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Karen Stubblefield posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
I used to live on rockaway st. directly across form ricky story's house and on summer nites I would sit out on the front porch down stairs and wait to see him come in from where ever he had been that nite, whether out on a date or just being out with the boys, and he would come over and sit and talk with me and my mom Rhoda Stubblefield for a few hrs or so. I did back then have the biggest crush on him. Then we all grew up, went our own ways and again sometime between 1995 and 1999 we met up again and dated for a while. He was such a gentleman and a very very beautiful man and person in side and out. Ricky had the biggest heart any one could have ever had. I loved him with all my heart. We then went our seperate ways because of our differences but have always remained friends. I just moved back from florida about 4 yrs. ago and was out to breakfast with my family at the over easy and I saw him for the first time again, with that big beautiful smile he always had. Sometimes he looked like he never had bad days at all, like the rest of us, always smileing. I would like to tell his family how sorry I am for there loss, but I do no now he is ok and with his mom and dad again. I will truely miss him as everyone will. But we will all meet again some day and there will hopefully be no more pain and sadness. God bless your family Ricky and till I see you again, I will miss and love you always. <br><div>Karen Stubblefield (Adams)</div><br><div></div>
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Cindy Dragon (Speropolous) posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
My sincerest condolences to the Story family & friends in your loss.
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Mrs. Jordan posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
To The Family, I want to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. I also want to share the comfort of John 5:28,29 where we are promised that those who have fallen asleep in death have the hope of receiving a "resurrection" back to life. Life on an earth restored to a beautiful paradise. Psalms 37:11 says, "The meek ones themselvses will possess the earth, and they will indeed find their exquisite delight in the abundance of peace." While we await that wonderful time please find comfort in these promises.
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Ron Shaw posted a condolence
Monday, December 12, 2011
My condolences to rick's family,I enjoyed working with Ray' he taught me a thing or too about tin knocking!!I'd joke around with him calling big daddy Ray Ray or Ray 2 stories.My kids will remember him as the guy with the gargoyles.R.I.P Ray Ray
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Jo-Ann (Hersey) Mallett posted a condolence
Monday, December 12, 2011
So sorry to hear of little Rickys passing. I remember him so well as my best friends little Brother.R.I.P. Rick
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Shirley Gill posted a condolence
Monday, December 12, 2011
<p>Heaven got an ANGEL!!!<br />Our condolences to you Ma Tante Gail and ALL the Family, for the lost of Ricky. He is now watching us from above! Wish we could be there with you all!! We are in toughts!!! Your family from Canada Shirley, Jacques, Jennifer, Kevin & DanielXXXX</p>
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Bruce Small posted a condolence
Sunday, December 11, 2011
I had not seen Rick all that much, because of my work, But when I did it was alway a good time, When ever I would talk to sister Cathy all she did was go on and on about the two of them, and the good times they had. I would say he was the apple of her eye.<br />I am sure he will, and has already been missed be friends and family.<br />Bruce Small
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L J Coon / Donna L. Cleaves posted a condolence
Sunday, December 11, 2011
<div>Corporal Raymond W. “Rick” Story</div><br><div>August 14, 1954 / December 8, 2011</div><br><div>USMC</div><br><div> </div><br><div><br><div><br><div class="TextEntry">March-30 Veterans Welcome Home Day</div><br><div class="TextEntry">Welcome Home <br />written by L J Coon </div><br><div class="TextEntry">Welcome home my friend, from so much suffering<br />Welcome home my friend, step out of the pain<br />It’s ok to cry, we've all seen tears before<br />Its ok my friend welcome home<br /><br />Talk of love one’s lost, so many years ago<br />And how you hurt inside, till no more tears would flow<br />Let the healing start, you can't look back no more<br />Its ok my friend welcome home</div><br><div><br />Welcome home, from so much suffering<br />Welcome home, step out of the pain<br />It’s ok to cry, we've all seen tears before<br />Its ok my friend, welcome home<br /><br />Could I somehow sooth, your pain that lives within<br />If you just let go, the healing will begin<br />Holding on so tight, letting go is half the test<br />Its ok my friend welcome home<br /><br />Welcome home, from so much suffering<br />Welcome home, step out of the pain<br />It’s ok to cry, we've all seen tears before<br />Its ok my friend, welcome home<br /><br />It’s ok my friend…the pain won't hurt, no more ...</div><br><div class="TextEntry"><br />L J Coon</div><br><div class="TextEntry">Donna L. Cleaves</div><br><div class="TextEntry"><!-- title="mailto:starrtrac6@aol.com" href="mailto:starrtrac6@aol.com">starrtrac6@aol.com-->></div><br></div><br></div>
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Beth Leavitt Bevins posted a condolence
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Rick and I became friends more than 40 years ago one summer when he visited his Uncle Jim and Aunt Marguerite Cleaves and his cousin Donna in Wolfeboro, NH. I was the country girl neighbor and he was the handsome city boy. The highlight of many summers and vacations thereafter would be when I would see him coming down the road to my house carrying a tape deck and the latest cassettes of Led Zeppelin The Rolling Stones and Iron Butterfly. We would sit at my kitchen table and talk for hours. We only saw each other 5 or 6 times since our high school years but I always felt the same little flutter when we met. He was a gentleman and a sweet soul with a wonderful twinkle in his eyes. Rest easy dear friend. <br /><br />A few years ago I wrote this poem as a tribute to my friends. It is something I often re-read to remind myself of how friends are forever in our hearts. May you all find the love and comfort you need in your roomful of friends to guide you through this sad time.<br /><br><p><strong>A Roomful of Friends</strong></p><br><p> </p><br><p>A roomful of gifts</p><br><p>Some unwrapped slowly</p><br><p>over years.</p><br><p>Others arriving without tissue or adornment,</p><br><p>perhaps not recognized at first.</p><br><p>Others opened anew each time –</p><br><p>an expected surprise, a familiar stranger.</p><br><p> </p><br><p>A roomful of packages</p><br><p>mysterious, without address,</p><br><p>but arriving exactly in time</p><br><p>to deliver me from doubtful isolation.</p><br><p> </p><br><p>A roomful of presents and pasts</p><br><p>of lovers and teachers,</p><br><p>of storytellers and mechanics,</p><br><p>musicians, sailors,</p><br><p>defenders, parents, poets,</p><br><p>and children with curious wisdom.</p><br><p> </p><br><p>In a room full of friends</p><br><p>the door will not close –</p><br><p>Yet no one cares to leave.</p><br><p>It is a room where light lives,</p><br><p>where strong voices linger</p><br><p>in the whispers and laughter</p><br><p>of unconditional comfort.</p><br>Beth Leavitt Bevins
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Beth Leavitt Bevins posted a condolence
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Rick and I became friends more than 40 years ago one summer when he visited his Uncle Jim and Aunt Marguerite Cleaves and his cousin Donna in Wolfeboro, NH. I was the country girl neighbor and he was the handsome city boy. The highlight of many summers and vacations thereafter would be when I would see him coming down the road to my house carrying a tape deck and the latest cassettes of Led Zeppelin The Rolling Stones and Iron Butterfly. We would sit at my kitchen table and talk for hours. We only saw each other 5 or 6 times since our high school years but I always felt the same little flutter when we met. He was a gentleman and a sweet soul with a wonderful twinkle in his eyes. Rest easy dear friend. <br /><br />A few years ago I wrote this poem as a tribute to my friends. It is something I often re-read to remind myself of how friends are forever in our hearts. May you all find the love and comfort you need in your roomful of friends to guide you through this sad time.<br /><br><p><strong>A Roomful of Friends</strong></p><br><p> </p><br><p>A roomful of gifts</p><br><p>Some unwrapped slowly</p><br><p>over years.</p><br><p>Others arriving without tissue or adornment,</p><br><p>perhaps not recognized at first.</p><br><p>Others opened anew each time –</p><br><p>an expected surprise, a familiar stranger.</p><br><p> </p><br><p>A roomful of packages</p><br><p>mysterious, without address,</p><br><p>but arriving exactly in time</p><br><p>to deliver me from doubtful isolation.</p><br><p> </p><br><p>A roomful of presents and pasts</p><br><p>of lovers and teachers,</p><br><p>of storytellers and mechanics,</p><br><p>musicians, sailors,</p><br><p>defenders, parents, poets,</p><br><p>and children with curious wisdom.</p><br><p> </p><br><p>In a room full of friends</p><br><p>the door will not close –</p><br><p>Yet no one cares to leave.</p><br><p>It is a room where light lives,</p><br><p>where strong voices linger</p><br><p>in the whispers and laughter</p><br><p>of unconditional comfort.</p><br>Beth Leavitt Bevins
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Donna L. Cleaves ( Cousin ) posted a condolence
Sunday, December 11, 2011
<p>Where do I begin? First of all I can't imagine a life with out you Rick. My head swims with memories of walks to High Rock Tower, games of super heroes, my first diamond ring from a gumball machine to make up for hitting me in the eye with a soft ball, or for forcing me to play with your army men. Summers of swimming at the Kingston camp or the Leavitt's Pond. Jungle expeditions in the woods, making bird houses, or skipping stones & fishing at my Parent's place. Getting in to trouble for using your Mom's blankets to make a tent city in the TV room on Rockaway Street. Playing tag with Gypsy. My first person to watch The Wizard of Oz with, a trip to Santa's Village..... teen years of black lights and Led Zeplin, dreams of having an apartment near each other some day, Then the Military & parenthood chose another path. Letter's and visits from Japan. I still have the 5 Yin. Always there at every family gathering. The first to find, and hug me always. Long talks about life, and animal rights. Phone calls, and emails, being there when it counted...and a promise to paint that garden fairy. You were my Brother in every way that counted. You were Kind, Brave, and Sincere. You were as real as they come. You will never be replaced in this life and I can only believe that you are still some how, some way doing good deeds....and though I know you are now in the best of company, you will be soulfully missed. You were loved by many, and will live on in our hearts forever. You Mattered. Most likely more than you ever knew.</p>
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Ken Bowden posted a condolence
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Sincerest condolences to the Story family and friends. Semper Fi Rick!!
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Nick Stanley posted a condolence
Saturday, December 10, 2011
<p>I will never forget bringing you food each and every other night. I'll always remeber your laugh, wish we had one more chance to say goodbye. You're protecting our family, especially my mom. Fly over us, Holidays will never be the same. Love you Uncle Ricky<3 </p>
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Ron Bansfield posted a condolence
Saturday, December 10, 2011
I send my sincere condolences to Rick's family at this time of sadness, I hope you all find peace in knowing he is in a better place...Rick I am sure we crossed paths at one time or another I knew your sister Sue, You are now free to ride the mighty highway to heaven with our fellow bikers who have already made the ride before us,Watch over your family and keep them safe until your are again reunited in Gods arms,You will be remembered at the clubs church meeting where we pay respect to all our brothers who have gone before us...R.I.P. Rick
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Cathy Burns posted a condolence
Saturday, December 10, 2011
My Dearest Rick: Only you will know how much I will truly miss you. In looking for pictures of you and us, I stumbled upon a card that read: "I hope in some small way, you always feel my presence near...For evey moment finds you in my thoughts and in my heart." I felt you were speaking to me through this card. My life will never be the same without you. My sincere condolences go out to your family: sisters, husbands, nieces, nephews, counsins, grand and great grand babies. They all loved you so very much, and will miss you equally as much. Be at peace and return to me in my dreams. I will always love you, Rick.
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Robert Amerault posted a condolence
Saturday, December 10, 2011
RIP my friend I hope your family finds peace and solice in their hearts over your loss.<br />
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Max Sontz posted a condolence
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Ray was one of the best damn sheet metal workers I have been honored to know and work with. He greated evreyone with a smile, people instantly liked him, and they were comfortable with him performing his trade in their homes and businesses. I will miss him. Rest In Peace my friend.
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