My condolences to the family.  I just learned of Dr Schwartz  passing at a recent eye appt.   I was a patient of him for more than 30 years. I never met a nicer guy, friendly and full of energy. I am sure going to miss him. RIP.           Keith H.

We just found out last week that Dr. Ray past away.  I am so shocked and sad.  He was our optometrist for over 30 years.  There is no kinder or caring Dr.  I don't know anyone that can take his place.

My payers are with his family.  

My husband and I just learned of the passing of Dr. Schwartz. We were patients of his for 35 years. He was such a great doctor and an even more amazing human. We send our condolences to the family and his friends. Sincerely, Robert and Amy Balassone

I was shocked today to find out Dr. Schwartz passed.  I was one of his oldest patients.  I first saw him about 45 years ago.  Not many doctors of any sort hold onto their patients that long.  He was a lovely person,  always had a smile and was such a pleasure to know.  He will be missed by many and certainly by me.



I just found out about the death of Dr Schwartz. I've been a long time patient and my husband's been seeing him for over 30 years. We are so sorry for his loss. He was a gentle soul and a good man. He will be missed
Paul & Catherine Medina 

I just heard of his passing and was shocked as I saw him early this year as did my wife and daughter.  We had been patients of his for many years.  Simply put, he was the best.  As a person and a doctor we will miss him.  
Marc Shapiro
Darcy Shapiro 

To the Schwartz Family

Dr Schwartz has been my doctor for nearly 40 years.  We would comment on my patient file and how thick it was, showing the length of our patient/doctor relationship. 

He was such a helpful, kind, compassionate man and  a great professional.  I will miss him greatly.  

May God continue to comfort and keep the family in peace.  


Dr. Ray was the best fishing partner ever!  He sure did love to catch fish!  When I put him on a Clown Knife Fish and Peacock Bass on my lake, he was thrilled!  I'll miss our fishing trips up to Ocala, on the intracoastal, out in the Rybovich fishing boat,  on the west coast of FL and in the Keys.  Famous for your one liners "You Ain't Lyin'" and your love of tennis, you will be missed by me for your love of life.  I guess you won't need me to cut your hair anymore.  Thanks for the dancing at the Pavilion, the Republican events, the fishing, boating, parties, Broadway shows and for all the memories!  I miss you already.  RIP my beautiful friend. 

We will surely miss Dr Schwartz.  He was always so kind to myself and our entire family.  What i will miss most about him is how he always took the time to ask about all of us including health and what trips we were taking next.  When my daughter with down syndrome would come with my wife to her checkups, he was so patient and would speed up her visits as best he could with our daughter moving or talking in the background.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.  He will be missed dearly by our family.  We were his patients for over 20 years. 

Ray left us countless memories of a wonderful man and friend we all admire so much.
There was no mountain too high to ride, no wave  too big to challenge, no match he couldn’t win and no limit to enjoy and respect the beauty of nature that surrounded him.
I’ll be grateful for his friendship forever. 
Fly high Ray and keep smiling. 
Thank you for being such a good friend. 

Words can't really capture how I feel now about the loss of uncle Ray. The most immediate notion is one of deep gratitude. 

Ray provided me with many amazing experiences that were not really available to me at home. I remember the excitement of fishing, diving, and just playing in the ocean with my uncle. We had so many amazing times. His spirit captured the excitement of summer as he tirelessly took us to the keys, Disney World, movies, tennis and so much more. His spirit was one of happiness and dedication. 

Ray helped me cultivate a deep love for the ocean that we got to share as a family. He also helped me learn the value of keeping my word. I guess I still owe him in some way for the Phil Collins song bet that he and I made many many years ago. Thanks for the life lessons Ray, I wouldn't be who I am now without you. The smile on my face from this photo came from times with you. 

Ray you were there for me and the family on so many levels. Thanks for being you. You will be missed and are loved. My deepest condolences to my cousins - know that I am here at any time to be of assistance. 

Dear Schwartz Family,
Iam very sorry for loss of your brother Mr. Ray . I will miss him and his good work he did for me while I was staying with the late Deacon Jim on that vacation we had with you.  Although words cannot fully express the pain and sorrow I feel, please know that Iam  a here to offer our support in any way I  can. I share in your grief and offer our most sincere condolences to you and your loved ones.

Yours 
Simon Muhumuza. 


Deepest condolences to Janet, Billy, and all if the  Schwartz family. 
We will miss Dr. Ray. 

Dr. Ray  thank you for the support you rendered to our poor medical students in Uganda.  You gone too soon. We got to know you through your Saintly brother Deacon Jim Schwartz.  We know that God has the best for Ray. 
Rest in  Gods’ arms. 
Till we meet again. 

We are keeping in prayer for your family. 
In Christ , 
Sister Juliet  Ateenyi 

Many fond memories of Dr. Schwartz playing tennis at the Lake Worth Racquet and Swim club with his family and friends.  May he rest peacefully. Prayers to his family.

Stephan Esser MD

Throughout Ray’s life, he enjoyed a passion and love for tennis. If you were lucky enough to play on Ray’s team, you soon learned he was the best partner; supportive, encouraging, and always looking for the humor in any situation. Ray was a true gentleman, genuine and sincere, who always extended his shining spirit, light, smile, and grace onto his fellow players. We were all blessed from knowing his personality and character. I believe Ray’s coach is also most pleased, and has reserved a special court for us all to one day re-unite, and play on together, for eternity. 

When I was 14 years old Andrew and I became friends.   I met Ray shortly after that.  I was in need of work and Ray immediately gave me a job.   He always had something for me to do and even if he didn’t he always came up with something for me so that I could earn extra money.   After several years of working through the summers Andrew and I became great friends and Ray was like a second father to me.    For the last 30 years our family’s have grown together.   We have spent holidays together and spent summers diving in the keys.  He has helped me and my family in so many ways and always been there for everyone around him.    Ray was always happy and I can’t remember a time where he wasn’t smiling.   He had a contagious laugh and found joy in everything he did.   Words do not express how my family and I feel about him .   The world has lost a special man, one of the most special people I have ever known.     Thank you  for treating me like one of your own , for your guidance and for all of the memories.    
 Be with GOD.   With Love. 
  Evans , Kelly and Hyka MacDowell 

I'm so sorry for your loss Natalie and Andrew.
I will miss his smile, his great sense of humor and taking care of my eyes for close to 48 year.  Dr Schwartz you were the best and I feel blessed that my last appointment with you was the end of February this year.  


It was a pleasure knowing him in my lifetime. The fun and memories will always be there. I give my sincere condolences to his many friends and family.   Norma Hartz via Jamestown Pa

I am so incredibly sad to hear this news. I generally avoid going to the doctor!  However, I actually looked forward to my appointments with Dr. Schwartz. He was one of the kindest most understanding doctors I have ever known.  He had a wonderful smile and a great laugh.  We would chat about my horse and traveling.  My thoughts are with his family.

Godspeed, Dr. Schwartz!

So sad and shocked to hear of D. Schwartz's passing. He was my eye doctor for over 20 years. Because God blessed me with healthy eyes, after my retirement, I normally only saw him once a year for thorough exam. He and I had a spiritual connection the instant we met. Being we were both athlete, loved outdoors and less than 2 years apart, we always had lots to share.  My fondest  memory and will never forget every time he open the door for my exam he would always say " I've been looking forward to seeing that beautiful smiling face of yours" I would always reply back , "Look who's talking" When I was ready for cataract surgery he called me personally to give me much grateful and thankful advise.  He is and always will be a beautiful spirit. I will forever miss that kind, loving man Dr. Schwartz.

Dr Schwartz has been our Optometrist for a couple of decades. I am from Chicago and we talked a lot about our Midwest roots. He was sweet, kind and an excellent doctor. He will be missed.

Peggy and Bill Jupp 

Ray was an inspiration to many optometrists the arrived after him into Palm Beach County.  He loved his practice and all sports but
beloved tennis.  Having had a tennis scholarship in California he was always up for a game.   Though divorced, he always spoke fondly of his wife and family.  He will be dearly missed by qall of us who knew and loved him.  Rest in peace, you good and loyal friend.

Was so sorry to hear about Ray.  We meet in 1964 in Pensacola, and have been friends ever since. When we got to the squadron in 1965, We were room mates in Coronado, CA.  Ray was always turning up somewhere in southeast Asia, many laughs we had.  In about 1970 when is was stationed in Spain, Ray came over for a 2 week visit. I think we did about 5 or 6 countries ,we even were in Saint Peters on a Wednesday when the Pope came out to bless us. I could go on and on about my friend Ray, but will end it here. "Fair winds and following seas" My Friend.

Memories….
Tennis,  Florida Keys, Mexico,  French Open,  Connecticut , US Open, Wimbledon.
All of us were your “plus one” on the ride. It was always like a trip to a carnival that was in town with a fun house every one loved.
Legacy of great kids and great family.
An honorable and worthwhile life indeed.
Safe travels😢😢

Billy Layton

I bet we looked at 5,000 pictures over the past few Christmases.  It was always a fun time.  

My condolences go out to the family of Dr. Ray Schwartz. He was dedicated and committed to the profession of optometry.
When I graduated optometry college in 1983, he welcomed me to the Palm Beach County Optometric society with open arms. He also motivated me to open my own independent practice of optometry. For that I owe him thanks with all my heart.
I know he loved to play tennis 🎾 .He will show G-D some new strokes with the tennis racket. I know he had a great personality and was a comedian. I know he would want me to mention that he was the inventor of the Schwartz rubber boot.
I know he will be dearly missed by his friends and family. Rest in peace, Ray…………………. 

Your friend & colleague,
Dr. Alan Jones.

Uncle Ray was always testing out the new toys in Georgia. 

Hard day playing on the bobcat,  lol. We are going to miss him so much, especially this Thanksgiving. He would always get his coffee and newspaper in the morning's and talk to me while I started breakfast for everyone.

I am shocked to hear about Ray. He always put you in a good mood with his great smile
and character. I will really miss him.

Sending our condolences to his loved ones. Our family trusted our vision care to Dr. Schwartz for many years.  He was always happy and so friendly.  He loved his work, his family and his tennis game! 

The Sheehan Family

Thinking of the family at this time.  So many of us trusted our eyes to Dr. Schwartz.   Such dedication and knowledge in his field.  We trusted him so much.  We will all miss that smile and best advice for great vision.
Sincerely,
Joyce and Jim Russell
Jennifer and David Silverstein


Have known Ray for 30 years and we went on many fishing trips together and went to China and Latin America.  These trips with him I will always remember.  Ray always had a smile on his face.  He was great Optometrist and was always willing to give me advice. He will be greatly missed by his patients and colleagues.


Sandy Kaufman

Ray you will be truly missed. Thankfully I have fond memories of dining and dancing.  Your stories were the best. Especially the proud father moments you liked to share.  With sadness I say,
Rest in peace my friend. 

Oh, Ray, how I will miss you and our silly conversations. If only you had had a forehand. Buddy, do you mind if I call you buddy? I feel certain that I will be seeing you soon.

always wanted to be on his side of the tennis court, never an opponent...   triples won't be the same without that sweet smile, infectious laugh, consistent double-faults,  great story teller and biggest heart on clay.  You will be deeply missed Raymundo!   

So incredibly sorry to learn of the passing of Dr. Swartz!   My family and I had been going to him for almost 40 years.  He was not only a wonderful doctor,  but an incredible man.   I truly enjoyed my doctor visits and chatting with him about everything.   It was obvious that he loved his job and genuinely loved and cared for his patients!   He will be missed very much!!  Condolences to his entire family! 

I’m in total disbelief, and have a heavy aching heart when receiving an email from the office regarding Dr. Schwartz’s passing. He was one of the most wonderful, kind, phenomenal optometrist’s I have ever encountered. I moved to Florida in 2012 and started seeing Dr. Schwartz that year and I truly felt blessed that I got SO LUCKY in being his patient. Amen to everyone’s incredible stories regarding their memories with Dr. Schwartz… every single one was spot on. Sending healing thoughts and prayers to his family and I’m sure going to miss this one of a kind human being-
Much Love,
Lari & Teddy 

Dr. Schwartz was my doctor for over 30 years. A more caring, genuine person you will never find. He always had a smile on his face and a wonderful, friendly disposition. He will truly be missed by everyone who knew him. 

I got to meet Ray when he agreed to take a look at an out of the box business I started building technology operations in developing economic regions.  He traveled with me to China, Brazil, Chile and Columbia to see what I was up to and he took a leap of faith and invested.  I think the traveling to developing economic regions triggered his memories of being a fighter pilot in Vietnam.  I am a veteran myself and enjoyed talking with him about his experiences, one of which brought tears to his eyes.  We did not know each other before our travels.  We had the privilege of being strangers that met in strange places.  I hope the experience was as transcendental for him as it was for me.  I think of the experience and Ray often and fondly.  I was sad to hear of his passing.  Godspeed to all his family and loved ones.

We are so sorry to hear of Dr Schwartz’s passing. He was our eye doctor for almost 30 years. He always had that extra time to chat and care for us as persons and patients. 
He will be missed by all who knew him.

I’m sure he is riding his motorcycle on the big highway in heaven. 

God bless 

A truly fine man and consummate professional ......
I had the privilege of having him as my optometrist during the 2000's.
May GOD rest his soul and take him straight up to Heaven  where he can continue his good work .....

Very Sorry. Ray was a terrific man. Great eye care and a genuine kind person


Dr. Schwartz was my doctor for about 50 years. He always took his time to dial in the best prescription possible, every time. He was caring about the whole patient and was interested & supportive. 

He was also the go-to guy for removing small bits of metal, wood, glass, and so forth from the eyes, which was how my husband came to meet him. 

Proud of his family and quick with a joke. Happy, kind, active, and loved life. Dr. Schwartz will be remembered fondly.

My condolences to his family for the loss of this fine man.

What a wonderful caring sweet man, I had the pleasure of working for Dr Schwartz for 18 years what an honor.We were like a family unit at the office so many memories and good times we will always treasure he will truly be missed may God bless Natalie Andrew and his family love,Wendy 

I don’t know how many other people can say they’ve known their optometrist for literally their entire life, but Dr. Schwartz really watched my brother and I grow up over the years. Even after moving to Brooklyn I still came back to see him; he was truly one-of-a-kind and a genuinely sweet person, with top tier corny dad jokes too. I know his family must be hurting terribly right now, but please know that he helped so, so many people and you should be very proud. Much love from across the country <3 -The Cook Family

Dr. You will be missed ,God speed God will take care of you . 
The Welch family 

My cousins referred me to Dr. Schwartz back in 1981.  He had a little office in the back corner of the Palm Springs Plaza, with one receptionist.  You could not find a more caring, sensitive and wonderful doctor!  The man had the patience of a saint while trying to fit me for contact lenses.  After I married, my husband started seeing Dr. Schwartz.  He even enjoyed a few games of tennis with him.  My condolences to his family.  It is a sad loss of a gentleman and a wonderful human being.  Rest in peace.

My family have been patients of Dr Schwartz for 27 years.   We are saddened to hear of Dr Schwartz passing. He was an amazing caring person.    He will be greatly missed 
Keeping his family and staff in prayer 
Love and prayers 
David and Lori Wilkinson 

My family and I have been patients of Dr. Schwartz for years. I was heartbroken when I heard that he had passed. He was the best eye doctor ever. I always enjoyed my appointments with him. He was so full of life, so energetic and always made sure to ask about my parents. He was always in a good mood. I loved talking sports with him and hearing his tennis and pickleball stories. I know he was loved by so many people, including my family. He will be missed so much.

My husband and I have known Dr. Schwartz for over 20 years.  He was such a wonderful, energetic, thoughtful person.  He will be missed so very much by everyone.  We are so sad to hear of his passing.

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Dr. Raymond E. Schwartz

13 octubre, 1943 – 3 mayo, 2023

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