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Raymond Didinger Obituary
April 8, 1923 - Jan. 22, 2009
Raymond George Didinger, 85, Sarasota, formerly of Philadelphia, Pa., died Jan. 22, 2009.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Toale Brothers Funeral Homes Colonial Chapel. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Toale Brothers Colonial Chapel.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Marie; a son, Raymond R., of Philadelphia; grandchildren David and Kathleen; and great-granddaughters Haley and Kaitlyn.
Mr. Didinger was the son of the late Raymond E. and Margaret Didinger. He served as a navigator on a B-24 bomber during World War II. He continued to serve in the Air Force Reserve until 1983, retiring with the rank of major. He worked for the Welded Tube Company of America, based in Philadelphia and Chicago, as vice president of Engineering for 30 years, He retired in 1988.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Church of the Incarnation in Sarasota.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Chuck H
February 7, 2009
Warm Summer Sun
Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,
Good night, good night.
By Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)
The Poetry Foundation
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Brian Morley
January 26, 2009
Ray, deepest condolences to you and your family. He sounded like a great guy.
Mr. Didinger...RIP & Go EAGLES!
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