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Raymond Thomas Book

February 14, 1925 - May 06, 2018

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Obituary For Raymond Thomas Book

February 14, 1925 - May 6, 2018

Book, Raymond T. Age 93, on Sunday, May 6, 2018, of Whitehall.

Beloved husband of 62 years to Mary Ann (Schriner); loving father of Thomas, Larry (Kathy), Karen (Bill) Kukol, Linda Book, Ray, II, Kevin (Myra) and Charlotte (Mario) Bruni; proud grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of nine; brother of the late Don (survived by Hester). Ray was extremely proud to have served in the Army during WWII, where he fought in Normandy, Northern France and Central Europe. He was a former Whitehall Councilman, served three terms in the PA State House of Representatives where he was a sponsor of the Organ Donor Bill, and was a well known volunteer at Jefferson Hospital. He was also an avid baseball fan and witnessed Babe Ruth's final two homeruns at Forbes Field. Above all, he was a family man. Ray's love and pride for his family was only exceeded by the love and pride his family felt for him. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227 on Thursday from 2-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Friday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gabriel Church at 10:00 a.m. If desired, family suggests contributions to Wounded Warrior Project, One Oxford Centre, 301 Grant Street, Attn: Donor Services, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

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  • December 11, 2019

    Hello Linda, I am very sorry to hear that your father passed away. I remember your parents so well as they often let me sleep over and we would carry on like children do. I think of you from time to time. So I was sad to hear about your father. Please send my condolences to your family. (You will remember me from grade school - Patty Malagan....I know go by Trish Winters.)

  • December 11, 2019

    My heartfelt sympathy for your loss. I met Ray when I was employed at the House of Representatives in Harrisburg back in the 80's. He was always a kind man. I'm very sorry for your loss.