Raphael “Ray” Rendine
Raphael “Ray” Rendine, 78, of South Connellsville, Pa, died Thursday, August 7, 2003 in Frick Hospital, Mount Pleasant, Pa. He was born January 6, 1925 in Connellsville, Pa., son of Rosario Vincent “Jim” Rendine and Amelia Dittman Rendine.
Mr. Rendine graduated from the former Immaculate Conception High School, Class of 1942.
He later attended St. Vincent College Business School.
He was a Veteran of World War II who served in the United States Army as a Private First Class in the Army Anti-Aircraft Unit. He served in England, France, Germany and Austria and participated in the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium. He was honored by receiving three Bronze Stars.
He also served during the Nuremberg Tribunals following the war.
“Ray” worked as a Journeyman Tool and Die Maker at the Anchor Hocking Cap Plant in South Connellsville and served as the Inspector Of All Tools during his employment of 371/2 years.
He was a member of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, V. F. W., and American Legion all in Connellsville, the AARP, and South Connellsville Rod and Gun Club, and was a Life Member of B.P.O. Elks No. 503, Connellsville.
He was a loving and dedicated Husband, Father, and Grandfather!
Six brothers, Joseph, Sylvester “Doc”, Lawrence, Francis, Regis and Clarence Rendine, his sisters, Delores Love and infant sister Rita, and parents preceded him in death.
He was the last remaining member of his immediate family.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Virginia A. Beal Rendine; four children: Mrs. David (Judith Rae) Pavelosky of Connellsville, Pa., Dennis James Rendine of South Connellsville, Dianna Lynn Nicholson and her husband, Kevin D., of South Connellsville, and Rebecca Jane Ambrisco and her husband, James, of Connellsville; and two granddaughters: Leeann M. Nicholson and Jenna L. Nicholson.
Friends will be received in the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 111 East Green Street, Connellsville, Pa., today and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where a Blessing Service will be held Tuesday, August 12, at 9:30 a.m.
A Funeral Mass follows at 10 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Connellsville, with Rev. Fr. Terry A. Hercik as Celebrant.
Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery where Military Honors will be accorded by the American Legion and V.F.W. Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions in memory of Raphael “Ray” Rendine to the Fayette EMS or Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 114 North Prospect Street, Connellsville, PA 15425.
B.P.O. Elks No. 503 of Connellsville will conduct a Memorial Service in the Funeral Home on Monday at 7 p.m.
Parish Wake Service will be held Monday at 8:30 p.m.