Raymond “Ray” Gene Bacchiocchi passed away, surrounded by his loved ones, on Saturday, September 20.
He was born on October 13 in New Haven, CT to Joseph and Mary (Sorrchiotti) Bacchiocchi. He was the youngest of three sons. The family resided in West Haven, CT, where Raymond attended school. Raymond was a devoted son and brother.
He was also notoriously not afraid of anything or anyone. He had a lot of friends growing up and always marched to the beat of his own drum. Raymond met the love of his life, Patricia (Patty Quinn), while both worked at Project Enough in New Haven. Patty loved how fearless Raymond was and he loved how sweet and beautiful she was. The two married on October 18, 1974. They welcomed three children into their marriage and decided it would be best to move their young family to the country. The pair ended up building a home in Shohola, PA, a place where Patty’s family had a summer cabin. He loved Shohola and worked tirelessly to maintain their beautiful property and manicured lawn. Raymond was employed by Yellow Freight as a truck driver and yard jockey until he retired in 2003.
What Raymond found the biggest joy in was his grandchildren. He had the utmost love for and total delight in helping raise them. He was what his family called “the baby whisperer.” The once-tough guy was softened by each of his precious seven grandchildren.
Raymond was known as the type of person who would give you the shirt off his back. He was the first one there in anyone’s time of need. His family meant to world to him. He loved deeply and lived passionately. He was never afraid of telling you the truth and how much he loved you. His and Patty’s recent move to Peckville, PA brought him new joys in being close to his grandchildren, taking care of his inground pool for his grandkids to swim in, meeting and chatting with his new neighbors and riding his e-bike, something he would gladly tell everyone about if you asked him. His passing leaves a huge hole in all our hearts.
Raymond is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Patricia, of Peckville; his brother Joseph and his wife Elaine of West Haven, CT; his son James Bacchiocchi of Blakely, PA; his daughter Emily Grillo-Walsh and her husband Mike Walsh of Beach Lake, PA; and son Jesse and daughter-in-law Nichole Bacchiocchi of Peckville. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Nathaniel and Leahnora Grillo; Annabell Bacchiocchi; and Olivia, Collin, Brooke and Brody Bacchiocchi. He is also survived by his special nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and in-laws.
Friends can visit Hessling Murray Funeral Home, 428 Main St., Honesdale, PA, on Thursday, September 25 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, September 26 at Sacred Heart Church, Peckville at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Honesdale.