Ray Liotta Passes
Ray Liotta died in his sleep on Wednesday night, May 25th, or early Thursday, in the Dominican Republic. He was 67.
MAYOR FIGUEIREDO’S STATEMENT ON RAY LIOTTA’S DEATH
Township of Union
“I was devastated to hear of Ray Liotta’s passing earlier today. He will leave a void heavy on the hearts of those who knew him,” stated Mayor Manuel Figueiredo. Ray was not just an immensely talented actor, but he was also a Union High School Class of 1973 graduate.
Ray Liotta, 67, was born in Newark and grew up in the Township of Union. Ray was adopted at the age of six months by Mary and Alfred Liotta. His mother was Township Clerk, and his father was an auto parts store owner and the president of a local Democratic club.
In 1993, Ray was inducted into the Union High School Hall of Fame, showcasing his accomplishments. Later that year, Liotta participated in the Township’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony in December.
“Ray was an extraordinary talent whose remarkable performances left a mark on the screen.” stated Mayor Figueiredo, “May he rest in peace.”
Some of his memorable roles included “Goodfellas” (1990) and “Field of Dreams” (1989). His recent big-screen roles included “Noah Baumbach’s Marriage Story” (2019), Steven Soderbergh’s “No Sudden Move” (2021), and Alan Taylor’s “The Many Saints of Newark” (2021).
Photo courtesy of Union Town Historical Society
