Raymond Henry Cole

1932 - 2025

OBITUARY

Raymond H. Cole, 93, a resident of Town of Poughkeepsie, passed away April 25th, 2025, at Vassar Hospital. Born January 3rd, 1932, at Vassar Hospital he was the son of the late William and Sarah Wilkenson Cole. Ray proudly served his country in the army during the Korean War. He was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge and the National Defense Service Medal by the State of New York. The most prestigious being the Bronze Star with a double V for Valor. Ray was employed as sales manager for Lafayette Radio. Retired from Glaxo-Smith Kline as a service representative. He loved to listen to all kinds of music. He was an avid sports fan. His favorite teams were the Brooklyn Dodgers, Giants, Notre Dame, and New York Mets. He loved playing golf, softball, and bowling. He was also an amateur boxer. Ray belonged to O.H. Booth Hose Drum Corp. and served as President Business Major and Drum Major. Ray was also ASA and AAA Umpire for many years while also serving on the Board of Directors for Hudson Valley Umpire Association. On June 2nd, 1978, he married the love of his life Ellen Smith. Ray and his wife were inseparable for years. Ray and wife loved to travel- Disney, Lake George, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Georgia, North Carolina, and going to musicals. Ray loved his best pal Shawn (his service dog). He loved spending time with friends and telling jokes with his quick wit and sharp mind up until his passing. He is survived by his wife of 46 years. He is predeceased by 4 brothers and 4 sisters, his father William Cole and his mother Sarah Wilkenson Cole. Ray would like to thank his niece Rene Bardua and Cousin Lisa Vetter as well as the voluntaries at Castle Point for help with Vets whom he always stopped to thank personally.

VISITATION

Friday, May 2

4:00 - 8:00 PM

Delehanty Funeral Home

64 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY

GRAVESIDE SERVICE

Saturday, May 3

10:00 AM

St. Mary's Cemetery

19 Clinton Street, Wappingers Falls, NY

INTERMENT

St. Mary's Cemetery

19 Clinton Street, Wappingers Falls, NY

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.