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Raphael Hidalgo Obituary

Name: Calling hours for Raphael Hidalgo
Start: 2017-09-15T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-09-15T15:30:00.000Z
Location: Logan-Videon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. - Broomall

Raphael M. Hidalgo, age 84, died unexpectedly on Sept. 8, 2017, at his residence in Drexel Hill of 56 years.

He graduated from West Chester University in 1951 and went on to receive his master's degree from Villanova

University and took many post graduate courses.

He taught and coached in the Upper Darby School

district, Montgomery County Community College and at Penn State-Brandywine and West Chester Universities.

He loved his family, gardening projects and coaching/teaching in multiple sports.

Beloved husband of Mary Sue (nee Perry)of 60 years. Loving father of Perry (Penny), Margaret Pender (Shawn), Christopher (Anita) and Laurie Powers (Patrick).

Grandfather of Lindsay, Eric, Timothy, Victoria, Allison, Rylee, J.R., Erik, Graydon, Allesandra, Megan, Rocco and the late David Hidalgo. Brother of Janice Fundyga, Conrad, Hidalgo and Cindy Becker, and the late Richard Hidalgo.

Relatives and friends are invited to call Friday, 10-11:30 a.m. at the Frank C. Videon Funeral Home, 2001 Sproul Road, Broomall, Pa., followed by his memorial service at 11:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to donors'

favorite charity. Interment private.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Reading Eagle on Sep. 12, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Raphael Hidalgo

21 Entries

Elaine Williamson

September 5, 2024

Hi. Whenever Laurie and I have lunch together, you are part of our conversation. It's always positive. She and I were lucky to have such awesome dad's.

John McDermott

April 4, 2019

Mr. Hidalgo was a great teacher and a wonderful man, the best teach I had at BHJHS. RIP, Mr. Hidalgo.

Charlie Reilly

September 26, 2017

He was a kind and learned gentleman, not to mention a distinguished colleague at MCCC. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.

He also had a wonderful sanse of humor. Years ago he was refereeing a Ursinus soccer match when Ursinus' coach was MCCC colleague Walt Manning.

They kept up a good natured banter until late in the game when Manning shall we say vigorously objected to a call.

"One more word and you're out of here," Raf warned.

"Is the word 'choke'" asked Manning.

"The very one," said Raf and tossed Manning out of the game.

They laughed about it for years thereafter.

Miss ya, Raf.

Tracy Edwards Nagle

September 20, 2017

Perry, Peggie, Chris, and Laurie
Sorry to hear about your loss. Healing prayers and thoughts are with you.

Tracy Edwards Nagle

Raymond Weed

September 18, 2017

Sorry for your loss he was a great teacher

Ann Sechrist

September 17, 2017

So very sorry Perry.

September 14, 2017

Laurie,

Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. Requiescat in Pace to your father.

Rich & Marilyn Powers

Bill Frazier

September 13, 2017

A life well-lived lives on in his children and their children. Rest in peace.

September 13, 2017

Perry,

I am so sorry to hear about your father today. You and your family are in my prayers for safe travel and peace in you heart at this difficult time in your lives.

Sincerely,
Donna Britt

Sherry Kent

September 13, 2017

Sorry friend for your loss.

Rita McCullough

September 13, 2017

Just think of waking up on calm seas and finding it heaven,
Of breathing new air and finding it celestial,
Of touching a hand and finding it God's,
Of stepping on shore and finding it Home.

Mrs. H., Laurie, Chris, Peggy, and Perry,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Please remember the goodness, humor, and great moments to help lessen the loss and pain.
Much love & respect to all of your families.

Paul DiGiovanni

September 12, 2017

Rest in peace, Mr. Hidalgo. And I hope for consolation for your grieving family.

September 12, 2017

Thoughts and prayers. Bill and Arlene Powers

Tracy Nagle

September 12, 2017

So sorry to hear about this. you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

September 12, 2017

So sorry to hear of this. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Chris Arriviello

September 12, 2017

What a pleasure it has been to know you all of these years. Heaven is now a better place. Say hi to Anthony and Brian for me. Check their oil!!!!

Elaine Morris (Williamson)

September 12, 2017

I will surely miss you. I loved you like my own dad. I grew up with you. Also, you were a wonderful help to me when we moved into our first home. I'll never forget that. I couldn't have done it without you! My love to all of your family.

September 12, 2017

The world is worse off with the loss of this gentleman. It was an honor & a pleasure to have known him. I know right now he is driving down a fairway in a golf cart with David enjoying a blueberry muffin. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Rest in Peace my friend.

The Hopkins Family.

Doc Herr

September 12, 2017

Our sympathy to Mary Sue and the family. Butch will be missed. I got to know Butch, (as he was known at West Chester), in my freshmen year at West Chester, and our friendship continued beyond graduation. Butch was a good student at WC and a multi sport athlete, especially a high achiever on Kelly baseball team. Butch had a very friendly and extroverted personality, and he could have people around him laugh until their sides ached.

Marty and I send our condolences to Mary Sue, whom we always adored, and her family. Don, (Doc), and Marty Herr

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