Raymond J Schermerhorn

Raymond J. SchermerhornOf Drums, PAIf love could have saved you,--- you would have lived forever.Our hearts were broken into pieces on June 23, 2013 when our Big Daddy Ray,was suddenly taken from us as a result of an accident in PA. He will be greatly missed by his high school sweetheart, best friend and wife of 21 years Patricia Ann (Wright) Schermerhorn and the sons he was one proud Pappa to, Taylor Bubba and Nicolas Baby Boy Schermerhorn. Also surviving and missing him are his father, Roland E. Schermerhorn, mother, Patricia (Lanning) Michaels, brothers Roland Jr. and Arthur Schermerhorn, mother-in-law, Kathy Wright and Pattys brothers and sisters and their spouses: Dale Jake and Kally Wright, Tom and Jodi Wright, Dennis and Jackie Wright, Tammy and Bill Thompson, several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his father-in-law, Dale Wright and sister-in-law, Xann Schermerhorn.Ray was a 1990 graduate of Newark Valley High School where he was active in football and wrestling. During his school years and for a time thereafter, Ray worked on the Brink Dairy Farma job he absolutely loved! Fifteen years ago he took a position with the Alert Construction Co. in Ohio. He has been a dedicated and respected supervisor working in both Ohio and PA. He loved NASCAR and the local racetrack races, camping, grilling, corn hole and swimming in the family pool. His happiest moments were spent with his family and friends.Rays family will receive friends at the MacPherson Funeral Home, 5 Whig St. Newark Valley, NY, on Thursday from 5-8 PM. A Funeral Service and Celebration of his life will be held there on Friday at 11 am. A trust fund has been established for Patricia, Taylor and Nicholas. Kindly address memorials to Patricia A. Schermerhorn, c/o NBT Bank, POB158, Newark Valley, NY 13811. Family and friends may sign his guest book at macphersonfh.com