Raymond Edward McChesney, III

He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 35 years, Marie Lynn McChesney. The two grew up on the same street in Akron, Ohio and dated in high school.

Ray worked in sales and finance in the telecommunications industry for 25 years, including a year-and-a-half in Tokyo. He set a goal of retiring at age 50, and he did it. For the last 20 years he enjoyed Marco Island to the fullest, going to the beach, drinking cold beer, soaking up the sun, and cruising in his convertible Camaro.

He was a diehard Cleveland Brown’s fan, and every Sunday could be found watching the games at CJ’s on the Bay. He was also a big fan of the University of Notre Dame and Michigan football teams.

However, his retirement was not all relaxation. He worked hard to make Marco Island a cohesive, vibrant, and safe community through extensive volunteering. A longtime Kiwanian, Ray spent many hours supporting events and activities including the Seafood Festival, the Annual Car Show, Reading is Fundamental, Toys for Kids and the 5K Run for Kids. He was a Marco Island Civic Association board member, served as Chairman of both the Beach and Beach Clean Up committees, in addition to serving on the 4th of July Celebration and Coastal Advisory committees. He also volunteered extensively with the Marco Island Police Department, including serving on the Police Foundation Board of Directors.

He is also survived by his children Kyle McChesney; Kelli (Jason) Kollman; Erin (Rick) Manderine; Maria (Matt) Lockwood; and Kate McChesney; and grandchildren McKenna and Evan Manderine; Peyton, Nicholas, Chase, and Georgia Kollman; Carter and Leighton McChesney; Josie and Wynne Lockwood; and Jaxson Baddeley. He is also survived by his brother Kevin (Laurie) McChesney and several extended family members.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 from 5:00 -7:00 pm at CJ’s on the Bay. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Marco Island Kiwanis Club Scholarship Fund, or IDefine Kleefstra Syndrome Foundation.