Raymond P. Leuthy, of Northeast Philadelphia, died on Jan. 17, 2011, at Chandler Hall Hospice. He was 86.
He was the beloved husband of 34 years to the late Rita T. McGee Leuthy.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Julius and Clara Lacey Leuthy.
Ray was a resident of Delaire Landing for the past 6 years, having formerly lived in the Lawndale section of Philadelphia. He attended Germantown High School and was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II with the17th and 82nd Airborne Divisions in Central Europe during the Battle of the Bulge and the Rhineland Campaigns. A master mechanic, he retired in 1986 after over 35 years with the former Fierstein Brothers Oldsmobile dealership in West Oak Lane. Ray was a wizard with his hands and could repair anything with a motor, he was a history buff especially concerning World War II.
Ray will be remembered as a devoted husband, father and grandfather and will be sadly missed by his family and fellow Army comrades.
He is survived by his children; Sr. Bernadette (Raymond Mary), IHM of Camilla Hall, Michael J. Leuthy and his wife Judith of Cherry Hill NJ, and Donald A. Leuthy and his wife Denise of Newtown, and his dear granddaughter Janet Leuthy.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Saturday, January 22, 2011 from 8:30 am until his Funeral Mass 10:00 am at the Olde Church of St. Andrew 131 Sycamore St. Newtown, PA 18940. Interment will be in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Camilla Hall, 1445 W. King Rd. Immaculata , PA 19355.