Ray is a life long resident of Rhode Island. He graduated from Cornell University's Hotel Management School in 1956. For the next 25 years Ray served as manager of some of the most famous Hotels of that era. They included such famous names as: The Fontainebleau, Miami Beach; The Castaway's, North Miami; The Biltmore, Providence; and The Viking Hotel, Newport, RI. In 1987 Ray 'retired' from hotel management.

In 1988 he opened his own night club"12th Caesar" which was swiftly joined by two other's; "Tramps" and Planet Mars. Simultaneously, he also owned and operated other small businesses. Finally, in 2003 he became joint owner of Action Auto Parts where he is still actively involved.

Along with his numerous business endeavors, Ray was very active throughout the local community. For over 30 years, Ray has been an active Board member of The Association of Retired Persons of Rhode Island. He has served as their Board President for over 25 years. In addition to his community work, Ray has been actively involved within Rhode Island's political scene for over 25 years.

In 1989 the Imperial Court System first came to the New England area. It began as The Imperial Court of New England. In 1992 the original Court of New England was dismantled and the Imperial Court of Rhode Island at Providence was born. Ray's philanthropic endowment paid for both Coronation 1 and 2.

Since starting ICRI off on the right foot, Ray has been awarded numerous titles in thanks for his support and his work within the Court and community. Among others, Ray has been titled: The Golden Prince; and Godfather for Life. In 2006 Ray ascended as Emperor 14 and in 2011 he was named Imperial Brother to Empress Nicole the Great, Queen Mother of the America's.