Father Raymond Hourihan

Age 91, of Elmira and Lakeland FL, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Fr. Ray was born in Elmira on June 15, 1925, a son to Patrick and Mary (Troy) Hourihan. He was the last surviving of his siblings, predeceased by his brothers, Joseph and John Hourihan and sisters, Agnes Hourihan, Mary Dillon, Jane Broschart, Theresa Hourihan and Helen Hourihan. Fr. Ray is survived by his sister-in-law Patricia Hourihan of Pine City; brother-in-law Charles Broschart of Balston Spa NY; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. Fr. Ray was a U S Navy veteran serving in the South Pacific during WWII. He had worked in the insurance industry as a safety engineer. Fr. Ray later went to work at the Elmira Psychiatric Center, retiring as the Chief Safety Officer. Upon his retirement Fr. Ray took up his calling to ministry. He entered Holy Apostles Seminary in Cromwell CT and was ordained to the priesthood on June 20, 1987. Fr. Ray served as a pastor in the Charlotte NC Diocese, which covers the western part of North Carolina. For the past several years Fr. Ray has spent his time between Elmira and Lakeland FL. He was a long time member and former Chaplain, of the Msgr. John J. Lee Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians where he served as former president, and also served in every other board position. Fr. Ray will be received at St. Mary's Church, Elmira for the Vigil Prayer on Friday, October 14, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. Visitation will follow until 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held there on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. Committal prayers and interment, with military honors, will follow at St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. Those wishing may remember Fr. Ray with a donation to either St. Mary's Church, 224 Franklin Street, Elmira NY 14904, or the Msgr. John J. Lee Division of the A.O.H., 701 Kinyon Street, Elmira NY 14904. Officers and members of the AOH will meet at St. Mary's Church on Friday at 7:00 p.m. to conduct a service for our brother, Fr. Ray. Signed, Tim Tobin, President