I was the Superintendent of Schools in Region 16 (Prospect and Beacon Falls) and I worked closely with Ray as our Beacon Falls' students attended Naugatuck High School. Ray was helpful to me as Region 16 was my first superintendency. He made certain our students were treated like Naugatuck students were. We often met at CAPSS meetings and conferences. Ray was well respected by all of us in the field. It was always a pleasure talking to him. I remember his daughter playing tennis against my daughter in the NVL.