Raymond R. Hann of Westhampton Dies March 6

Raymond R. Hann of Westhampton died peacefully on March 6 at his home in Westhampton. He was 76.

Born to Vernon and Ellenor Hann on November 10, 1948, he was a lifelong resident of Westhampton. After graduating from high school, he attended Suffolk County Community College, earning a degree in mechanical engineering prior to joining the family business, RG Hann & Son Inc., where he worked until retirement.

A beloved member of the Westhampton community, he devoted much of his free time throughout his life to several local groups including volunteering with the chain gang at the local Westhampton Beach Hurricanes football games for over three decades.

He was an active member of the Westhampton Fire Department for 21 years, while also serving as fire commissioner for 25 years.

An accomplished wood carver and artist, he was the recipient of many Ward World Championship Wildfowl Carving Competition ribbons in Ocean City, Maryland, placing first, second and third for his decorative decoys.

He was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church of Westhampton Beach, where he served as a trustee and deacon.

He was an avid racing enthusiast. RG Hann sponsored many modified race cars, and he spent many weekends at Riverhead Raceway with the pit crew. Another great passion included being a lifelong New York Yankees superfan.

“Raymond’s generous and kind spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew him,” his family said.

He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Maura and her three children, Brian, Kelly and Courtney Crowley; and three grandchildren, Brian, Axl and Dax; his sisters, Janet Hann and Ellen Brenner (William); her brother, La Mont (Karen); her nieces Lisa (Rob), Marie (Vinny), Jennifer and Jamie; and her nephew Jason; and her great-nieces, Alyssa, Sara and Gabriella.

In lieu of flowers, donations to East End Hospice (eeh.org) would be appreciated by the family.