Mt. Morris/Conesus Lake: Raymond L. Sciarrino, passed peacefully on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at home. Born and raised in Mt. Morris, Ray graduated from Mt. Morris Central School (’51), Geneseo State Teachers College (’55) and Cornell University School of Law (’61).
Ray was an US Army veteran (’55-57’) and taught middle school math in Elma, NY (’57-’58). But, his true calling was the law. Ray’s legal career spanned more than 50 years in Livingston and surrounding Counties and included not only his private civil and criminal practice, but he held the positions of Justice of the Peace for the Town of Mt. Morris, Village of Mt. Morris Police Justice and Livingston County District Attorney. Ray also served on the Mt. Morris Town Board. He retired from the practice of law in 2018.
Ray was community minded and serviced as President of the Mt. Morris Kiwanis and Mt. Morris Jaycees. He was also a member of the Livingston County Chamber of Commerce, Knights of Columbus (Council 10983), Livingston County Bar Association, Living Steam Company and the Livingston County Industrial Development Agency. The Livingston County Chamber of Commerce awarded him the Distinguished Leadership Award and the Livingston County Board of Supervisors recognized him for his service to the Industrial Development Agency, which he helped form in 1973.
Ray is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joyce (Pestlin), their three children Dawn of Nashville, TN, Raymond Paul (Barbara) of Leicester, NY and Scott (Lisa) of Winchester, VA and grandchildren Taylor, Elizabeth, Andrew, Connor, Rachel, Brooke and Ryan. He is also survived by his brother-in-law Ricardo Estruch and many loving nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, Mary (Belliotti) and Joseph, and his brothers and sisters, Angeline Downey, Anthony, Angelo, Thomas, Joseph, Mary Estruch and baby Anthony.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be made to the Livingston County Hospice Fund in memory of Raymond L. Sciarrino (c/o Livingston County Health Department) 2 County Campus, Mt. Morris, NY 14510.
Friends may call at the John W. Martin Funeral Home Inc., 37 Chapel St., Mt. Morris, NY on Friday, May 31st, from 4 to 7 PM. Ray’s Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick’s Church in Mt. Morris on Saturday, June 1st, at 10 AM, the Reverend Edward Dillon officiating. Interment will be at a later date at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Mt. Morris. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.johnwmartinfuneralhome.com or www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
My deepest sympathy to Aunt Joyce and my cousins for the loss of Uncle Ray. It is sad to see the end of an era of his generation of Sciarrinos. Uncle Ray was my inspiration in my decision to study law and was a great help to me by giving my a summer internship in his office. I will always be grateful for his help. It is a great loss for all our family. I appreciate his generosity and advise. We will miss you Uncle Ray.
Sorry too hear of Ray’s passing. He was a great man and was very easy to talk with. May he Rest In Peace.
My heartfelt condolences to The Sciarrino Family especially to my dearest friend & neighbor, Dawn Sciarrino. May The Lord grant you all a loving peace during this time of mourning and know that Ray is now at rest in his heavenly home. RIP Amen!