We heard some sad news that Ray Kenny, former Acting President and Senior VP of the Long Island Railroad passed away. He was recently hospitalized from the effects Covid-19. I was saddened to hear that news. Rest in Peace Ray.
I added to this post after it was up on the board. I always respected that Ray was a gentleman to the employees and was willing to hear what you had to say. When he was denied the full President's position, it was a loss for the LIRR, because he was so loyal to it. I'll say it again, Rest in Peace Ray. Many of us were thinking about you when you were sick and will always speak fondly of you. As time goes on, more and more of us that worked careers together will pass on. Some the best times we had in our lives were the times we shared together at work. Railroading is a lifestyle and when you were in a room with your coworkers, you were in it together. Working holidays, nights, weekends, winter storms and disruptions in service. Many of the senior management were disconnected from the employees, but I never felt that way about Ray. Not at all and he was right there with us. A guy that was very loyal to the LIRR and its employees. You will be missed.
I added to this post after it was up on the board. I always respected that Ray was a gentleman to the employees and was willing to hear what you had to say. When he was denied the full President's position, it was a loss for the LIRR, because he was so loyal to it. I'll say it again, Rest in Peace Ray. Many of us were thinking about you when you were sick and will always speak fondly of you. As time goes on, more and more of us that worked careers together will pass on. Some the best times we had in our lives were the times we shared together at work. Railroading is a lifestyle and when you were in a room with your coworkers, you were in it together. Working holidays, nights, weekends, winter storms and disruptions in service. Many of the senior management were disconnected from the employees, but I never felt that way about Ray. Not at all and he was right there with us. A guy that was very loyal to the LIRR and its employees. You will be missed.
