Ray Sanow, 81, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. He was born on January 5, 1944 and was the son to Helen and Walt Sanow.

Ray lived in Weaverville, North Carolina, for thirty-one years. He graduated from Arizona State University and was a video and audio engineer in Hollywood. He worked for Merv Griffin productions before free-lancing. He won an Emmy Award for his work on the show "Mad About You" in 1994. In Asheville he attended the College for Seniors, learned how to play bridge and went on to become a Life Master at the game. Several years ago, he realized he was good at pickleball and became an avid player.

Ray is survived by his wife of forty-two years Ceil Sanow.

Online condolences may be sent to Ceil at www.blueridgefuneralservice.org

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ray's memory to the Asheville Humane Society https://www.ashevillehumane.org/donate/other-ways-to-give/.