Clarence R. “Ray” Conine – 78 – of 23 Adsit St., Hornell, died unexpectedly Friday morning (January 31, 2013) at his home.
A native & life resident of Hornell, he was born June 29, 1935 and was the son of Fred & Meta (Skinner) Conine.
Ray was a graduate of Hornell High School (class of 1953) and later attended Ithaca College. He was employed for several years at JC Penney’s in Hornell and for many years served as an insurance agent in the Hornell area. For several years he was employed as assistant manager at the former Security Trust Bank in Hornell.
Ray always had a love of animals and for many years owned & operated riverside Pet Store in Hornell. Throughout the years he owned & cared for many dogs.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Manry.
Ray was married for 55 years to the former Rose Cartella who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons, Alan (Becky) Conine of Rochester, Andy (Kathy) Conine of Hornell and Charlie Conine of Rochester; 4 grandchildren, Kirsten (Evan) Cogansparger, Marissa (Ryan) Goodwin, Michael Conine and Kyle Conine; 4 great-grandchildren; several nieces & nephews.
The family of Clarence R. “Ray” Conine will receive friends on Monday from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY where a memorial service will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 6:00 PM with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating.
Ray’s family request that memorial contributions in his name be made to Hornell Humane Society, 7649 Industrial Park Road, Hornell, NY 14843. Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home.
To Rose, Andy, Kathy, Alan, Becky, Charlie and family: so sorry for your loss… Thinking of you all during this sad time. May God comfort you all and send you peace. Jesus is holding you all in the palm of his hands….Much love and hugs…Kim
To the whole family, so sorry for your loss. I worked for Ray for a few years at the pet shop. Ray was easy to work for, he was kind and liked to joke around with me. I will miss him.
Alan,Andy,Charlie. So sorry about the loss of your dad. Ray was a wonderful man and friend. I hadn’t seen him in years but I will always remember his simile when I walked into the store. I also remember his Dobies Bow and Arrow.
Good times we will never forget. He made a great impression on us thru the years. May he rest in peace.