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Raymond O’Toole Obituary
Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Elizabeth O'Toole; his siblings, Elizabeth Smith, Mary Lou O'Toole, Harry O'Toole and Dorothy Reiss; and his niece, Kelly O'Toole.
He is survived by his loving brother, Jack O'Toole and his wife, Jean; dear friends, Joseph and Christine Puryear; and his many nieces, nephews and friends.
Raymond, a U.S. Navy veteran, was a man of great Catholic faith. He tended to his 35 acres and drove dump trucks for a friend's business, well into his 70s. He loved animals and was ever-present for his beloved family, whom he adored and was adored in return.
O'TOOLE - Friends and family of Raymond J. O'Toole Jr., who died Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, at BRUSCO-FALVO FUNERAL HOME, 214 Virginia Ave., Pittsburgh (Mount Washington).
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3, at Mary Queen of Peace Parish, St. Mary of the Mount Church, 403 Grandview Ave., Pittsburgh, immediately followed by military honors by VFW Post 5111. Burial to follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Butler County Humane Society at butlercountyhs.org/make-a-donation/memorial-donations.
For more information, please visit www.bruscofalvo.com.
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Stephen Hanczar
February 3, 2025
Dearest Raymond... a very kind, giving devout Catholic. He granted my wife, Shelley and I a special place within his life, joy and joke telling. I will always think of Ray any time the TV weather forecasters show "Slippery Rock" on the map. We would have great concern for Raymo when the weather would be extremely hot, terrible frigid or blizzard-like. And we knew his close friend Joe, like a brother, would look over him. We now know Our Lord is now his keeper for Raymond was not ever a "lost sheep". Love you Raymo!
Fran Hensler
February 2, 2025
Before I became ill I would see Ray at daily Mass. We never talked much but he would often ask me how I was doing and then ask how old I was. I would answer 81 and then he would proudly say, "I'm 90"
Mark D. Gaffey
February 2, 2025
I shared many masses sitting beside or behind Ray. I will miss him.
Janie
February 1, 2025
I met Ray many years ago and always enjoyed talking to him. My sympathies to his family-he will be missed by many..
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