Raymond G. Pestridge's Obituary
Raymond G. Pestridge, of Edgewater Park, passed away on June 7, 2017. Born in Riverside, NJ, he was 58 years old. He was employed by PSEG for a total of 27 years. He was a planning supervisor at the Salem Generating Station and then as the storeroom supervisor in Moorestown. Ray was always the life of the party and had a nickname for everyone. He loved his job and his colleagues, but his family was always his first love. He was a Phillies fan, loved to hunt and fish and was a member of the Crooked Barrel Gun Club as well as one of the original “Fat Boys of Framingham Road.” He loved taking his family to Disney World and loved to cruise. He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 12 years ago and never once complained or asked, “Why me?”
Ray was the beloved husband of Joanne K. (nee Hamlin) for 35 years. Loving father of Samantha Nims (Andrew) and Alex Pestridge. Cherished son of Della Pestridge (nee Barton) and the late George Pestridge. Brother of Brenda Prisco, Donna Snow, and Steve Pestridge. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. His family would also like to especially thank his most faithful friends, Bill “Bull” Hamlin and Guy Ercol. Ray was lovingly cared for by his “Samaritan Hospice Family” and his family would like to especially thank Barb, Patty, Milly, Amy, Dana and Francis.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Ray’s life celebration gathering at Givnish of Cinnaminson, 1200 Route 130 N., on Sunday evening from 6 – 9 pm and Monday morning from 9 – 10 am. His funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 am at Jesus, the Good Shepherd Parish, St. Peter’s site, 101 Middleton Street, Riverside, followed by his burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Bridgeboro Road, Riverside. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ray’s name may be made to the Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Drive Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053. To share your fondest memories and condolences, please visit www.Givnish.com.
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