Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
BLOCKRAYMOND A., JR., age 82 passed away on October 25, 2013. He was predeceased by his loving parents Raymond and Ethel Block and sister Dorothy Breitmeyer. He will be sadly missed by Vera Halper, his many cousins and dear friends. Mr. Block was a founder and manager of Mayfair Athletic...
Read MoreI played for The Mafair Monarchs in the early 70's Mr.Block coached my team.He was very instrumental in developing my love for baseball. RIP
Stephen E Andress
June 03, 2024 | Other
Mr Block took my family under his wing and taught us step by step basketball. The rules and skills. I had my fair share of him yelling at me to think and you know better. Mayfair Monarchs was my life up until high school. I respected him as a coach and mentor. I played soccer, softball and basketball. I have sold many hoagies so we could go to Florida on the 12 hour train ride. Ms Vera and Mr Block did everything possible to educate the youth of Mayfair about sportsmanship, honestly and...
Danielle Founds Thompson
January 30, 2014 | Philadelphia, PA
We will miss you! RIP Mike loved you!
linda speziale
January 09, 2014 | Willow Grove, PA
Has anyone heard if anyone is continue ing the Monarchs organization
Glenn Brackett
December 04, 2013 | Levittown, PA
Wow..shocked and saddened to hear this! Both my children played for the Monarchs..my daughter and son. I remember Mr. Block's willingness to be at practices and pass on his knowledge of basketball for the kids to improve their games! I know that if other team families were made aware, they'd express the same sadness as me. Deep condolences to his family!
December 02, 2013
Wow..shocked and saddened to hear this! Both my children played for the Monarchs..my daughter and son. I remember Mr. Block's willingness to be at practices and pass on his knowledge of basketball for the kids to improve their games! I know that if other team families were made aware, they'd express the same sadness as me. Deep condolences to his family!
Karen Moylan
December 02, 2013 | Phila., PA
Mr. Block taught me the importance of playing as a team member, he was the most amazing coach I ever had the privilege to play for. He had an amazing heart, and dedication to his girls and the sport.
November 26, 2013
I received a call some 20 years ago from this elderly gentleman telling me that he was referred to me and asked if I could entertain a group of children for his neighborhood Christmas party that he had every December 27th. For those of you that don't know me, my name is Lou Pinto A.K.A. Bubbles Louie the Clown. That's how I met Mr. Ray Block. Throughout the years no matter what day December 27th fell on I would go over Mr. Block's house and entertain all of his "Kids". These were kids from...
Bubbles Louie the Clown
October 29, 2013
To a truly remarkable man. You were so mild and yet influenced so many. I hope you realized how many people you influenced.
Peggy Kavanagh
October 28, 2013 | Philadelphia, PA