Raymond Paul Desrosiers Sr.

Former Weatherly Borough Councilman, and Fire Chief of Citizens Fire Co. #1, Raymond Paul Desrosiers, Sr., 83 years of age, of Second Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus.

Born Tuesday, December 3, 1940 in Central Falls, Rhode Island. the son of the late John Raymond, and Marie (Kruczek) Desrosiers. Ray was also predeceased by; son Phillip H. Desrosiers on December 20, 2022; brothers, Paul, and John Desrosiers.

Surviving are; his beloved wife of 62 years, Carole Elizabeth (Brown) Desrosiers; son, Raymond P. Desrosiers, Jr. and his wife Judy of Weatherly; grandchildren, Tara Keck and her husband Travis, Phillip J. Desrosiers, Jr. and his wife Kelly; great grandchildren, Timothy, and Tyler Keck; daughter-in-law, Candace Desrosiers.

A graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School in Falls River, Massachusetts, Raymond served honorably in the United States Navy for 21 years. A member of Immaculate Conception Church of Fall River Massachusetts, Ray served the Citizens Fire Co, #1 of Weatherly in many capacities from Chief to Rescue Captain. Ray enjoyed woodworking and monthly trips with Carole to the New Jersey Casino. Ray was a member of Weatherly American Legion Post # 360, V.F.W., Weatherly Lions Club, and USS Galveston Shipmates Association. He will be deeply missed by his loving family and the Weatherly Community.

Funeral Arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231

A Celebration of Ray's Life will be held on Friday May 3, 2024 at 11 o'clock A.M. from the funeral home. Friends may call from 9:30 A.M. until the time of services.

Interment will be in Union Cemetery with Military Honors bestowed.

Memorials in Ray's name to:
Citizens Fire Co. # 1
107 Spring Street
Weatherly Pennsylvania 18255

Online condolences or a fond memory of Ray can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com