Raymond Sassetti Obituary

Ray was great a great trumpet teacher I studied with for 5 years. I still play the trumpet that I purchased from him. God Bless ray Sassetti I learned a lot from studying with him, even to this day October 2025

Thank Ray Sassetti for 5 years of trumpet lessons, my trumpet playing is better because of you, Ron Milco

I share many memories with Ray. He was an old and dear friend. My sincerest condolences to Ray's family. I can still hear him play at my son's wedding.
Sol & Esther Schreiber

Dearest Elaine and Lou:
May God be with you and yours during this sad time.
Arlene and Al Biancalana

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Ray (and Margaret) have been great neighbors for the past several years. Whenever Ray would be out tinkering in the yard or getting the mail, there was always a smile and a jovial greeting, despite all the pain he may have been going through. For the last 8 years, he so generously supported my annual Breast Cancer 3-Day fundraising efforts with sincerity and authentic enthusiasm. I only wish I had the unique opportunity to hear him play ~ what a talented, true gentleman. The Courts of Windsor won't be the same without you. Keep tooting your horn, Ray!

Ray was not only a wonderful musician, but an extraordinary human being. He loved and respected George and Marie, his parents, and raised two respectful, kind and loving sons.
Everyone who knew him will miss him deeply.
My sincere condolences to Margaret and Mike (Jane), Steve(Donna),Elaine(Lou) and your families. You are always in my heart.
Elizabeth (Betty) Sacks

Ray will always be remembered as a very special friend. We shared many great moments since early childhood when we lived across the street from each other on Albany Ave. As the years went by we continued to share happy times. I will miss you, Ray. I will always treasure the memories spent with a great guy.

I HAVE KNOWN RAY FOR THE PAST TWENTY YEARS. GREAT TIMES ON THE GOLF COURSE AND DRINKS AND DINNERS, AND ALL THE LAUGHS AT THE LTYMCA. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. PLAY SOME GOOD GOLF UP THERE.
DONALD SANTELLI

Ray will be missed. I played for him many times over the years and he was always a warm and caring person and musically fun to play with. My sympathies to his family and especially to his son Mike. Chuck Christiansen

Ray was a wonderful brother-in-law to me and a caring and loving husband to my sister, Margaret. When I would visit Ray and Margaret we would enjoy good food, fine Italian wine and listen to the Big Band music playing in the background. He will be missed by all who knew him. Dio ti benedica, Ray. Mary Kellems, LaPorte, IN

Ray was a wonderful brother-in-law to me and a caring and loving husband to my sister, Margaret. When I would visit Ray and Margaret we would enjoy good food, fine Italian wine and listen to the Big Band music playing in the background. He will be missed by all who knew him. Dio ti benedica, Ray. Mary Kellems, LaPorte, IN

I am deeply saddened to hear of Rays passing today. I knew Ray in the 80's as he provided musical services for us at the Palmer House Hotel, and always a gentleman and great to deal with. I considered Ray a friend and will surely miss him. My sincere sympathies to Michael and the Sassetti family.

Ray was the best teacher I ever had and I still remember getting off the bus on Belmont avenue to arrive for my lesson. That was in 1955 and 1956, when he was working at the Chez. Vince Reilly

Ray was a wonderful person and musician and he will be missed. It was a pleasure and an honor to know him and to work with him and I am grateful for having had the chance to do so.

I feel privileged to have known Ray. He was a mentor to me and I am grateful for having been able to work with him and learn from him. He was always great to talk to on the phone.. We would commiserate about what medical science was doing for us as we got older. I will truly miss a real gentleman.