Ray L. "Raphael" Gentile, Jr.

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