Robert L. Ray
"May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back May the sunshine warm your face, the rain fall soft upon your fields.."
Obituary of Robert L. Ray
Robert L. Ray, of Lockport, NY, a long-time volunteer for his community, was awarded Volunteer of the Year Awards by the Make a Wish Foundation, Lockport’s Palace Theatre, and the Lockport Parks Department. Bob initiated the first Lockport Christmas Tree Lighting Festival. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division and the U.S. Coast Guard. He had a successful career as a Purchasing Agent in Boston and New York City. He retired prematurely to return to Buffalo to care for his sister, Mary, with Alzheimer’s disease. Robert is survived by two sisters Geraldine Moynihan, Jean Russo and a brother, Bryan. He had five siblings that have passed Johnny, Gayle Cryan, Richard, Mary, and William.
There will be no prior visitation. A Memorial Service will be held February 21, 2026 at 11:00 am at St. John the Baptist Church, 168 Chestnut St., Lockport NY 14094 with Military Honors to follow. Arrangements by Taylor & Reynolds Funeral Home, 70, Niagara Street Lockport.
RIP Bob
Paul Collopy
I’ll miss you at the flower shop peace be with you
There is a giant hole left in the Lockport community with Bob’s passing. He was larger than life, and personified the meaning of community spirit.
Going to STEAMWORKS Coffee and the Palace Theatre will not be the same without Bob. We would find him sitting on a bench or chair outside STEAMWORKS with his coffee with a smile and a greeting. At the Palace holding the door like a true gentleman, spiffy dressed. We look forward to seeing him once again as John 5: 28&29 promises! Life on a Paradise Earth!
I will never forget you my dear friend
It is an honor, my friend.
May the light, hope, care, and love through action you have shown us inspire others, for generations to come.
May we learn by your examples.
May we be kinder, more patient, and appreciative of each other, and care for our home.
May we look out for and protect each other, always.
Thank you for a thousand hellos, with no goodbye’s.
I promise –
Cheers to dressing to the occasion, my friend.
Well done – 🎩
Bobby Ray will always be remembered as a member of our class at Saint Teresa’s and it’s a member of the Savio’s boys choir. He was the best soprano in the bunch tomorrow I will celebrate mass for him here in Lima Peru, where I am currently a missionary he is deeply loved and remembered by all of his classmates at Saint Teresa’s in South Buffalo
Well said Fr. Dan. Bobby was a member of our beloved St. Teresa’s Parish and fellow member of the Savio’s boys choir. It was a special place and a special time which was only made better with Bobby Ray with us.