Raymond F. Leicht

Raymond Frederick Leicht, 70, passed away peacefully at home on November 6th, 2025 after a prolonged illness.

Born August 15th, 1955 in Albany, New York, he was the fifth of nine children born to William and Ann Leicht. Growing up, Ray loved playing sports, playing pickup games of baseball at the park with friends, and engaging in the proud family pastime of bowling with his siblings. He was a lifelong sports fan, rooting for the New York Yankees and football Giants (and, inexplicably, the Philadelphia Flyers). He was fond of pitching baseball cards with his childhood friends (they have the dented corners to prove it), and amassed a sports hat collection rivaled only by his father's.

After graduating from Vincentian Institute and Hudson Valley Community College, Ray lived his whole life in the Capital Region, where he met his wife Lori. They settled down and raised their three boys in Malta NY, with frequent trips to Albany, Binghamton and Maine to visit family. Ray went on to have a long career in banking, working for Albany Savings bank and Pioneer, and later working as a produce manager at Price Chopper. Though he held many positions in his career, his passion was always for friends and family. Whether he was coaching, assisting, or cheering, Ray loved encouraging his children in their pursuits in sports, music and academia, and was always so proud of their accomplishments.

In addition to his parents William and Ann, Ray was predeceased by his sister Barbara, brothers-in-law Lou and Mark, sister-in-law Elsie, in-laws Mariann and Carl, and Mamere and Pa.

He is survived by his wife Lori and three sons - Gregory, Bryan (Lindsay) and Tyler. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters - Bill Leicht (Dottie), Nancy Plaat, Mary McDonnell (Mark), Ken Leicht (Mitzi), Clare Carroll, Laura Hands (Chris), and Ann DiLillo (Dan). Also, by his brothers and sisters in law - Stuart Bridges, Becca Bridges, Jim Bridges (Michele) and James Grobe. Finally, by his many nieces, nephews and close friends

Friends may call Saturday November 15th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 PM with a memorial service to immediately follow at 4:00 pm New Comer Cremations & Funerals - 181 Troy Schenectady Road Watervliet.

Donations in his name may be made to either the American Cancer Society or The Food Pantries for the Capital District.

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