The Ray Tye Medical Aid Foundation

From Dear Friends, Both Old And New

admin — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 14:59:12 +0000

My father (Red Auerbach) admired and respected him for his principles, his loyalty and for who he was, a man of integrity. There are few people that one can point to and say “my life is better because I knew this person.” Ray was one of those people – one of a kind. Ray was larger [...]

From Ray’s Family And Extended Family

admin — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:05:45 +0000

My dad was a wonderful man and father. He was always there when I needed him. He instilled many qualities in me such as being responsible, caring and understanding. The most wonderful quality I have gained from him is to give to others, especially those not as fortunate as we are. [...]

From People Who Worked For Or With Ray

admin — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:54:42 +0000

I always looked forward to sitting next to Ray at Industry events and discussing the problems of the world and how to solve them. Besides our close friendship, he was sort of like my second father, and was very special to me. There was no one in our industry that was more loved [...]

From Organizations That Ray Supported

admin — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:54:20 +0000

He was indeed God’s gift. He was a true friend to all who came in contact with him. His caring for the well being of people in need along with his great modesty, distinguished him as a most admirable human being. I wonder if there are many people left in the world like Ray Tye. I once read that [...]

Memorial Tributes

admin — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 13:39:56 +0000

In harmony with the solemn spirit of the day, poignant words rang out as family members and friends offered final tributes and personal reflections that emphasized the depth and breadth of the influence A. Raymond Tye had on their lives. While pounding rain and powerful winds raged outside, gentle tears fell inside Congregation Mishkan Tefila, as [...]

Stories Of A Man Who Looked At The Poor And Saw Himself

admin — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:49:11 +0000

The Boston Globe – By Kevin Cullen The rain was relentless, biblical almost, and you half-expected an ark to pull up outside Congregation Mishkan Tefila in Chestnut Hill. But there could have been an earthquake yesterday, and they still would have shown up, the people whose cars spilled out of the parking lot, all along Hammond [...]

Ray Tye Knew The True Spirit Of Charity

admin — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:29:14 +0000

The Boston Herald, By Joe Fitzgerald The extensive coverage of Ray Tye’s death was not only richly deserved, but richly ironic, too, since he was careful not to exalt himself while funneling millions of dollars to people and causes that touched his heart. Over the years, on so many occasions, he would call here after reading about [...]

An Amazing Surgery In Honor of An Amazing Man

admin — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:59:09 +0000

By Camille Condon, Director, International Office, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Mary Leach, Director of Public Affairs, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Twelve year-old Andrea smiles as she tries on eyeglasses in Mass. Eye and Ear’s Optical Shop. The fact that she can wear glasses at all is impressive—up until a few weeks ago the girl [...]

REMEMBERING RAY TYE

admin — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:22:58 +0000

My husband, Ray Tye, died as he lived – in peace and with great dignity. I held him in my arms as he took his final breath on this earth and I will hold him in my heart and in my memories forever. He will carry me forward with the firm purpose of continuing his legacy. You will read [...]

UPDATE: The Egyptian Twins

admin — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:20:34 +0000