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Raymond Keesler Obituary
Raymond "Tucker" Keesler Jr. of Mount Vernon, NY, son of Patrolman Raymond "Whitey" Keesler and Anna Bobolia, passed away at 82 years old on June 1, 2025. Born and raised in Peekskill, NY he worked for the US Postal Service for 33 years before retiring. He attended the Assumption School and graduated from Peekskill High School in 1960.
Raymond served in the US Army and was stationed in Germany. He was a diehard New York Sports fan, always supporting the Yankees, Knicks, Rangers and Giants, even through their worst years. He enjoyed going to the movies, watching his favorite TV shows, and reading all the local newspapers.
He is predeceased by his parents and brothers Joseph and Stuart. Raymond is survived by his wife Lorraine, daughter Vanessa, beloved cat, Chad, and cherished friends and family. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society
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