Raymond Gades Sr, (Pappy) 78 years old, passed away on November 12th, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Leoline. He had 5 children, Tony, Ray Jr, Maria (deceased), Everard and Tim, and 15 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He had two loving sisters, Dolores and Barbara. He was a Navy Veteran and worked at Alpo for 20 years in Pennsylvania, before moving to Arizona. He was known for his laughter and sense of humor.
Memorial mass will be held at Sacred Heart Church in Palmerton, PA on November 18th at 11:00 a.m.
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I love you Pappy always and forever.. xo
I remember his smile when he asked Tim for beer at Tim’s and Cristi’s birthday party. Remember the things he liked to do and the things that brought him joy. I pray you will find confort in remembering his laughter and his smile. God bless you
Ginny
With deepest sympathy.
From your sister in-law,
Avis Burgess
With deepest sympathy.
From Sister in-law,
Avis Burgess
to lenny and family with depest sympathy.
My sincere sympathy.
Russell Harvey Tampa, Fl.
I will always remember Pappy’s shrill whistle out the back door on Washington Street, Slatington & the instant results it would produce. Any Gades, regardless of their age @ the time, froze to attention & instantly dashed home. The look of fear told me it wasn’t about the good cookin @ home.
Also I remember the look of amusement as he sat in his recliner when 2 of his sons would pair off in a full scale, furniture smashing, wrestling match in the living room.
Pappy was one of a kind. A good man that brought up a good family.