Joe Comarella
When I was first really getting to know Ray he had convinced me to go to a music jam with him. I had never played in front on anyone outside of my house so I was very nervous. I told him that I would like to drive my own car in case I wanted to leave early, and I brought my 14 year old son with me.
We followed Ray into Vernon and he pulled into the parking lot of the Free Spirit. I hit my brakes. What kind of person did I get together with? Ray stopped briefly near a parking space, laughed, then pulled into a driveway out of the back of the place into a house that was hidden. I did end up following him there and it really was an innocent home where there were a group of people jamming. We all had a great time. Ray and I laughed about this for years. While this is only one of many adventures with Ray I will never forget it. I miss you already my friend. God Bless you.