Raymond Whitney Larzelere Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Raymond Whitney Larzelere of Clinton, New York, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 5, 2025 at the age of 76. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Whitney and Margaret Louise Larzelere (Ormsby); his sister Marianne "Missi" Larzelere; and his in-laws, Alice and Sarkis Balukjian.
He is survived by: his wife Sona Balukjian; his son Brian; his daughter-in-law Regina Larzelere of Herkimer; his daughter Sarah; his son-in-law Christopher Wittekind of Frisco, TX; his grandchildren, Cassandra, William Larzelere, Katherine and Isabelle Wittekind; his sister Janice; his brother-in-law Russ Smith of Tullahoma, TN; his brothers, William (Liz Larzelere), Jeffrey (Patty Larzelere) and Jim (Kathy Moon); his friend Joanne St. George of Mt Kisco, NY; and his siblings-in-law, Gregory Balukjian of Massena, David Balukjian of Essex Junction, VT, Lillian and Jeffrey Thompson of Westerville, OH.. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and friends.
To honor Ray, please consider donations to the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam or BloodCancerUnited.org.
