Ray L. "Raphael" Gentile, Jr.
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Ray L. "Raphael" Gentile, Jr., 80, of Atglen, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 10th, surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Cora Mae (Benner) Gentile, with whom he shared 41 years of marriage.
Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late D. Margaret (Porreca) and Raphael L. Gentile, Sr.
An area resident his entire life, he was a 1952 graduate of the Scott High School. Ray served honorably during the Korean War as a Private in the Army from 1954 to 1956.
Ray was employed by the former Bell Telephone for 30 plus years and he served a short time as District Justice. He was a member of the St. Malachi Church.
Ray was a member of the L.G.M. and raised the first flag. He was a member of the Boy Scout Troop #74 and was an Eagle Scout and member of the Order of the Arrow.
He is survived, in addition to his wife, by his children: Debra L. Gentile-Wood of Ephrata, David L. Gentile, fiancée of Lyn Henderson, of Kirkwood, Deanna L. Gentile of St. Louis, Donald L. Gentile, husband of Mary, of Coatesville; stepchildren, Daryl T. Fling, husband of Tonya, of Coatesville, Brian H. Fling, husband of Dee, of Coatesville, Sondra F. Tarter, wife of William, of Parkesburg; five grandchildren, two great grandchildren and seven step grandchildren; and siblings, Marietta Mann of Coatesville and Vicki Nunemaker, wife of Robert, of Sadsbury Twp.
The Memorial Service will be held on Friday, August 15, 2014 at 11 AM at the St. Malachi Church, 76 St. Malachi Rd., Cochranville, PA 19330 followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. The visitation will be at the Church from 9 until 11 AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Boy Scouts. Checks can be made out to "CCCBSA" and mailed to Chester County Council, BSA, Attn: Friends of Scouting, 504 S. Concord Rd, West Chester, PA 19382
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
David and family
To the entire Gentile family I am so very sorry for the loss of Ray. We have a bunch of great memories of "Pop-Pop" Gentile.Thoughts and prayers going to you all.
To all of you..
I am so very sorry for your loss. I hope you find peace in all your wonderful memories. May you find comfort in each other and the love you share as a family. My thoughts are with you all.
Wendy Oas
atten: Marrietta Mann
So sorry for your loss, sending my condolences from an old school mate. Do you remember me, Billie Quigley. Are you in touch with any of our old school mates ? Contact me @ 717-394-2856, would love to hear from you at your convenience. Again my condolences. Thank You, Billie
To Gentile family
I knew Ray from his long association with Boy Scout Troop 74 in Coatesville. He was a Jr. leader under Scoutmaster John Harley from whom I learned of Ray's reputation as an eager scout. He served with me as an adult leader of the troop from 1966 and years following. I have just the fondest memories of Ray, Bob Thomas, and other adults sharing scouting with the youth of Coatesville. We spent weeks and weekends together at Camp Horseshoe with the troop and with Order of the Arrow functions. One of the great memories with Ray and scouting was the week of wilderness canoeing we did in Canada in the summer of 1971. RIP and may the Great Scoutmaster be with us until we meet again.
To: Marietta and family
Dear Marietta and family, We were saddened to hear of the loss of your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rosemary Rice and family.
Deepest Sympathy
Mrs. Gentile
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Judy Evans Carman