Raymond J. Tetrault, Sr.
- Nov 15, 2021
- 2 min read
1925 - 2021
OBITUARY
Raymond J. Tetrault, Sr. of Wappinger Falls, New York entered into eternal rest at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, November 12, 2021.
Raymond was born on January 24, 1925 in Taftville, Connecticut. He was the son of Aurore Boisvert and Alphonse Tetrault, and brother to Annette and Noella. He graduated from Norwich Trade School and entered the U.S. Navy in 1943. He proudly served his country in the South Pacific as a Machinist Mate on the LST910, and was discharged from the U.S. Navy Reserves as a Chief Petty Officer in 1962.
He married the former Jeanette Kettle of Wappinger Falls, in 1947 and after a brief time in Norwich, returned to Wappingers. Ray was employed by the Texaco Research Center in Glenham for 38 years becoming the Foreman of the Machine shop.
Ray is survived by his six children, Mary Hemingway (Greg), Ray Jr. (Karen), Robert (Anna), Allan, Jeanne Grosse, and Paul (Lori); 10 grandchildren, Jillian Hemingway (Fred Schnepel), Carrie Brooks (Jason), Jesse Tetrault, Tim Tetrault (Mary), Allison Kidney (Tom), Rob Tetrault (Ashley), Zack Grosse, Hailey Tetrault, Jacob Grosse and Joshua Grosse; 10 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Ray was a devoted community volunteer giving his time to among many things, the Village of Wappingers Falls Little League, the Town of Wappingers Soccer, the Knights of Columbus (3rd degree) and St. Mary’s Wappingers Falls Food Bank.
Donations in Raymond’s memory may be made to CatholicCharitiesUSA.org, Hudson Valley Hospice, or Castle Point Veterans Hospital.
Calling hours will be Thursday, November 18 from 4-8pm. A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, November 19th at 10 am at St. Mary’s Church, Wappingers Falls.
Delehanty Funeral Home is honored to assist Raymond’s family with funeral arrangements.
VISITATION
Thursday, November 18
4:00 - 8:00 PM
Delehanty Funeral Home
64 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY
FUNERAL MASS
Friday, November 19
10:00 AM
St. Mary’s Church
11 Clinton Street, Wappingers Falls, NY
I'm so very sorry for your loss condolences to everyone
I loved your Dad! Yes he had a gruff outer shell but inside he had a big heart. He always showed the big heart to me. Maybe it is because he knew how much I cared for the Tetrault Family! When visiting my college room mate, Bob I always felt welcome and part of the family.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Bobby, Ray and the entire family. God bless both of your parents! Kim & Jaybo
Prayers for the Tetrault family. Ray was a great community activist.
Bob and all Ray's Family: Very sad to see Ray has passed away. Many fond memories of the good times at Texaco all those years ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you deal with your loss. RIP Ray