Aloysius Francis "Allie" Raley
October 28, 1937 ~ September 8, 2009
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 10:00 AM at Holy Angels Catholic Church, Avenue, MD with Fr. William Gurnee officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Bushwood, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Friday, September 11, 2009 from 4:00 - 8:00 PM at Holy Angels Catholic Church where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM.
Aloysius “Allie” Francis Desales Raley Sr., of Avenue, MD died September 8, 2009 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD, surrounded by family and friends. Born October 28, 1937 in Avenue, MD he was the son of the late John Dennis and Mary Evelyn Bailey Raley, Sr. He was the loving husband of Joan Frances Mattingly Raley whom he married on April 4, 1959 at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Avenue, MD. He was the devoted father of five children: Mary Frances Bell and her husband T.W. of Leonardtown, MD, Al Raley, Jr. and his wife Cheryl of Mechanicsville, MD, C.D. Raley and his wife Patty of Avenue, MD, Bobby Raley and his Fiancé Laura Grandstaff of Morganza, MD and Janet Phetteplace and her husband Donald “Duck” of Clements, MD. He is also survived by seventeen grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and was the brother of Julia Jones of Napa Valley, CA, and Joseph Raley and his wife Frances of Lake Charles, LA. He was preceded in death by his siblings; John Dennis “Junior” Raley, Jr., James K. Raley, Walter Benna Raley, Shirley Ann Norris and Barbara Clare “Reds” Gasiewicz. Allie Raley was a full time farmer and custom applicator. His Favorite pastimes were planting a garden, flowers, and working in the yard. He planted his garden big enough for the entire 7th District and many others. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family and friends. He had a special place in his heart for every grandchild and great-grandchild, he loved children. He was a charter life and active member of the 7th District Rescue Squad, past chief of the 7th District Volunteer Fire Department, Active Delegate to the Southern Maryland Fireman’s Association (SMVFA) and was inducted into the SMVFA’S Hall of Fame, director of the Farm Bureau Association and was an active member of Holy Angels Parish. Allie shall be remembered as a role model and community leader for his many years of tireless devotion and services. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 11, 2009 from 4:00 – 8:00 PM in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Avenue, MD , where prayers will be said at 7:00PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, September 12, 2009 in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Avenue, MD, 10:00AM with Fr. Fr. William Gurnee officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery, Bushwood, MD. Pallbearers will be his grandsons; Donald Phetteplace, Jr., Charlie Raley, Jr., Ken Hall, Josh Phetteplace, Dylan Raley and Michael Raley. Honorary Pallbearers will be his Grandchildren, 7th District Optimist Club members, 7th District Rescue Squad and Seventh District Fire Department. Contributions may be made to the 7th District Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609 and/or Holy Angels Catholic Church, 21335 Coltons Point Road, Avenue, MD 20609.
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“To Joan and family: Please know how sorry I am for you and your family’s loss of Allie. He was a very nice man. The last time I saw him he took me around the house to see the flowers he had planted. Beautiful ! If I can help in any way, please call. You all will be in my prayers. Take Care of each other now.”
“Joanie and family – On behalf of my entire family, our deepest sympathies are extended to you all. Not only was Allie a “neighbor” by the fact that our farms are connected, he was a Cousin! What else can be said about a man who gave 56 years of his life to his community and county as a Fire/EMS Volunteer. It was an honor to be a fellow volunteer following in his footsteps. His legacy has, and will continue to encourage others to seek a spirit of volunteerism & optimism. As the song goes “All Gave Some, Some Gave All”! We know where Allie fit in that statement. Rely on Faith, Family, and Friends to get you through these difficult times. Focus on the positivies that Allie gave all of us, but especially to each of you. “
“Tiffany, Mary and Mrs. Raley….I am so sorry for your loss. After the recent loss of my father I know how difficult this time is for you. I hope you find comfort in the fact that he is in God’s hands now, happy and out of pain. Our prayers and love are sent your way…..God Bless You and all of the Raley Family…”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, may all of your fondest memories help you get through this most difficult time”
“Janet, Duck & Family please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Janet please remember your Dad will always be with you in your heart. God Bless. “
“JOAN AND FAMILY, SO SORRY TO HEAR OF ALLIE PASSING. SENDING OUR CONDOLENCES AND WE WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS. “
“Aunt Joannie and Family, I am not really sure what to say. I know Uncle Allie was suffering so for that reason I am glad he is at peace. I enjoyed my visits with him. He always gave me good and honest advice. He was so nice to Judson, my grandson. I remember when he put him on the Gator and drove him around the farm. Now all Judson talks about are tractors. I want you to know we are here for you. Keep your faith and your family close. God Bless you and the entire family. Bill & Patti”
“We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Allie. We know how much you will miss him…keep your memories close. The 7th has lost a good man.”
“CD, Patty, and Raley Family, I’m sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Raley. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Mary & Raley Family, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. My thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time. God Bless All of you.”
“We want to extend to all of the Raley family our sincere sympathy and we will recall our thoughts and special memories with Allie over the years and of course our prayers are with all of you too during this sad time.”
“I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Allie. I will never forget him and the important role he played in the community. A great man has passed and my deepest condolences to Joan and the family. May God Bless you all.”
“To the Raley family,We are so sorry for your loss. He will be missed so much. He was such a pleasant person to be around he always spoke with a big smile. I know that you all will miss him in everything you do, there will always be that void in your life but it will get better and you’ll learn to laugh at the things that use to make you cry. Remember he loved you all so much and was so proud to be your husband, father, grandfather, ect. You could see the glow on his face when he talked about or when he was around any of you. Allie would not have wanted to suffer or be sick, i’m sure he would say, he didn’t have time for any of that. Hold your memories close to your heart. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs and kisses to all.”
“”To the Raley family, We are so sorry to hear about your loss, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be missed dearly.””
“The 7th has lost another special man. He will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this sad time.”
“Dear Raley Family, So sorry to hear of Mr. Raley’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad and difficult time.”
“TO THE RALEY FAMILY MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.”
“Joannie, Janet & Family, I was sorry to hear about Allie. May the memories help to ease your pain. Everyone knows how he served the 7th district community all these years, I’ll remember him for his love of animals as well. He will be missed. Take Care! “
“OUR SINCERE BEST WISHES TO ALL THE RALEY FAMILY.”
“Janet & family, Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Allie has gone to a better place and is no longer suffering. Keep the memories of your dad close to your heart, for his memory will live on forever. Ronnie & Becky Trossbach “
“Barbara, I am sorry about your uncle, I know you loved him a lot.”
“Mary and family, we are so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. You and yours are in our prayers. “
“To the entire Raley Family, we are so sorry for your loss, know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Keep his memories alive in your heart and he will always walk with you. May he Rest in Peace.”
“Our love and deepest sympathy to all of Allie’s loved ones. He will be missed by so many. May he rest in peace and may God bless each of you and give you strength. With thoughts and prayers from,”
“To the entire Raley family: We are so sorry to hear of Allie’s passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Keep close the memories you have of Allie. He will certainly be missed by the whole community but is now in a better place. God Bless Allie. Rest in Peace.”
“So sorry to hear about Allie. He’ll be missed by the community as well as the Raley family. You’re all in my thoughts.”
“Janet and Family, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care.”
“Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Allie was a great person and will be deeply missed. “
“To the Raley Family, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this painful time. You are in our prayers.”
“Joannie and family, words cannot express the sadness that we feel over the loss of a very dear friend. Allie fought the good fight but God had a different plan for him. I hope that you will find peace in knowing that he is now serving the Lord and has no pain. You all will be in our hearts and prayers. Please remember that we are just down the road if you ever need us.”
“To Mary, We send our condolence for your loss. Through all of life’s experiences we learn that every exit is an entrance but nothing can ever seperate us from love. In everything, GOD works for good. We love you and we are praying for you and your family.”
“Very sorry for your loss. The Raley family will be in our thoughts and prayers.”
“So sorry to hear about Allie. He will be missed by everyone. The family is in our thoughts and prayers.”
“To the entire Raley Family, We are so sorry to hear of Allie’s passing. He will always be remembered fondly. Please do not hesitate to call if there is anything at all we can do. We will remember you all in our prayers.”
“Joannie and Family, Allie was such a big part of the 7th District Community, its hard to express our feeling of loss. He had a heart of gold, and was always looking for a way to make everyone elses life better, he let his slip. As an Optimist member he was always there, loved the emergency services and most of all loved his Family and God. No need to worry about him as he has moved to a much better Farm in the sky, where a John Deere Gator is waiting for him to start his next journey. Allie will be missed , but he will never be forgotten. God Bless Allie and the whole Raley family.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.”
“Thoughts and prayers to the family, and many thanks to Allie, he did alot for all of us. Spring and fall fishing will never be the same. God Bless”
“To the Raley family my deepest condolences to you all. This was a giant of a man in so many ways. Anybody who would devote his life to the community and family as Allie did could be called nothing less. I saw him at meetings with the fire department and emergency medicial services and he always had a big smile for me and a powerful handshake. I will miss him very much.When I was a young fire chief in Lexington Park he did something for me that one day I would love to tell his family about that moved me to tears. Surely God has a special place for him in heaven and he joins some other very special people from the fire/ems services who have gone before him and will greet him with open arms. Love you big guy. “
“”CD,Patty and family. So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family.God bless you’ “
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Take care.”
“Joannie and Family, We are so sorry to hear of Allie passing and God Bless you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time in your life.”
“Joan Frances and Family: So sorry to hear about Allie. Sending my deepest sympathy to all of you. He will be missed.”
“Janet and family, Sorry for the loss of your dad. May you keep all your memories in your heart. Your dad is there with you always. God Bless”
“”Joannie and Family, Allie was such a dear man. I always enjoyed listening to Allies and my pops stories that they would share with each other as they were sitting in the stands at the ball games. We will never forget these special times that we shared with Allie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.””
“Allie was a pillar of the Seventh Distict Community and he was always very interesting to talk to. He wll be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.”
“Janet and family, May the wonderfull memories of your father’s love be with all of you and comfort you at this difficult time. He always will be with you in your hearts. You and family are in my prayers. Love, Elizabeth.”
“Janet, Mary and family, We are sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families through this difficult time. God Bless All.”
“To the Entire Raley our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. He will be missed, but his spirit and memory will always live. “
“Janet and the Raley Family – Although it’s difficult to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you during this most difficult time. Allie loved life,loved his family and his friends–and especially the 7th District community. He will be sorely missed by all of us who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most diffucult time. May he rest in peace. “
“Janet and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Keep the good memories in your heart and your Dad will always be with you. Linda and John Tyler”
“To the Raley family, Keep all of Allie’s memories close to your hearts. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Janet and Family, I want to extend my deepest condolences in your loss of your father. Loosing a parent, I know from personal experience, is one of the heavy losses. Memories of him will always be with you. May you find God’s presence with you as you journey through the time of grief. BaBette Gardner “
“Joanie and Family, my sincere condolences to you all for your loss. Allie will be missed by our entire fire/EMS community. I will miss seeing him at ALL the meetings we had to attend and especially at the Ocean. Allie, keep a watch over us your brother and sister firefighters and EMS volunteers. You gave so much to your family and community, you will be greatly missed. Rest in peace my friend. To the family, you have so many wonderful memories of a great man, keep them close to your heart. God bless you all.”
“Janet and Family, We were so sorry to hear the loss of your father. our prayers and thoughts are with you. Just remember all the good times that you have had and he will always be with you.”
“To the Raley family: we are sorry to hear of your loss. Allie was a special person, he will be missed by the family and the 7th District. “
“Joanie: Al was a wonderful friend and buddy. His memory will live on with us in his stories and deeds he shared with us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”
“CD, Patty and Family, I’m so sorry for your loss and the entire Raley family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. “
“Mary and all the Raley family – We are so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“To the Raley Family: Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Raley family. Mr. Raley was always a kind man with a smile. His kindness is reflected though his children.”
“We’re so sorry for the loss of such a strong man who meant so much to his family and to the community. We continue to keep the family in our prayers.”
“Joannie and Family, I was so sorry to hear of Allies passing. You will all be in my thought’s and prayers.”
“Janet and Family, May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Joanie and Family We will truly miss Allie and all the service we did toghether for our community he was a very special friend and relative, one of a kind person. Just remember he did It his way Good luck to all the family. “
“Joanie and Family, You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am still down here in SC and am so sorry to not being able to get back in time to be there for my special friend Allie’s celebration of his Life. I have a very deep feeling that he and Johnny P. are together and are looking down on our families together. He will surely be missed. May God Bless all of you at this difficult time. I love you all. “
“Condolences to the entire Raley family. Allie was a straight-up, honest, and hard working man who loved his family. He will be missed. We’ll keep you all in our prayers.”
“Joannie and family, It’s hard to fathom how much we take for granted when our loved ones are here with us, and I know how much you are going to, and do, miss “Allie”, and realize how much you cared for him. You look back and know that you really did have someone special in your life. Janet, thanks for keeping us informed. The Raleys always had a special place in Ben’s heart. Love, Helen”
“Joannie & Family, These words of friendship are filled with thoughts and understanding and more than anything else, with hope that each day ahead will bring you comfort while knowing that the love of our Heavenly Father and the prayers of those who care will somehow help to ease your grieving heart and give you strength and increase your love for one another in your time of sorrow. We so much enjoyed the many bus trips that Joannie & Al took with us and remember how he so much enjoyed them. “
“I am sorry about Al. You are all in my thoughts and have my sympathy. Danville, Virginia”
“We are so sorry to hear of Mr. Raley’s passing. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. He has definitely left his mark on this community. Take care.”
“Mrs. Raley and family. I was deeply saddened to hear about the death of Mr.Raley Sr. I know how difficult this must be for you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.I didn’t know Mr.Raley for very long, but I could tell that he was a kind and gentle soul who had a great sense of humor. May God bless you during this time and always.”
“To the Raley family – I just wanted to express my condolences to you for this great loss. Mr. Raley was a true gentleman whom I always admired. He was a strong and kind man who will long be remembered for all he did in this community. I’m sure he was a great family man, but he was also a great community man and he’ll be missed.”
“Joan and family, So sorry for your loss. No words can comfort the grief you all are feeling now. He fought a gallant fight over a terrible disease, he is at peace now. Allie was a ICON of the 7th District and will be missed by many. May God embrace you and keep you in His care.”
“To the entire Raley family, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this sad time. I have so many wonderful memories of uncle Allie while visiting the farm and all the relatives when we wouild come to visit during the summers. He was a great man with a wonderful heart. We will miss him very much. Now he will join the rest of the family in heaven and live in peace. God bless all of you and a special prayer for aunt Joan. – Bob, Debbie, Matthew, Patrick, Christine and Colin Raley – Walter “Benna” Raley’s son. “
“Joannie, Janet and family, We will miss seeing Allie at all of the Optimist events. He truly was a caring person and helped many a person in his lifetime. Even though he is not physically on this earth, you better believe he will be watching over everyone and everything that is going on. Find peace in all of your wonderful memories of Allie.”