Raymond P. Butler

Raymond P. Butler

Raymond Butler Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 11, 2010.
Raymond P. Butler, 59, of Pocono Summit, died suddenly on Sunday, Aug. 8, at his residence. Born in Passaic, N.J., Ray resided in Clifton, N.J., before moving to Pennsylvania 15 years ago.

He was employed as a driver for the Waste Management Corp. of East Stroudsburg and previously as a chemical operator for the Guividan Corp. in Clifton, N.J.

Ray is survived by a son, Raymond E. Butler and wife Christine of Lanoka Harbor, N.J.; three grandchildren, Jessica Valentine and Devon and Brody Butler; two brothers, Craig Butler of Passaic, N.J., and Ronald Butler and wife, Lorraine, of Nutley, N.J.; two sisters, Mary "Kathy" Erler and husband, Rich, of Ramsey, N.J., and Cynthia Frew and husband, Kerry, of Old Bridge, N.J.; nine nieces and nephews; and by his longtime companion, Anita Mastice of Pocono Summit.

Funeral services will begin 9:15 a.m. Friday, Aug. 13, at Allwood Funeral Home, 660-670 Allwood Road, Clifton, N.J., with a 10 a.m. Mass at St. Clare RC Church. Visiting hours are from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12. Memorial donations to the American Cancer Society are preferred to flowers.

Allwood Funeral Home

660-670 Allwood Road

Clifton, N.J.

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Otis Wateman

August 13, 2010

Ray you will be missed buddy i rememeber the days we spent in the gym you are a angel of God wwho has work for you to do much love and respect Otis Naium

Claudia Phillips

August 12, 2010

I am so shocked. I saw the obituary in the paper. I wish I'd known sooner, I would have been there at least tonight. I have very found memories of cousin Ray. My heart goes out to all of you, Cindy, Craig, Kathy, Ronnie & Anita. I hope you keep the good memories close.

Leon & Joyce (Galinis) Gerity

August 12, 2010

Cindy, Craig and family, sorry for your loss. There is now another angel in heaven watching over you. Memories, both good and bad, last forever.

Jose Chris Liz Reyes

August 12, 2010

You will be missed by us dearly.

Robert Erler

August 11, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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