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Raymond Samoray (age 66)
\nSeptember 9, 1956 – November 20, 2022<\/h2>\n

Raymond (Ray) Samoray was born September 9, 1956, to the late Raymond F and Clara (Romanowski) Samoray in Hamtramck, MI and left this world on November 20, 2022, at 66-years old.<\/p>\n

Ray is survived by his sons: Andrew (wife-Tierney) and Dennis Samoray, brother Tom (wife-Barb) Samoray and sister Judy (husband-Dave) Hudson.\u00a0 Also, many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and as he once declared to her \u201cyou\u2019re my best friend whether you like it or not\u201d, Cindy, his ex-wife and best friend.<\/p>\n

After graduating from St. Ladislaus in 1974, Ray set out to live and experience life through a variety of jobs that took him to beautiful southern California for a few years, before moving to Ann Arbor, MI.\u00a0 There, he worked for many years at First Presbyterian Church as their beloved sexton and maintenance man and was where he met Cindy on a blind date. Ray was a funny, personable guy who met and interacted with people from all walks of life, making lifelong friends during those years. He returned to Hamtramck in 1999 and lived his final eight-years in downtown Detroit.<\/p>\n

He appreciated all sorts of music and music makers: David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Frank Sinatra and Lou Reed, just to name a few.\u00a0 When he was healthier, he loved to play intramural baseball and basketball.\u00a0 Ray had an adventurous spirit and enjoyed camping, cooking (he was a great cook) dancing, traveling and he loved his sons.<\/p>\n

Eight years ago, at one of many critical points in his life, Ray was blessed by help his cousin John provided with the move to Washington Blvd in Detroit.\u00a0 Despite the many challenging circumstances Ray created and experienced, he was fortunate to have a place to call home and compassionate family who cared.<\/p>\n

Sadly, anxiety and depression masked for decades by self-medicating, and addiction led to unfortunate outcomes in life that Ray deeply regretted.\u00a0 While living in Detroit, he found solace and friendship at St. Aloysius, conveniently located just down the block from his home.<\/p>\n

If it were possible, Ray would encourage anyone to learn from his experience and for all who are struggling in life, to seek not only spiritual guidance, but real-world assistance and solutions for whatever troubles them.<\/p>\n

While Ray wasn\u2019t a direct recipient of programs provided by The Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries<\/a> (DRMM) the services they offer are important and lifesaving for many.\u00a0 To all reading this last chapter in Ray\u2019s story, please consider a contribution in Ray\u2019s memory to DRMM or any similar organization in your area.<\/p>\n

Memorial Mass<\/strong>
\nSaturday, February 18, 2023\u00a0 11 AM<\/p>\n

Saint Aloysius Catholic Church<\/strong> (map<\/a>)
\n1234 Washington Blvd
\nDetroit, MI 48226<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>

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