Obituary: Raymond F. Pistey, Jr., 53, of Stratford

From Pistey Funeral Home

Raymond F. Pistey, Jr., 53, of Stratford, entered into eternal rest and peace at Connecticut Hospice on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 in the arms of his loving family.

Ray was born in Bridgeport to Patricia (Connor) Pistey and Raymond F. Pistey. He was raised in Bridgeport and Trumbull and has been a Stratford resident for 32 years. He attended Trumbull High School and graduated from Milford Academy and Housatonic Community College.

He started working at his family’s business, Pistey Funeral Home when he was 12 years old, assisting in the parking lot and helping in whatever way possible, never complaining, always happy to help. Ray has been employed for many years at PRO Scientific in Oxford as a computer specialist. He became interested in computers in the 1980s and was mostly self-taught.

Many people have relied on his expertise. He enjoyed the season tickets for the New England Patriots games that he attended with his father, brother and family friends. He was also a huge NY Yankees fan. Ray loved skiing and dirt bike trips with his brother and friends.

Ray was a kind, intelligent and gracious person. He will be greatly missed and always remembered by his family and friends. Ray was especially devoted to his nieces and great-niece and great-nephew.

Survivors include his loving parents, Pat and Ray Pistey of Stratford; and devoted sisters and brother, Cindi Pistey of Stratford, Sharon Bennett and her husband, Jay, of Delray Beach, FL and Charles Pistey of Stratford; five beloved nieces, Lindsay Lancaster, Kayla Ursini, Brittany Ursini and Alyssa Ursini and Callie Bennett; cherished great-niece, Olivia Lancaster; cherished great-nephew, Patrick Kelly; uncle and aunt, Thomas and Sharon Connor of Beacon Falls; sister-in-law, Elin Pistey and her daughter, Allison; many cousins; and his faithful companion, Toto.

Friends are invited to attend the funeral on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 10:30 am at St. James Church with a Mass of Christian Burial. Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, St. Monica Mausoleum.

Those who so desire may make a contribution in his memory to St. Jude Children Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

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