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GEORGE RATH Obituary

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GEORGE W. III, March 16, 2015. Loving son of George W. Jr. and Judith A. (nee Foley), dear brother of Colin M., grandson of Gloria D. Swinburn, the late John C. Foley, George W. Sr. and Mary (nee Yeager); also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Viewing Monday 6:30 P.M. to 8 P.M. at THE EDWARD J. PETNER FUNERAL HOME (Family Owned and Operated), 6421 Frankford Ave. at Levick St. Christian Burial Service 8 P.M. Interment private.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Mar. 20, 2015.

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Gloria Mehler

March 16, 2018

My godson, I think of you often and miss you. My favorite photo is my giving you a bath in the sink and we were both laughing. Hope you have found peace & happiness, love you.

July 9, 2017

I think of you every day, all the times we laughed and cried togetther. You will never be truly gone, to me you are always near, I talk to you often and I know that you can hear. I miss seeing you and hearing your voice but I know someday soon we will be together again. I Love You George, Rest In Peace My Son.

Doris & Pete Mosher

March 25, 2015

Dear Judy, George and Colin,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your son. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Doris & Pete

Michael Lobianco

March 23, 2015

Judy, George, and Colin, I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers.

March 23, 2015

Deepest sympathy to the Rath family. Prayers for all family members. Mrs. Mulville

March 23, 2015

George , Judy & Colin. Sorry for the loss of your son and brother. My heart breaks for you. You are in my prayers. Lisa & Joe Long

March 22, 2015

George, Judy, & Colon
May God give you the strength to go through this. Our hearts go out to you.
Love you, Don & Rena

March 21, 2015

george judy and colin very sorry on your loss!

March 20, 2015

God bless you and your family Maggie Foley..love you...prayers..

Anthony Stevenson

March 20, 2015

George, Judy and Colin my thoughts and prayers go out to you.

Terri Osborne

March 20, 2015

George and Judy
My heart goes out to you
at this most difficult time

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