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RAYMOND W. KERR

1921 - 2015

RAYMOND W. KERR obituary, 1921-2015, Ridley Park, PA

BORN

1921

DIED

2015

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White-Luttrell Funeral Homes, Ltd. - Ridley Park

311 N. Swarthmore Avenue

Ridley Park, Pennsylvania

RAYMOND KERR Obituary

KERR


RAYMOND W., 93, of Ridley Park, died May 10, 2015 at The Residence at Glen Riddle. Born in Philadelphia, he lived in Ridley Park for 56 years. He was a milkman for Quaker Maid and Sylvan Seal Dairies and was last employed at Watkins Motors. Raymond was a WWII U.S. Marine Corps veteran. His duty stations during the war included, USS Yorktown, Battle of Midway, USS Saratoga, Battle of Coral Sea, 1st Marine Division, Peleliu landings, 1st Marine Division, Okinawa landings. Ray received the Purple Heart with Star, USMC Presidential Unit Citation with Star, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 9 Stars, USMC Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church, Past-Commander of American Legion Post 669 in Collingdale, and the VFW. Raymond enjoyed Delco League Softball games and the Phillies. He loved summers at Pine Haven Camp Ground and spending time with family and friends.
He was the husband of the late Dorothy M. Norbeck Kerr who died in 2014, son of the late Rowland and Anna McMullen Kerr and brother of the late Rowland Kerr. He is survived by his children William R. Kerr, Anne E. Harding (Fred), David T. Kerr and Daniel M. Kerr (Teresa); 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Funeral Mass 10:00 A.M. Friday at St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church, 1901 Chester Pike, Eddystone, PA 19022. Visitation Thursday 7 to 9 P.M. at the WHITE-LUTTRELL FUNERAL HOME, 311 N. Swarthmore Ave., Ridley Park and 9 to 9:45 A.M. Friday at the Church. Burial SS. Peter and Paul Cem. Memorial gifts to the above church. Online Condolences:

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on May 12, 2015.

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Diane,Lisa,Chris Acme Pharmacy

May 13, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

May 12, 2015

Such a wonderful man and a blessing in my life! He was the best father-in-law ever -- I will always love you, Poppy! Cathie

Cathy/ Michael Rowat

May 12, 2015

Ray was a great neighbor. He always had a smile on his face, and loved to joke around. Ray will be missed.

Joan Smith

May 12, 2015

Remembering a great guy... we met many years ago at St. Madeline's Bowling league.. and have remained friends thru the years.. Dot and Ray were great people always friendly

Steven and Sharon Burke

May 12, 2015

We're so sorry to hear of Mr. Kerr's Passing. He was our neighbor for years down Pine Haven and were the nicest people!! Especially for havin us as neighbors!!! Our condolences to the whole family.

May 12, 2015

Thank you for your service

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May

14

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7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

White-Luttrell Funeral Homes, Ltd. - Ridley Park

311 N. Swarthmore Avenue, Ridley Park, PA 19078

May

15

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church

1901 Chester Pike, Eddystone, PA

May

15

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church

1901 Chester Pike, Eddystone, PA

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White-Luttrell Funeral Homes, Ltd. - Ridley Park

311 N. Swarthmore Avenue, Ridley Park, PA 19078

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