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Raymond O'Hara Obituary

O'HARA, Raymond Patrick 76, of St. Petersburg, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, at his residence. He was born in Yonkers, NY and came here in 1969, from Peekskill, NY. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Betty J.; daughters, Mary Jo Woodward, Karen O'Hara both of St. Petersburg, Colleen Kralj of Warrenville, SC; 1 son, Oaksin O'Hara of St. Petersburg; 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; and his faithful companion Chester. He was predeceased by his grandson Jesse O'Hara. A Celebration Of his Life will be 2-5 pm Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at the family's residence. Interment at Bay Pines National Cemetery. The family requests memorials to Suncoast Hospice Silver Team 5771 Roosevelt Blvd. Clearwater, FL 33760. Online memorial and guest book at www.gunterfuneralhome.com. E. Dale Gunter Funeral Home St. Petersburg 727-528-2880

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Oct. 23, 2009.

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Jamie Church-Curtis

October 27, 2009

Sorry to hear about Ray. He was a great neighbor. Always made sure that I wasn't getting into trouble. Just like Krissy says, Ray is probably sitting next to my Pop Pop right now.

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Janice & Bill Trammell

October 27, 2009

Betty -
We are sorry to hear of Ray's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Your MSJ classmates sympathize with you in your grief and are praying for you also.

Kris and Jerry Guidice

October 26, 2009

To the entire O'Hara Family,
We are so sadden to hear of the loss of Ray, Cookie Man, We just found out as we looked through the paper. Ray was full of stories for Mikey about his Pop Pop. Mike loved listening to him as he ate the cookies he got from Ray. You will be miss but your memories will live on. I know you are probably talking to Pop Pop right now and filling him in on all the family members he never got to met. Especially my Mikey. Thanks Ray.

October 26, 2009

To Betty and the O'Hara family.. I am saddened as I just found about your loss. What an amazing man Ray was.. Irreverent yet thoughtful and caring and so funny.. He did so much for me and he will be missed.

Your neighbor, Meg

October 25, 2009

To the Oakie and the o'Hara family,
We are sorry for your loss and know that your fond memories will help you through this sad time.
Craig & Joan Tippey

Ann, Ray and Josh Prosek

October 24, 2009

Betty, Mary Jo, and Karen, and all,
I am so sorry to hear of Ray's passing. I know there is an emptiness in your hearts now, missing him so much. But he is at rest. God saw that there was no cure and saw him suffering and growing tired, so He sent his angels to bring him home. He is now at peace and having a great reunion in Heaven.
Ann, Ray and Josh Prosek
Snellville, GA

Ellen Williamson

October 24, 2009

My deepest sympathy for all of Ray's family. I can remember the first time i met him, always so funny. Once when Ray and Betty came to Huntsville to visit us, we went out dancing and drinking and his chair he was in kept going down to almost the floor and we could not stop laughing, how he made the chair do that i don't know. Remember Betty you and I went home. We had some very good times with Ray. I also remember how he would take his teeth out, such a wonderful funny Ray. When i saw him at Josephine's funeral, it was like ole times, he hugged me and told me he loved me and it was like we were still brother-in-law and sister-in-law. I have never forgotten the Aloonian family. You all are still close to my heart. Ray is at peace now and he will be so missed by his loved ones. God Bless Ray's family.My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Ellen

Darrell & Rita Ritter

October 24, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Brittany Robinson

October 23, 2009

I'll always remember Gpa Ray as the man who made me never want to eat shrimp cocktail EVER again!! :-) I was probably 5-6 yrs old and our family had a party and he decided that he wanted to show me something he thought was funny, right by my favorite shrimp cocktail bowl.. He reached for a shrimp and before I was going to get one, as he went to put it in his mouth he slipped his teeth out and started laughing!! I think every scream in my soul and tear in my body flew out at that moment! Needless to say, I did not eat any more shrimp! :-) He always was the trickster and from that night on, everytime I saw him, I was always being surprised with something he thought was hilarious and I thought was so not! haha :-) He is deeply missed and my love and condolences go out to everyone in our extended family.

October 23, 2009

To the O'Hara family,I would like to offer my condolences on the loss of your father.

Chris and Big Mac

Dale & Dolly Gunter, E. Dale Gunter Funeral Home

October 23, 2009

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