Raymond "Ray" Peter McNamee

Raymond “Ray” P. McNamee, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2026, at St. Vincent’s Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Ray was born in Manhattan, New York, the son of Irish immigrants, and was very proud of his heritage. He was adventurous and fearless, had a great sense of humor, and was passionate about the things he loved: his cars, his airplane, and his beloved Marine Corps.

Through hard work and determination, Ray built an impressive career from the ground up, retiring as vice president of a major corporation. Over the years, he was actively involved in school activities at St. Pius, served on several school boards, and was always willing to lend a helping hand when needed.

Even through his illness, Ray’s faith remained strong. He faced his challenges with courage and never complained, showing us what true strength and resilience look like.

His greatest joy was his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Britt; his daughter, Desiree Holcomb (Mark); and his son, Shawn McNamee (Kalay). He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Shelley Gross (Joe).

Ray was blessed with seven grandchildren, Emily, Molly, Jennifer, Claire, Ryan, Sarah, and Quinn, and six great-grandchildren, Chloe, Lauren, Layla, Carson, Miles, and Colin. He celebrated every one of them. They brought him great happiness, and he was their greatest cheerleader and a constant source of joy.

Ray was a perfect example of how to carry on when the odds are against you and remain strong in the face of life’s challenges. The example he set will live on through the generations of family he leaves behind. He fought the good fight and kept the faith until the very end. His legacy will be carried in the hearts of those who were blessed to know and love him.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. https://www.michaeljfox.org/