Raymond S Sussman

Raymond graduated from Midwood High School in Brooklyn, New York. After graduating high school, he had already established a reputation as a prodigy in the game of chess. A talent he passed on to his son Steven. He received a Bachelor’s Degree from CUNY’s Brooklyn College. From there, he became a New York City public school teacher before deciding to pursue a career in law. He obtained a Juris Doctor Degree from Syracuse University School of Law. Thereafter, he had a prolific career practicing criminal law. First becoming a homicide assistant in the Kings County District Attorney’s office. Following that he began a spectacular career as a defense attorney practicing primarily International, Federal and State criminal law, representing everyone from oil tycoons, government representatives in Panama and beyond. He gave his life to public service and represented those from the very rich to those who came from oppressed communities. More than a lawyer, he was a community activist, a mentor, a father, and a role model. Most importantly, he was a fighter and he fought for everyone. For all of his work and commitment to all of us, he will be greatly missed.

Raymond Sussman was a brilliant, loyal and loving father and friend. He enjoyed spending time with his family, reading, traveling, playing strategic games on the computer and chess . He never judged anyone and tried his best to spread positivity.

He married Peggy Ann Sussman on June 15th,1980 and out of that union came two wonderful children, Steven and Angela Sussman, both of whom he was very proud of. Moreover, he was a father figure to many.

He is survived by his children Steven Sussman, Angela Sussman, Stefanie Dash and Darrell Cooper and his grandson Thomas Raymond Alston. His sister Ellen Greenspan and brother- in-law Aaron Greenspan, his nephews and their spouses, Adam and Rachel Greenspan and Kirk and Michelle Greenspan, his great nephews Mattingly, Jason Jordan(JJ) and great niece Emmy. As well as, the mother of his children Peggy Sussman, his protegee Victoria Brown and a host of family and friends including his longtime companion Cassandra Forrest. He is preceded in death by his parents Marie and Harold Sussman.

In the words of the great Raymond Sussman

BYE FOR NOW

A funeral service for Raymond will be held Wednesday, December 7, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM at I. J. Morris Funeral Directors, 1700 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11230. Following the funeral service will be a committal service from 1:15 PM to 1:45 PM at New Montefiore Cemetery, 1180 Wellwood Avenue, West Babylon, NY 11704.

Please join us via livestream at the link below.

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Please join the family for the repass from 3 pm - 8 pm at Thomasina's Catering Hall located at 205-35 Linden Blvd, Albans, NY 11412

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ijmorrisbrooklyn.com for the Sussman family.