Raymond W. Ciesielski, 83, of White Township, NJ, passed away peacefully at his home on March 19, 2025. Born in Queens, NY, he and his family moved to Sandyston, NJ when he was young. He grew up in the area and lived a full and meaningful life with a legacy of hard work, spending time outdoors, and enjoying moments with friends and family.
Raymond was a talented Union electrician with Local IBEW 102, retiring in 2006 after many years of service. He was known for his expertise and reliability in his trade, as well as his quick wit and sense of humor, all of which he passed onto his two sons.
Outside of work, Raymond had a deep passion for the outdoors. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed hunting, spending much of his free time in nature. In his younger years, Raymond was a State Game Law Deputy. He enjoyed telling stories of how he educated others about game laws and how he shared his knowledge about taking care of the forestlands of Northern New Jersey.
Raymond loved his family and he showed his love in the best ways he could. He is survived by his two sons, Bryan and Stanley (Payton), and six grandchildren, Beckett, Quinn, Ryland, Hawlow, Cyrus, Briar, and a grandbaby to be. He is also survived by his stepdaughter Denise Milheim (Tom) and a sister, Jessica.
He was predeceased by his wife Iris Ann Ciesielski in 2019.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during a period of visitation from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at St. Thomas the Apostle RC Church, 210 US-206, Sandyston, NJ 07826. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM. Then for immediate family, interment will take place at the Hainesville Cemetery in Sandyston, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to a local wildlife conservation organization in Raymond’s memory.
Raymond will be deeply missed by all who knew him. His legacy of hard work and love of nature will continue to inspire those whose lives he touched.
Services have been entrusted to Newbaker Funeral Home, 200 Route 94, Blairstown, NJ 07825