Raymond "Ray" Philipp

PHILIPP, RAYMOND, "RAY", 50 - Went home to be with the Lord October 15, 2008. He was a resident of Waterford for 19 years. He was the beloved husband and best friend of 23 years to Joanne (nee Paciocco) of Waterford. Loving and devoted father to Jessica and Raymond Jr., Waterford. He is survived by his supportive mother Sharon Philipp (nee Needham) of Lumberton. Ray was a great brother to Robert Philipp of Lumberton, Pete Ortiz of Berlin and Ricky DeMarco of Millville. He is also survived by his Sisters-in-law Linda Harris of Voorhees, Donna Paciocco of CA, Carmen and Mark Douglas of Blackwood, and Vickie and William Richardson of Collingswood. Ray was also a wonderful uncle to seven nieces and nephews. Ray served in the US Navy CB division for six years. He was a proud employee of the NJ State Dept. of Transportation, Hammonton Division for 27 years. He was a former "Sergeant of Arms" with the South Jersey Youth Football, "Jersey Pines", the private chauffer to the Sisters of St. Joseph's convent in Hammonton, and a proud "Dance Dad" to his children for seven years. Relatives and friends are invited to Ray's visitation on Saturday, October 18, 2008 from 8:30am to 10:00am at the LeRoy P. Wooster Funeral Home, 441 White Horse Pike. Atco, NJ (856)767-0539. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30am at St. Anthony R.C. in Waterford, NJ. Interment will follow at Greenmount Cemetery in Hammonton. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that contributions in Ray's memory be made to Commerce Bank, 305 White Horse Pike, Atco, NJ Acct # 2762389241 in the name "Jessica and Raymond Philipp" for their continued education. For more information or to e-mail condolences please visit: www.lpwoosterfuneralhome.com.