Name: Raymond J. LeCesse Life Dates: 4/15/1923 - 6/5/2011 City Of Birth: Rochester, NY Pre-deceased by Raymond was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Florence and daughter, Kathy Barone; brother, Tony LeCesse and sister, Florence Rose. History He is survived by his children, Donna Pecora (Joe Gloss), Raymond A. LeCesse (Eileen Karlsen), Michael LeCesse, Maria (Donald) Gionta, Kim (Bob) Jobson; son-in-law, Robert Barone; grandchildren, James Pecora, Robby Barone, Joe Barone, Raymond J. LeCesse, Lauren LeCesse, Sam Pastorella, Michael LeCesse, Stephanie LeCesse, Don Gionta, Mark Gionta, Andrew Jenna Gionta, Joe Fiannaca, Austin Jobson; great-grandchildren, Paige Colton Barone; beloved partner of 12 years, Jackie McCarthy; brother, Cosmo Leccese; many nieces nephews and dog Teika. Donations In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to a charity of your choice. Services Raymond's visitation will be Thursday 1-3 6-9 PM at the Funeral Home, 1411 Vintage Lane (between Rte 390 Long Pond Rd). His Funeral Mass will be celebrated 9 AM Friday at Holy Apostle Church, 7 Austin St. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Additional Information Raymond will be most notably remembered as the owner of North Park Lanes and as a successful Race Horse owner, including the fabled race horse "Fio Rito". Ray was a generous man who was very involved in charities including the Eddie Meath Penny Fund and also the Cystic Fibrosis Bowlathon, an event he was responsible for starting. He was a Life Time member of the Irondequoit Police Night Stick Club and was inducted into the Rochester Bowling Association Hall of Fame. Raymond was a WWII Veteran and POW. His additional business life included being Co-founder of LeCesse Construction, owner of the Western and Central Bowling Tournament and most recently becoming co-owner of the Lilac City Tournament. Raymond's hobbies included his love of horse racing along with the cooking and sharing of many dishes including his famous artichokes, cardunes marinara sauce. Raymond was very generous, loved socializing and helping others, was always supportive and had an uncanny sense of humor as proven by his alias, "Dr. George Lamonica". He was strong willed, determined and while sometimes a bit coarse, had a heart of gold. Anyone who was ever in his company was sure to hear his famous parting line, "If you need me, I'll call you."