Naugatuck-Raymond J. Wegiel, age 73, beloved husband of Debra (Aretta) Wegiel, passed away on Monday June 13, 2022 at Beacon Brook Health Center.

Born in Waterbury, CT on January 7, 1950, he was son of the late Joseph and Mary Wegiel.  Ray was a longtime Naugatuck resident and retired from Seaman Company in Watertown.  He enjoyed skiing, drawing, painting, was an accomplished artist, and loved photography.

Besides his wife Debra, Ray is survived by his daughter Jaime Marie Gallion and her husband Daniel; his grandchildren Justin, Jasmine, Hunter and Calley; his brother John Rydzewski and his wife Marilee; and several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his son Jeffrey Raymond Wegiel.

Visitation will be held on Saturday June 18, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Naugatuck Valley Memorial/Fitzgerald-Zembruski Funeral Home, 240 North Main Street, Naugatuck, followed by a service at 10:30 a.m.  Burial will be in St. James Cemetery.  To send an on-line condolence, please visit www.naugatuckvalleymemorial.com