Raymond J. Gostomski

Birth date: Jun 23, 1940 Death date: Apr 1, 2011

Raymond Joseph Gostomski, age 70, of East China Twp., died April 1, 2011. He was born June 23, 1940 to Joseph and Sophie Gostomski. Raymond attended Assumption Grade School and St. Andrew High School, Detroit. He retired as a capt Read Obituary

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Anonymous

762w ago

I was so lucky to have Ray as my brother-in-law for almost 35 years. He brought such joy to everyone's life with his great smile and sense of humor. Ray was always so giving and the best friend you could ever have. Gerry and I were so blessed to have spent 10 days in Texas with Ray and MaryAnn a few weeks ago. On one of our walks he said to me that he was so lucky to have such a wonderful family. My thoughts were, how lucky this family is to have Ray. Keep everyone laughing in heaven, Ray!##imported-begin##Linda Gostomski##imported-end##

Anonymous

762w ago

Dear MaryAnn and Daughters and Grandchildren and Brother and Sisters:

I am Linda's and Gerry's friend, and therefore YOUR friend too. I remember so many wonderful holiday gatherings when I got to visit with your family. Ray was very welcoming and reeeeeeeeeally fun! I know your hearts are broken for now, but your memories of your husband/dad/brother will sustain you for all the years to come. He is watching down on you and is proud of you. I am sure you will carry on with your lives in just the way he modeled for you.
You are his legacy!

Love, D'Anne Garrett##imported-begin##D'Anne Garrett##imported-end##

Anonymous

762w ago

WE CAN NEVER FULLY PREPARE OURSELVES FOR A GREAT LOSS. IT'S UNBEARABLE TO LOSE ONE SO CLOSE, GUT MAY IT COMFORT YOU TO KNOW THAT UNDERSTANDING HEARTS ARE HURTING WITH YOU.

TED AND RAY WERE BOTH WITH THE DEARBORN HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT. I SO MUCH ENJOYED YOUR WONDERFUL YARD SALES AND TALKING ABOUT THE GOOD OLD DAYS.

WHEN I CONTACTED ELEANOR GNATEK REGARDING RAY'S PASSING, SHE TOLD ME SHE WENT TO SCHOOL WITH GERRY AND THAT HER MOTHER AND RAY'S WERE CLOSE FRIENDS. THE WORLD IS SMALL.

WITH CARING SYMPATHY,

TED AND ELLEN ZAKRZEWSKI##imported-begin##TED AND ELLEN ZAKRZEWSKI##imported-end##

Anonymous

762w ago

Dear MaryAnn and Family

So very sorry to hear the news about Ray. His speech at Jennifer's wedding is still such a part of my memories of that lovely day. His witticisms and reminiscenses charmed the crowd, as his warm personality always did. He will be sorely missed.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.##imported-begin##Judy Burchett##imported-end##

Anonymous

762w ago

the man who felt so much like a brother,, AND FOR TOO MANY REASONS TO EXPLAIN,, AND ONE OF THE THINGS MOST REMEMBERED WAS HOW YOU, WITHOUT HESITATION, JUMPED IN TO PULL ME
OUT OF THE LAKE WHEN I WAS IN WATER WELL OVER MY HEAD ,, YOU SAVED MY YOUNG LIFE
I LEARNED HOW TO SWIM AFTER THAT
THE BARBECUES, THE ELECTRICAL WORK,, AND YOUR GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR
''LOVE'' IS NOT A STRONG ENOUGH WORD
YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY HEART
YOUR BROTHER IN MANY WAYS TOM##imported-begin##THOMAS S. SCHWAGLE##imported-end##

Anonymous

762w ago

A precious heart stopped beating,
hard working hands put to rest.
God broke our hearts to prove
He only takes the best.
You were the best Uncle Ray and will be missed by so many of us.##imported-begin##Carrie (Schwagle) Krause##imported-end##

Anonymous

763w ago

Dear MaryAnn, Holly, Amy & Paula - My heart is so saddened by the loss of your husband, Dad, and my brother-in-law, Ray. I will always remember the good family times we all had together. He was always there for us and I will never forget that. May your wonderful memories of him help you through this difficult time. My love to all of you.##imported-begin##Barb (Schwagle) Weiss##imported-end##

Anonymous

763w ago

WERE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.##imported-begin##Eddie and Pat ##imported-end##

Anonymous

763w ago

Our condolences, prayers, are with you in this time of sorrow. God's light of help be yours. Love Ann##imported-begin##Ann and Frank McHugh##imported-end##

Anonymous

763w ago

Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers.
(Proverbs 17:6 ESV)

Ray was everything but aged, he was one of my most energetic recruits. He managed to keep pace with Brownie Troop #70512 as their token chauffeur, we left the driving to Ray; gemologist, at one of our field trips to Coughlin Jewelers, within minutes of entering the jeweler, Ray under no uncertain terms taught the girls, "Diamonds are a girl's best friend:" anthropologist, he always managed to "dig in" regardless of what they were searching for; meteorologist, his weather forecast was more accurate than the professionals; zoologist, he could tame any lion regardless of her roar.

Selfishly I am deeply saddened...I considered Ray one of my Brownie Co-Leaders. He and I had plans, big plans. From learning about lifesize model airplanes to boarding a downbound freighter, nothing was impossible for this Brownie Troop.

With that being said, may Ray's passing remind each of us that life is too short but age is just a number.

God bless his entire family, our fellow Brownie, his granddaughter, Natalie, and his daughter, Amy, our Girl Scout Promise to Ray that he will forever be a treasured memory in our hearts...Love, Alanna, Avery, Elizabeth, Jadeyn, Megan, Sarah, Sierra, Colleen, Jennifer and Jasmine (Troop #70286).##imported-begin##Jennifer Sattler##imported-end##

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