Raymond D. Ericson
9-6-1961 – 12-1-22
Raymond Desmond Ericson, 61, husband of Lucille (Lucy) Ericson, & a long time member of
CTSS, died unexpectedly Dec. 1, 2022, at Hartford Hospital.
Ray was born Sept. 6, 1961 in Waterbury, son of the late Raymond and Margaret (Nuzzo)
Ericson. Ray graduated from Naugatuck High School, class of 1980, and from Technical Careers
Institute, class of 1981. Ray worked for the past 12 years as a mechanic and driver for the town
of Plymouth.
Ray & Lucy spent the holiday season as a professional Santa & Mrs. Claus since 2016. His
favorite events were hosted by the Railroad Museum of New England in Thomaston, CT.
Ray had a contagious enthusiasm for his job and hobbies, which he generously shared with
everyone he met.
In addition to Lucy, his loving wife of 37 years, Ray is survived by his daughter and son-in- law,
Lauren (Ericson) Casolo and Scott A. Casolo, of McDonough, Ga.; his brothers and sisters-in-law,
Steven Ericson and Dawn Ericson of Woodbury, and Glenn Ericson and Tina Ericson of Wolcott;
his sister-in-law, Lillian Taranovich of Woodbury; his brother-in-law, Henry Desrosiers of Jim
Thorpe, Pa.; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Ray was predeceased by his sister, Kristen (Ericson) DeCarlo.
A Celebration of Ray’s life will be on Monday, Dec. 5, at the Wallingford Rod & Gun Club, 411
North Branford Road, Wallingford where he was a member since 1987.
Visitation with Ray’s family will be from 4 to 6 p.m. with a memorial service from 6 to 6:30 p.m.
A dinner for family and close friends will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Ray’s memory to: The CT Society of
Santas, PO Box 541, Bethlehem, CT 06751.
