Saratoga Springs, NY – Raymond “Ray” S. Meers, 78, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 28, 2012.
Raymond was born February 14, 1934, to the late Madeline Luse Meers and Harry Meers of Whitehall, NY.
In addition to his parents, Ray was also predeceased by a daughter, Brenda, and a grandson, Aaron Henderer.
Survivors include his loving wife, Jeanette Harrington Meers; son, Steven (Janet) Meers; grandchildren, Marisa (Joseph) Pregent, Jonathan (Amanda) Meers and Zachary Meers; great-grandchildren, Lacy, Lilly, Alyssa and Joseph Pregent and Madison Meers; and brothers, Edward (Betty) Meers and Thomas Meers.
A member of the U.S. Naval Reserves for eight years, he formerly worked for Van Raalte and Company, Saratoga Knitting Mill and Saratoga/Warren and Washington County BOCES. A Little League coach for many years, Ray was a proud member of Adirondack Post 70 American Legion, Saratoga County Voiture 40&8 and the East Worcester Fish & Game Club.
Ray enjoyed spending time with family and his many friends at the family camp in the Catskills and his hobbies included hunting, camping and most of all auto racing with his special cousin, Ronnie. Ray enjoyed all animals, especially his dog Pepsi, and he loved life, food and racing and “Everybody Loved Raymond.”
A special thank you is expressed by the family to Bert and Bob Fuller for always being there and also to his beloved and extended Golden Corral Family.
Private services were held Monday, April 2, 2012, at the family plot in St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave., Saratoga Springs.
Memorial contributions may be made in Ray’s name to the American Heart Association, 440 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205.
Arrangements were under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, (518) 584-5373.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
