Ray Van Norman passed away suddenly due to a brain aneurysm at the young age of 56 on May 9th, 2021. He left behind his Wife, Wendy; Children, Brittany (Jack) Phommalinh, Timothy Van Norman, Chelsea (Marcus Pendergrass); Granddaughter Aaliyah; Mother Dorothy (Johnson) Van Norman; Mother in Law June (Turpyn) Stephany.

Ray was a devoted husband, father, grandfather. He was an amazing man-always readily available to lend a helping hand. He never asked for anything in return. He loved to make people laugh. He was well-loved by so many.

The purpose of this is to help relieve his wife, Wendy, of financial difficulties to be able to remain in their home and forthcoming medical bills.

Gilden R. Van Norman Jr.
January 17th, 1965 - May 9th, 2021. Born in Rochester, NY.
A hardworking and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

Survived by his loving Wife, Wendy (Stephany); Children, Brittany (Jack) Phommalinh, Timothy, and Chelsea (Marcus Pendergrass); Granddaughter Aaliyah Marie; Mother Dorothy (Johnson) Van Norman; Sister Lynda Van Norman (Charlie Kimbrough); Mother in law June (Turpyn) Stephany; Brothers in law: Scott (Nancy) Stephany and Todd (Cara) Stephany; Nieces and Nephews: Lindsay (Perry) Lau, Katie (John) Casey, Matthew (Kyrsten) Stephany, LeeAnn (Gary) Jacobs, Michael (Heather) Stephany; Great nieces and nephews: Hannah, Caroline, Noah Jacobs; Cora and Chloe Casey, Henry and Nellie Lau and Sophie Stephany; and his best friend, Thomas Raggio.

Predeceased by his Father Gilden Ramon Van Norman Sr. and Father in Law Wayne C. Stephany.

Calling hours will be held at Farrell-Ryan Funeral Home at 777 Long Pond Road, Greece NY on Saturday, May 15th, 2021 from 1 to 4 PM.

Pastor Hahn will be holding a prayer service following calling hours.