Raymond Pinder Obituary
Relatives, friends and members of any associations Ray was involved in may call at WACKERMAN FUNERAL HOME, Rhawn St & Verree Rd, Fox Chase Sunday eve. from 7 - 9 P.M. There will also be a Viewing on Monday morning from 9 - 10:30 A.M., followed by Services at Memorial Presbyterian Church of Fox Chase, 7902 Oxford Ave at 11 A.M. Int. at Hillside Cemetery, Roslyn PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Raymond's name can be sent to his Church, to The American Heart/Stroke Assn or The Sunday Morning Breakfast Assn.
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Joseph Dino Sciorillo
November 21, 2007
Dear Ray,
You will always be in my heart and prayers. You took a piece of me with you. Until we meet again.
Love, Dino
Kenneth Pinder
November 20, 2007
My dear brother Raymond,
It's been a year since you left us,and I just wanted you to know that your entire family misses you terribly.We were always so competitive in life and I miss that everyday.It has been very hard for me to adjust, as it was a very heart wretching decision that had to be made.Ray you were always so kind and generous to all those you came in contact with,and I know that your generosity was sincere. You have touched so many lives while you were with us,and I know that that continue's even though you are gone.
I hope you realize how much I loved you,and how proud we were of you.I thank God for the time that he gave us with you,and now I am so happy to know that you are at peace, and there are no more struggles for you because you are with our wonderful Heavenly Father.
We will be thinking of you today and always,as we keep your spirit alive here on earth.You were such a Loving Brother,Son,and Friend
Until we all get to Heaven to be with our loved ones,I say Peace little brother, your with God,and you have fought a good battle.
We Love and miss you
Kenneth
June Augustino
November 19, 2007
With the 1st anniversary of my brother Raymond's passing (11/22/07), I took the opportunity to re-read all of the messages that were sent to us. I would like to thank all of you who wrote such kind and loving messages to our family. Raymond is truly missed by all of us! There is not a day that goes by that we do not think about him. I am sure that he is also missed by all of you who had the pleasure of knowing Raymond as a friend or co-worker.
In memory of Raymond, I would ask all of you to say a prayer for him on the 22nd.
Thank you again for all of your kind and comforting words.
Ray, I miss you very much and I love you very much, you were a wonderful brother - things are just not the same without you.
Until we see each other again . . .
Love, June
Barb & Pete Roach
December 13, 2006
Ray was my Uncle. I have many memories of him, from early on teasing with fun to teaching me in Sunday School class Psalm 23. I will miss you and your special spirit, Uncle Ray, you are now free of pain and with Jesus, little Grandmom and Uncle Jim. We will see each other again. The family and Dino are always in me and my husband's prayers.
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Elisa Gorton
December 1, 2006
With my deepest sympathy.
Elisa R. Gorton, R.H.I.A., M.A.H.S.M.
Loretta Miller
December 1, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kathryn E. Starr
November 30, 2006
My thoughts and prayers go out to Ray's partner, family and loved ones. Their loss is also our loss (Class of 1980, Temple U. + many colleagues in the HIM field). He made many contributions for the health care field and as evident by the many colleagues and friends who loved him, he was just a ‘great guy’. I am only sorry that I didn't have a chance to see more of him over the past years. He will be missed.
Darice Grzybowski
November 30, 2006
Ray --I will miss your smile and laugh and witty comments. We have lost a true friend. Your integrity, passion, intelligence, and love of the health information management profession will always be remembered. I always enjoyed working and talking with you and we shared so many good discussions and presentations together. You will be missed -- God's Blessings to your and your family.
Karen Kushto
November 30, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Ray was a very special person and a pleasure to work with both at Parkview and Holy Redeemer.
Cathy Barnes
November 29, 2006
Ray was such an inspiration to so many and he was my mentor on the American Health Information Management Association Board of Directors. His wit, sincerity, and love of life will be remembered by all of his colleagues forever. My first memory of meeting Ray was at our annual convention in Philadelphia where he led everyone in doing the Mummers' strut - such fun times they were. We all loved him. My deepest sympathy to Ray's family and Joe.
Joanne Piccione
November 29, 2006
Anyone who was lucky enough to have known Ray was blessed. He was a great person and I feel honored to have had him as my boss and friend.
He will be sadly missed.
Aranka Mezei
November 29, 2006
Ray was the BEST boss!
He took care of people and was always there when we needed him ...whether it was professionally or personally.
I miss him very much,
Peace in God, with love,
Merida Johns
November 28, 2006
My deepest sympathy to Ray's family on the loss of this wonderful person. Ray was a member of the AHIMA Board of Directors when I served the association as its president. I appreciated Ray's professional commitment, insight, honesty, and advice during my tenure. From a personal perspective, I enjoyed the friendship that Ray extended to me throughout the years and especially enjoyed his humor and fun-loving spirit. Ray is sadly missed but will always be fondly remembered.
Kenneth Pinder
November 28, 2006
To All The Friends,Associates,Church Members,Cat Fancier's & Medical Colleague's.I am Kenneth P Pinder,one of Ray's remaining older Brother's. I would just like to Thank You All from the bottom of my heart for the outpouring of Love and Well Wishes.I have enjoyed reading your greeting's and your expierence's with Ray,I too worked with him throughout his life,and like you all have stated he was well Loved and respected.Ray will live on because of the Love we have for him in our hearts.Ray was a very special brother to his sister's and brother's and I know that a small piece of our hearts are missing from us,and that is because we sent it with him when he left us behind,he will always have the love of us with him,but the greatest love that encompasses him now is that of Our Beloved Lord & Savior Jesus Christ,and I know that I can face tomorrow,Because He Lives He Lives Within My Heart. God Bless you my "Little Brother",I will see you again.
Michelle Wieczorek
November 28, 2006
Having known Ray...even for a short time...was a life altering experience! He was a colleague, a true professional, and a friend. He will be missed by all who's life he touched.
Margaret Skurka
November 28, 2006
Here's to you Ray! I enjoyed our AHIMA board work together, the annual meetings, all the hard work, and all the fun times. You were a wonderful HIM professional and the profession has lost a strong advocate. The HIM profession is lucky to have had you in its midst.
Side bar: What a great dancer you were!!!
May God be with you and your family, friends and all loved ones during this most difficult time.
Love always,
Margaret
Karen Hansen
November 28, 2006
With my deepest sympathy and prayers
Joseph McLaughlin
November 27, 2006
To all the Friends and Family of Raymond.
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Last chance,
Surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.
There will always be another day to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"
But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.
Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved ones tight.
So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,
That you didn't take that extra time for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.
So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear
Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes, you'll have no regrets about today.
Remember those left behind.
Ray would want it that way.
God bless.
Joseph M.McLaughlin
Julia Plaster
November 27, 2006
What an amazing man with an even more amazing heart. As another product of Pinder my heart was broken to hear of his passing. Ray took me under his wing when I was still an HIT student and helped me get my first job. He will be missed but be assured that his memory will live on in the hearts of those he touched.
Jane Sidebotham
November 27, 2006
Ray, Ray, Ray,
What can I say, he was so many things to so many people. He brought enthusiasm, fun, creativity, compassion and a wealth of knowledge into the workplace and into a friendship. He demonstrated generosity and appreciation to those who worked with him. He was a vessel of God's blessing to many.
He's in a better place now, seeing his Savior face to face, and there is no better place than that. Part of me thinks that God's gain is our loss, but that isn't true. To have had a friend / manager as Ray was in your life, is to have been really blessed...and that's our gain. Ray always left a place better than he found it...in fact a whole lot better! Keep Ray's Sonshine and legacy alive by being a blessing to others and choosing to leave it better than you found it. He would want it no other way.
Dianne Willard
November 27, 2006
I worked with Ray on several committees through AHIMA. He had a zest for life and you could always hear his laughter. His vibrant spirit will not be forgotton. My prayer are with Ray's family.
Karen Youmans
November 27, 2006
I, too, was very fortunate and privileged to serve with Ray on the AHIMA Board of Directors. We shared many laughs as well as great discussions. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and close loved ones.
Mike Green
November 27, 2006
Ray was instrumental in developing my HIM career. He was a mentor and an excellent person who allowed me to grow as a Holy Redeemer Employee.
Patty Thierry Sheridan
November 27, 2006
Ray made me laugh often. He was funny and enjoyed life to the fullest. He cared deeply about the health information management profession and stood up for issues that were important to him. He touched many with his passion for life and his profession and will be missed. My thoughts are with his family today.
Paula Lawlor
November 27, 2006
My prayers and thoughts are with Joe and the family-- I first met Ray in 1980 at Temple. We studied together-we laughed together- we got in trouble together- we graduated together--We have spent the last 25 years doing the same---- We all loved this man and his life- He will never be forgotten!-But he will surely be missed----
Mary Mike Pavoni
November 27, 2006
Ray was a charming, funny, smart, kind person. He was a contributor to the HIM profession as a leader and author. We will miss him in our society.
Deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Jean Clark
November 27, 2006
I work with Ray many years through the American Health Information Management Association and had last seen him right before his illness. He was in such good spirits and positive about his new job with the VA. He was a great contributor to our HIM profession. He will be missed. My deepest sympathy to all his family.
Maria Fitzgerald
November 27, 2006
To Ray family: Ray leaves you after a life well lived and after making a difference by touching the hearts of so mamy people. He was a wonderful son, friend and co-worker. I am grateful to God that he was part of my life. My God confort you and know that he will allways be in all hearts!
Rita Bowen
November 27, 2006
I enjoyed time spent in AHIMA functions with Ray. He was a true professional who displayed energy and enthusiam for each task he was assigned. I truely appreciated the encouragement he gave to me and other HIM professionals
Robin James
November 27, 2006
Intelligent, funny, loving,genuine caring,sincere, full of life, committed, passionate, loyal, brave ... and the list could go on and on. Ray was truly a pleasure as an adoptive boss and friend. While I didn't work directly for Ray (the Atlas girls were squatters in his department) he always treated us as though we were his kids. He started every day with a smile and a "good morning" to the entire department as he made his rounds. He made everyone feel special and appreciated, which was rare for someone in his position. His door was always open. Holidays and department events were especially fun because they had a "pinch of Pinder" added. He will always have a special place in my heart.
My thoughts and prayers are with Rays loved ones. Take solace in the fact that he was so loved while he was with us on earth and will never be forgotten.
Deb Shank
November 27, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of celebration of Ray's life. Ray touched so many people in his life with his contagious enthusiasm and "can do" attitude. It was a great pleasure to have worked with him.
ELEANOR SZYCHULSKI (P.O.P.)
November 27, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
JoAnn Genovese
November 27, 2006
I have many fond memories of times spent with Ray over the years. He was a wonderful person, a good friend and a fantastic judge. The cat fancy is going to really miss him.
My thoughts and prayers are with Joe and all of Ray's family.
peggi G.
November 26, 2006
Ray was an inspiration to all of us who came within his sphere of influence. I first met him at Parkview Hospital when he was still a student at Community. He was so excited to be working in his chosen field that those of us who just "had a job in a hospital" were curious as to why he had such enthusiasm and he lured us into the H.I.M. world. When one of us started the program, he was more enthusiastic and excited than the new student.
Ray could always be counted on to help when it was needed and to tease unmercifully whether you liked it or not. His devotion to family, church and spirituality was legend. He was a leader who was followed by choice, not by force. The best testament to this man's virtues is the long list of friends that kept in touch through all the years. The proof is in the people. Get poppin' up there Ray. Say Hi to Mr. Eberly and all the other passed members of the Parkview family. They must have greeted you with open arms and hearty pats on the back that welcomed you home. Try not to start any harassment cases up there, those angels can get touchy some times.
Goodbye Ray, they don't make many as good as you.
POP - Peggi G.
Beth Payne
November 26, 2006
To Ray's family and friends,
I would like to say how sorry I am to hear about his passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Ray hired me as a file clerk at HRH when I was an HIT student. He gave me a wonderful opportunity and took a chance on me. When I graduated, he promoted me, taking an even bigger chance on me and giving me another wonderful opportunity. I am proud to say that I'm a P.O.P (Product of Pinder)!!!
He was a great person to work for; besides being a great leader, he was a fun guy too!! I smile when I remember all the great times at HRH... he would bring us Krispy Kreme donuts on snow days, and Sees candies and Wilbur Buds just to make us smile, we had special event parties every other month, and birthday celebrations to acknowledge everyone's special day, he even took the time to decorate the office so beautifully for every holiday... I could go on and on. He made it so nice to come to work; he was truly one of a kind!!
I hope knowing that he meant so much to so many people is a comfort to you in your time of grief.
God Bless,
Beth Payne
Bob & Pat Pinder
November 26, 2006
We all loved Raymond.He had such class and charm. His love of Mom and his family and how he cared for us all. We know the Lord and Jimmy and little gramom welcomed him into their loving arms. We will all be together soon walking the golden streets of Heaven. Ray and Jimmy will be waiting for us all. Our hearts are with all the family. Bob and I wish we could be with you all but you are in our hearts.See you soon brother. we love you God Bless Bob and Pat. Psalm 23
Karen Marshall
November 26, 2006
Ray was a great boss. We all enjoyed his great talent and energy. We were a true family at work thanks to Ray for making us laugh. I will miss him.
Karen Marshall
Betty Intravaia
November 26, 2006
Reminder all the good times and memories of your son/brother and he will live forever in your heart. He was loved by many as well as be missed. He was a good person. You should be proud. God Bless!
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