Raymond A. Rice

Raymond A. Rice Of Susquehanna, PA       Raymond A. Rice, 65, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Wilson Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.   He was predeceased by his parents Evelyn and Seward Rice.   He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Lois, his two daughters and sons-in-law; Marcy and Craig Rychlewski and Amanda and Don Geiger, two grandsons; Aidan R. Geiger and Ryan A. Rychlewski, one granddaughter; Rachel Ann Rychlewski. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law; Sandra and John Strockbine and one nephew; Todd Rinker.   Ray loved cars. He built his first stock car at the age of 15 and enjoyed racing at Penn Can Speedway during the late 70’s and early 80’s. As he got older his interests changed to classic cars. He spent many Sundays going to car shows with Lois and his many “car buddies”. Trips to Carlisle, PA and Sylvan Beach, NY were among his favorites.   Ray was a self-employed contractor for over 40 years. He was a true craftsman and excelled at creating great things out of nothing. He loved to work in his vegetable garden and share his veggies with neighbors and friends.   His grandchildren were the pride of his life. He was their biggest fan at basketball and football games cheering them on. He loved his family and friends and will be deeply missed every day.   The family would like to give a heartfelt thank you to the Thompson Hose Company Ambulance, Dr. Thomas Martin, Wilson Hospital Emergency Room staff, Intensive Care Unit staff and a special thanks to Shawn Sparks (RN) for his compassion.   A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 29, 2017, at 11am, at the Hennessey’s Funeral Home, 747 Jackson Ave. Susquehanna, PA with Pastor Robert Sheldon officiating. Interment will be held at a later date in the Ararat Cemetery, Ararat, PA.   The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home on Thursday, December 28, 2017 from 4 to 7pm.   In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Thompson Hose Company Ambulance, PO Box 419, Thompson, PA 18465.