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RIP Raymond Joseph Urso II - AKA 1WykdMK8

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Posted by: ursos girl

Just wanted to let all of the people who knew and loved him that he passed away last nite... Thursday Feb 7th.... He was working in Cali and he was fighting the flu.... I was going to pick him up last nite at the airport... the plane came in but Ray never got off... we called the hotel... he was still there stated that he slept through going to the airport... he was going to call the ambulance to take him to the hospital... they came and was unable to do anything... I just wanted to let you know about this and if u have any questions or such my email is ericaviking2000@yahoo.com... there are no definate plans yet i will update if i remember how i got here to begin with and let you know.... please remember Ray and his family in your prayers... I love you Ray

Erica

Posted by: bufordtpisser

WOW, I feel like I just got hit by a brick. If there is anything that I can do, please don't hesitate to call. My number is in Ray's cell under buford or Marvin. I am speechless. Erica please keep us posted as to the arrangements.

Posted by: MonsterMark

I can't frikkin believe this. Stunned. Sad

Life is too damn short.

My prayers are with you and Ray's family.

I'm so bummed I can't believe it.

He was just getting back on his feet. Life is not fair.

Please keep us informed and where to send our condolences.

Posted by: mespock

Damn.... this is terrible... that's two good friends in less than a year..

$hit...

Posted by: Joeychgo

Omg-I dont know what to say - im crushed.

Posted by: devilchild

OMG !!!...please tell me this isnt the same Ray we all know...

my condolences..

he will be greatly missed and never forgotten

Posted by: mrzeee

OMG.................A great friend.......I will miss our conversations.

Condolences to his family.

May he rest in peace.

Posted by: mespock

Yes it is... 1wykdmk8

Posted by: bufordtpisser

Anybody who has pics of Ray from any of the meets, please post them up. Ray was a big part of the LVC family and a close personal friend. I would like to put together an album of pics of Rays other family to present to Rays family. His dad and his brother were very much a part of Rays love of his Mark, and I am sure that they would appreciate it. I really am having a hard time believing that Ray is gone. I just missed a call from him a few weeks back and I am kicking myself in the ass for not making the time to call him back.

Posted by: devilchild

OMG !!.. i didnt know him that well.. but i just talked to him a few weeks back ..and just got my "Rayswitch" in the mail... i havent even opened it yet !!

i only spoke to him a few times .. but he seemed like a great guy...he was soo willing to go out of his way to build me that switch.. i was looking forward to possibly meeting, and thanking him in person at Carlysle this year...

once again.. my heart goes out to his family and close friends

Posted by: tda13

Wow... I am speechless.

We all know that this is more than just a forum of general discussion. This is a place that we all meet and make new friends. Take all Lincoln stuff out, we have all lost a friend.

Please know that you will be in our prayers.

T

Posted by: 93' Blue on blue

What a shame...

Ray seemed like such a nice guy - i was really looking forward to meeting him this year.

My condolences to his family and all those who knew him.

Martin.

Posted by: Joeychgo

From Carlisle in 2006

Posted by: MERIJONS97LSC

Omg!!!!!! We Were Just Talking To Each Other About Getting Together At Carlise .. He Went Out Of His Way To Answer All The Question I Had About Motels And Meeting Him To Convoy In!..oh Hell I'm Crying Here!!

Posted by: ursos girl

Thanks for all the words of kindness for my love Ray.... it makes us feel good that he was liked by so many .. and didnt piss off everyone in the world.... lol... as for having peoples numbers... i have his phone but the sim card is not working so i cannot get the numbers... if u want send ur umbers to me via ericaviking2000@yahoo.com

as of now ..his body is still in cali... they want to preform an autopsy to see cause of death... we were told that there is a flu epidemic going around in the plant he was working at.... so if we go with the autopsy its only done on weds in the town that he is in.. so that means he doesnt come back to pitt untill at least thurs... we are going to talk to the funeral director today to get some info... as soon as i know anything i will let u know...

again if i am missing anyone please forward any info to them... hell even if then didnt like him cause he pissed them off..hhahahah...

also plese please please.. any pics or photos please send me...

again thanks for your thoughts...

all my love
Erica

Posted by: mespock

Just talked to Ray last week about coming to the Beach Party. He had called and was making arrangments.

I was excited that he was finally going to make the meet....

I've been looking for thead of Ray... Trying to find the pic when Mike (94m5) picked up my 94 from Scott and Ray drove it back to Pitt. with Mike driving behind. Pic is of Ray driving my car taken through Mike's window showing speedo at 100 mph... Ray having a good time.. LOL..

I haven't posted the pic yet but Ray sent me a nice air intake tube he cleaned up for me. He was on helluv a guy... I'm going to miss his calls and his advice.

Posted by: GrayGhost1

Holy Crap! You have got to be kidding me? This is absolutely horrible news! I bought a Tag Heuer watch from him a year or so ago and he was a great person to talk to. My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family!! He will be missed.

Posted by: slowmkviii

very sad news my prayers go out for him and his family

Posted by: NYC LS8

Holy crap. Ray seemed like a super cool dude the few times we had PMed each other on here. What a friggin' shame.

You have my condolences, Erica. All the best with everything and sorry to hear this.

Posted by: pepperman

Wow that is some sad news two of the finest people on LVC gone. I was looking foward to meeting Ray at the meet in Boscobel this summer My condolences goes out to his family and to his fiancee.

Posted by: billcu

This is very sad. I've met Ray twice at Carlisle. Great guy.

He was always ready to help people with their cars. He wrote some great tech notes to share with everyone.

Rest in peace Ray.

Posted by: ursos girl

Again i want to thank everyone for ur thoughts and kind words... just drove the barney mobile.... can we say CRIED..... hes all around me... felt good to be in the barney mobile again...

Posted by: mafioso

I just talked to him not long ago and was kind and patient and helped me out alot with my minor Mark gremlins, I didnt know him well but his passing has impacted me.

just another example of how fragile life really is.

If you need anything Erica I will PM you my mobile.

-Lou

Posted by: GMAN

Erica, please accept my deepest heartfelt condolences. Ray was one those members on LVC that has done everything to his Mark, and shared his knowledge freely. He will be deeply missed. Ray helped me last year with my 93 Mark when I totally redid my fuel system. I have relatives in Penn Hills, and we were planning to get together and drive from Pittsburgh to Carlise this summer.

Posted by: jamie97lsc

i didnt know ray, or recognize his user name, i'm still semi-newbie here but its sad news reguardless. my prayers go out to everyone in his family and friends. its always sad to lose a friend and family member and from reading the other posts he was family here too. r.i.p Ray.

Posted by: MsM8tress

Tux is LVC's....Ray did a lot of work on him, he knew Tux won 1st place last year before I did, he taught me so much...was always there for me..... this is just unbelievable... we were good friends...he used call me every morning at 4:30 on his way to work. cause he knew I was up...sorry...more later... i can't even focus. Erika, I've email you my info. please do not hesitate to call. I have some pics...both him and Dave are in em...I love you guys...this is rippin me apart....more later....sorry

you know, I joined this club for my Mark, little did I know I would have the opportunity to meet and get to be friends with such wonderful, caring, loving people....

Im gonna go sit in chat for a while if anyone would like to join, please do.

Luv you guys

Deb

Posted by: JoeyLincolnMK8

Ray was such a great guy. Bought my auto dim rear view mirror for my Mark from him few years back. Such a terrible loss, my thoughts and prayers go out for him and his family!

RIP Ray, you will be missed by everyone here for sure!

Posted by: 98LSC32V

What a tragedy, I can't believe it... my condolences go out to his family and close ones, may he rest in peace.

Posted by: driller

I have lost a true friend.

Rest in peace my friend.

Posted by: isaiah3g

wow, its going to be diferent around here. When i read the title of this thread,my heart dropped. I didnt know him that well but i sure did respect his helping me, seemed like a really nice guy. Always helping me out,even when i was asking stupid questions lol.

I'm a Christian,and will be asking prayers for Ray's family in my church. Praying for you erica and the family also.

Posted by: SJSharkVIII

I never met Ray personally but he did point me in the right direction here more than a few times,and i know he helped alot of folks here on this forum.Im in Cali. been sick with the flu all week.
Gonna mis you Bro.

R.I.P Ray

You have my prayers Erica and family.
Javier

Posted by: ONEBADMK8

He was HUGE part of evrything Lincoln, this club as well as others, I cant really say anything right now except how sorry I am. When we last talked a month ago or so he was in good spirits and we had a great conversation as usual.

Ill miss his phone calls whenever I would pick up I would hear "Whats up kid?" I so loved heraing that because I am OLD!!!

One GREAT friend GONE!!! I am so sorry Erica. If there is anything needed in any way please call.

-Geno.

Posted by: BlackIceLSC

as long as I have known Mark VIII's, I have known about Ray, and who he was.
He has never written a bad word pointed in my direction, no matter where I spend my time.

We had only exchanged a few emails, but we seemed to be cut from the same tree in many ways...

he, like I, would spend time helping others, or posting technical info to help anyone that needed it along the way.

I knew him no more than words of text on a page...but I liked him.

Ray...R.I.P.

we will ALL miss you.

Posted by: decibels5

I did not have the pleasure of meeting this fine gentlemen, but from reading many of his posts and this post I see that we have lost a piece of the puzzle. My sympathy to all friends and family.

Posted by: 96mark8

I never had had the chance met ray in person but have seen alot of his posts. he was always pointing people in the right deriction incuding me he will be missed here.

all my thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends

we will miss you ray R.I.P

Posted by: ursos girl

dumb queswtion how do i get a pic under my screen name??????lol/./... sorry blonde question...

Posted by: MonsterMark

Erica,

Send a PM to joeychgo and he'll take you through it. He is the owner of the site and knew Ray pretty well.

Posted by: chickenviii

I'm beside myself, i dont know what to say...man this sucks, ill miss ya ray, wanted to meet him this year at boscobel, we talked alot, he was a suspension and electronics guru, and helped me figure out my mistake when i installed his switch wrong. i would bounce suspension ideas off of him and he always went above and beyond. lvc has now had 2 great losses in a very short time. Erica our deepest sympathy's for your loss, and im not sure if ray pissed anybody off on lvc he helped everyone he could

Posted by: turborich

I never know what to say when a horrible thing such as this happens, Ray always answered everyones questions & Knew his Marks. I never met him but I could tell that he was a good guy.

I am so very sorry for your loss & I really don't know how to put it into the right words.

Posted by: HyeLifeLS

That is really sad.

Posted by: glanga

Really ashame how something like a common illness can take one's life. Condolences to those who knew him.

Posted by: JoshMcMadMac

I remember talking to him. I'm sorry for the loss. I'm not sure what will happen with his Lincoln, but remember that there are a lot of us here to help.

Posted by: squirell

OMG !!!

Ray wast one of the COOLEST Dudes around.
He just posted to me about Carlise next year so we could hang and
"make fun of the others "
I will miss him Dearly.
My prayers are out to you and his family.

Posted by: ford nut

My deepest condolences to friends and family.
I didn't know Ray but know him by the steelers atvar, he always was postive and helping people.
Its a sad day.

Posted by: jdlmkviii

Truely UNBELIEVEABLE. I recieved a call from his dad this morning (saturday) and was absolutely speechless and crushed about the news. Ray had helped me dozens and dozens of times with my lincoln right in his driveway and I also went to several car cruises with him and we'd have our Mark VIII's perched in the corner and they got a suprising amount of attention. Ray also did everything without ever asking or expecting anything in return, truely a great guy. I'll also never forget his great sense of humor and ability to make me constantly die of laughter lol.

Rest in peace buddy.

Posted by: Joeychgo

LVC will be sending a flower display to Ray's funeral. To contribute to this display, please click the Donate Button Below.

Posted by: brentalan

We were talking about riding to Bosocobel together. It's gonna be a long ride once I pass Pittsburgh

Here are some pictures from Carlisle, 2006

Posted by: ursos girl

Hello everyone... I actually have a request from Rays family.... we would like to request that if anyone comes to the funeral... if at all possible to bring ur lincolns his dad would like to have a lincoln procession for the funeral... we still dont know any details as to when we are getting him back so when we get that then we will have times and days for everything... u guys have my number and email... talk soon

Erica

Posted by: JoshMcMadMac

Quote:

Originally Posted by ursos girl

Hello everyone... I actually have a request from Rays family.... we would like to request that if anyone comes to the funeral... if at all possible to bring ur lincolns his dad would like to have a lincoln procession for the funeral... we still dont know any details as to when we are getting him back so when we get that then we will have times and days for everything... u guys have my number and email... talk soon

Erica

What is the zip code of where the funeral will be? Also, would you like to limit the Lincolns to Mark VIIIs?

Posted by: ursos girl

if u belonged to the club bring any car u have.... we just want to represent the club...

Posted by: ursos girl

one more thing... his dad would like to maybe have an idea of a number of people from this site that might be coming..if possible...

Posted by: Sergmark

Erica and family,

I have spoke to Ray a few times I am shocked!!
He has helped me a few years ago with my Mark I wanted to Lower it. He thought I bought one of his lowering kits, but I just wanted to sensor lower it.
I have read many of Rays posts. One of the valuable people about MarkVIII's
He will be missed I am so sad !!

Steve

Posted by: MonsterMark

Quote:

Originally Posted by ursos girl

one more thing... his dad would like to maybe have an idea of a number of people from this site that might be coming..if possible...

We really need to know the when and where as soon as possible. Respectfully thank you.

Posted by: torquemonkey

My condolences. Having a few conversations with Ray, I know him to have been a man of great integrity.

Posted by: 96hotrodlincoln

Ray was a great guy, I spoke with him on several occasions on the phone to run some ideas by him about the air ride system. He was very knowledgeable about our cars and a great reference when anybody had a question. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. I only wish I would have gotten the chance to meet him. He will be greatly missed, he was a pioneer is his own way.

With all that said, did Ray ever share his plans for the Ray switch kit with anyone? I placed my order with him back in November, I had spoke with him about a month ago and he said that he was away with work and hadn't had time to finish putting it together yet. I'm not even worried about the money, they need it worse than me at this point. I can only hope that he shared the plans with someone else and that they might be able to build these kits.

Posted by: MonsterMark

If I can find mine, I'd be happy to donate it to you. Never used it. Brand new. My black Mark has the Ray kit and I'm not gonna put it in the white car anyway.

I know Ray would have never wanted a guy to not get his kit once it was promised.

Send me a PM and I'll follow up.

Posted by: buddylee

Wow what a Loss, Ray was this place ! It will not ever be the same

if there is a link to a online guestbook , please someone post.

I have my 2nd Ray's switch kit in my garage (I've been lagging getting it in my wifes car) Now I know I have to get it in,
RAY would have wanted that Lincoln Sitting on the ground.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/237367
Nominate for Showoff

** RIP 1WykdMk8 **

Posted by: MsM8tress

Quote:

Originally Posted by isaiah3g

wow, its going to be diferent around here...I'm a Christian,and will be asking prayers for Ray's family in my church. Praying for you erica and the family also.

Ray's my ace in the pocket...always made time and was there for me wether it was about cars, LVC, or just life....I feel lost.

Erika, deepest condolences, please tell his mom and dad that I send love and many prayers. As isaiah3g, I too am a Christian, and many here know how much he means to me, to us, and they are praying for you all also.

Deepest Sympathy, love and prayers.
Debi

Posted by: MsM8tress

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonsterMark

We really need to know the when and where as soon as possible. Respectfully thank you.

I'm there, just took Tux to the shop for his alternator and ready to cancel flights n change agenda, when you know just let us know when hun.

Posted by: ursos girl

Hey guys just want to say thanks for allur thoughts... still no word.. we should have some info tomorrow sometime when the state of Cali decides to open up....lol

Posted by: LORENZOCHICAGOLSC

Unbelieveable! I am very sorry for your loss Erica, LVC has lost two Greats in the past year

Posted by: Scorpio1118_2000

Rest in peace Ray, and god bless your family at this sad time.

Posted by: Calabrio

....

Posted by: chickenviii

the ms and i are looking at attending, just depends on fundage....

Posted by: mespock

Had a lot of time to think of Ray this weekend. Got hit by the flue on Saturday morning couldn't even go to my daughter's track meet. Wow this was a long bug. It's still hitting me. Head, Stomach, and Lungs.

I'm not sure if I can make the funeral as I'm sure school will not let me off for the time. I had to pull tooth and nail to get off for Dave's funeral. But I'd sure love to be there.

Ray had recently sent me an air intake tube that he trimmed and polished for me. I had not gotten around to post any pick as I was waiting to finish a few projects first.

Damn I hating these things...

Posted by: ursos girl

Well... California decided to open up ... Ray is coming home on a flight around 10 am cali time.. so here is the times and days...

Hershberger-Stover Inc. Funeral Home
170 Noble Ave
Crafton, Pa

Tue 7-9
Wed 2-4 7-9
Thurs a memorial service at 11 then to the cemetry The National Cemetary of the Alleghenies ...

Any memorial contribtions may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc.
300 Penn Center Blvd
Suite 602
Pittsburgh, Pa 15235

Thank you for all your support and thoughts...

Erica

Posted by: Markviiiedrea

If it were next week I would love to go, I have spoke with Ray many of times, on the phone and e-mail. He was always helpful.

When I first got my mark he so helpful with all the newbie problems with installing "his" switch to getting my trans problem fixed. I would have loved to have met him and thank him in person for all his help.

R.I.P. Ray my prayers are with you.

P.S. where can we send cards?

Posted by: MsM8tress

Hi Erkia, thanks for the info, I hate to ask this but the 11:00 memorial service, will there be viewing also? Reason being, I want to go to the viewing also, so if there is not, I will need to stay the night (wed-thurs).

Respectfully,
Debi

Posted by: 96hotrodlincoln

I wish I were able to make it, but I can't get away from work on such short notice and I really don't have the money at this time. Ray was a great guy and had some nice cars. Hopefully, the barney mobile will stay with the family and continue to shine. I'm sure there are many of us that would love to see it at any future shows that it could make it to.

Ray is already greatly missed but will continue to live on here at LVC. His posts have answered so many questions for myself and others. He was a great asset to everyone at LVC and will be greatly missed.

God bless you Ray, our prayers are with your family!

Posted by: ursos girl

there is no viewing before the service before the service on thurs...

ty for coming out

Erica

Posted by: MsM8tress

Quote:

Originally Posted by ursos girl

there is no viewing before the service before the service on thurs... ty for coming out
Erica

Thanks hun, would you tell his parents I'll be there wednesday and thursday. Tux is in the shop right now getting a new alt. to make the trip.

thanks, prayers with ya,
Debi

Posted by: 87lsc

My deepest condolences to Ray's friends and family......... Such a shame to lose another LVC member.. He will be missed by ALL

Posted by: ursos girl

the address to myself and the urso family is

254 Ryan Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15220

thank you

Posted by: 93zzzt

I always enjoyed reading ray's posts and his sense of humor. I didn't know him very well, but when something like this happens it really shows how much he was loved by the community.

God Bless.

Posted by: chickenviii

we will be up for the second viewing on wed and the service on thurs. sadly i wont be driving the markviii out, it looks like im gonna be following a snow storm all the way out were supposed to get 4"-8" tonight and im leaving early wed morning. not to mention the mark needs a little work and with summer tires it aint happening. but if its ok ill follow the back of the LVC procession rockin' the only explorer with a lvc sticker on it

Posted by: ursos girl

Anyone who is coming please becareful driving... there is some snow falling ... and again thank you for your kind words and prayers... it is a great comfort knowing that there are so many thinking of ray and his family ..

Thank you again

Erica

Posted by: ursos girl

http://www.legacy.com/postgazette/GB...onId=103244480

Here is where u can go to sign the guest book at the local paper here.... please all sign ...

thank you

Posted by: mn_97lsc

My condolences to Ray's friends and family. I didn't know Ray (I wasn't on-line a lot) but from the reactions from the members of LVC it is clear to me that Ray was more than another member...he was family. I've read many posts written by Ray in the forums and he seemed to be a well respected person on LVC. I hope I will be able to hear and learn more about him, because I'm sure a lot of you have some great memories to share.

Posted by: pepperman

I wish that i could be there but i will not be able to make it. To those traveling to the funeral have safe travels, I did sign the guest book.

Posted by: chickenviii

just got home from work, gonna eat, run through LVC, and go to bed. were plannin on hitting the road around 2am cuz uhhhh yeah we are driving through the entire storm. i looked at a weather map online at work and it spans all of IL, IN, OH, and PA so yup that covers every state i gotta drive through......but if i gotta go 4 miles a hour ill still be there

Posted by: NYC LS8

Quote:

Originally Posted by pepperman

I wish that i could be there but i will not be able to make it. To those traveling to the funeral have safe travels, I did sign the guest book.

Same here.

Posted by: ursos girl

Just got back and just wanted to let u guys know that th flowers are beautiful... tytytytyty sooooo much

Posted by: 96hotrodlincoln

Erica

It's the very least we could do, for all that Ray did for us.

Posted by: MsM8tress

So far, from what I can tell it is the chickens n me from LVC able to go. I know the weather is trash, I know the timing sucks, I know nobody likes these things, but if anyone else can make it please come, this isn't just a internet car club, LVC is a family, for us, being with each other when the times aren't so much fun, is just as important as sharing the fun times. If your hitting the road, drive safe and see you there.

Getting ready to leave in an hour, I will check back and if you are coming we can keep in touch via cellie while on the road. PM me if you would like to.

God Bless

Debi

Posted by: mespock

While thinking about my good friend Ray I took a trip back in time.

For those who would like to know Ray a little more....

Click for Ray Threads

Ray I miss ya good friend....

Leave Ray a post on his largest post day Feb 2, 2005...

Remember Ray.. and be a Post Whore.... One post per thread would put you on the right path..

Posted by: 94BLU8

OMG i just talk to him about 2 weeks ago im stunted like i lost my family i mean hes been a great insperation to me and everything i have done to my car WOW ...............................im lost for words erica if u need anything let me and the LVC familia know ok

Posted by: pepperman

I have heard from MsM8tress and her and the Chickens made it safely to Pittsburgh for the funeral so LVC is well represented.

Posted by: driller

I plan to attend the services tomorrow.

Posted by: bufordtpisser

This si the first that I have been able to get online in the past few days. The Ice storm has all of my services out, electric, and internet. And to top it all off, I have a bad case of the Flu and Pneumonia. I got very sick just after the chat session over the weekend, and have been in bed ever since. I really wanted to be there to send off my friend. I am only 5 hours away. If I could be there, I would. I just don't think that it would be wise to show up and make others sick. Erica, my heart is heavy for you. I really wish that more LVC members could make Ray's send off. He really is the best of the best. During one of my drugged up stupors I had a vision. I know why God called Ray home. With the way that things are going in this world especially with the young people, and all of the young people that we have lost during the Middle Eastern conflicts, God decided that he needed to welcome them all home with a sporting ride. No chariots, or golden steeds. He called Ray home because he is now sporting around in a Lincoln. And you can bet your ass that it is a lowered Lincoln. And you can bet your ass even more so that it was lowered with a Ray kit. And who better to install it then the man himself. You got it, God is now meeting the new arrivals in a stretched, lowered Mark VIII chauffeured by no other than Raymond Joseph Urso II. And running escort on a screaming Busa is none other than Jibit. That's right, Ray and Dave sporting the big man around in style.

RIP brothers Ray and Dave. And our hearts go out to Erica and Krys. One thing that the both of you have proven once and for all is that the good do die young.

Posted by: kustomizingkid

Wow, this was a shock.

Ray was a great guy from every helpful post he made and everything else he contributed to the community. I haven't been around long and haven't done much with my car and was having some issues. I figured who better to ask then Ray, shot him a pm and got every question I need answered and he gave me his number to call him if I got hung up on anything, talk about a great guy!

He will be missed... RIP Ray

Posted by: papa bear

Sorry to hear that we all lost a great friend to lvc,may he rest in peace.This is the worse news to come back to after not being able to chat on lvc for some time due to being swamped at work.So sad to hear

Posted by: chickenviii

ok the chickens just got home are going to bed...................good night

Posted by: MsM8tress

Rays not gone, neither is Dave.... today, for me, was abundant proof that they are both alive and thriving in all of us, (I will let the drillers eleborate in another thread). Seeing Ray off, the other events of this day, (and for it to be Valentines day), will forever remind me of what Ray and Dave helped start, and brought to LVC, ..... any and all type of help they could provide, caring, friendship, and just being there when someone being there was most needed too.

BufTP - I love the way you think. Prayers that you are feeling better hun!

Luv You Guys,
Debi

Posted by: MarkedMan

Very shocked to hear the news. My prayers go out to his family. Two good people from this board die way to soon in less then a year..

Posted by: fiesty girl

I am so crushed and saddened to learn about this. Are there any pictures of the car processional to the cemetary? I'm so sorry Erica for your loss. Did the autopsy give any answers. This is so sad and horrible!

Posted by: hotrodlincoln93

im alil late as i havent been on here in a while... R.I.P ray, thoughts and prayers are with ya.

Posted by: Kbob

I'm saddened to learn of this. I've greatly enjoyed reading Ray's posts all these years. He will be greatly missed, and he will never be forgotten. God, please comfort and bless his loved ones at this time.

Posted by: Rodewaryer

I didn't know Ray at all but can only say you would be doing him a service to remember him often, especially on here and at club events etc. One does not want to be forgotten.

It is great to see all the support shown here, hats off to you all.

Posted by: Jamler3

I apologize to y'all for the very late post on this folks...
Was stunned to read of Ray Urso's passing!!!

Met Ray at Carlisle show in 2005... Had spoken lots of times. Brent Ray and I hung most of that Saturday in Carlisle. I had a part I never installed on my Gen II MKVIII and Ray was right there saying; Lets get her done bro... The spirit of kindness flowed through him and what a wonderful person to be around. Glad to
have shared his company and a few laughs that day...

Condolences can never assuage the grief felt by loved ones; hopefully his legacy of wonderful memories endure forever in your hearts and minds.

There are not many people you meet only twice and yet are impacted by word of their passing. May God Bless you all! RIP Ray!!! Put in a good word for us all...
JC James (JAMLER) Campbell (Somerset, NJ)

Posted by: Ricksquickviii

Very shocked to hear the news. i've talk to ray he give me some great deals on parts! great person! My prayers go out to his family.