, Toddy (Martha) Ball, Jim Ball and Dave (Jeanne) Ball, in addition to several nieces and nephews. Ray retired from IBM after 37 years and then went to work for the town of East Fishkill Recreation Department, followed by employment as a part time Safety Officer. Ray was a former loyal member of the National Guard, and he dedicated many years to making coffee for the congregation of the New Hackensack Reformed Church on Sunday mornings. He was an avid bowler for over 50 years. A man who spent his life helping others, Ray loved his life, his wife, his daughters(yes and their spouses too), his grandchildren, his siblings, his in-laws and outlaws, nieces, nephews and extended family. Family came first, but the fire department was a second family setting where he shared his time and passion with the Arlington Fire Department as a volunteer in many different roles for over 47 years. Ray was a very good man who will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him. Calling hours will be from 4-6pm followed by a service on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home 371 Hooker Avenue Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Cancer Research. For directions or to leave an online condolence please visit www.doylefuneralhome.com