Raymond Eugene Mcfadden

Raymond Eugene McFadden, 93, Reading, passed away on September 6, 2024 at Reading Hospital.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Raymond V and Marie J McFadden. Predeceased by his brother, Eugene, and his sister, Alice Marie.

He was a graduate of Holy Child elementary school, LaSalle College High School, the University of Pennsylvania, and earned his masters degree from Drexel University.

Ray was a mechanical engineer for the US Army at Frankford Arsenal until the arsenal closed. He then worked at Gulf and Western as a defense contractor. He went to The Maxwell Institute to learn programming and became a programmer at Conrail. Finally, he taught at Pierce College, where his parents met as students.

Ray, above all, was a humble man. In his own words, he had 'no worries' and would describe himself as "fit as a fiddle". He said "do everything as though you are doing it for The Lord". Ray was a devoted man to Our Lord, Gentlest Jesus, and the Blessed Mother. He made sure all his children went to mass every Sunday, afterwards took them to "Hunts" Candy store in Richboro. He did like his sweets.

He loved his family and was a teacher to all those around him. He would repair the car or anything in the house and have one or more of his children beside him, showing them how to do it. All of his children are mechanically inclined because of him.

Ray was very personable and enjoyed talking to everyone. He liked to be where people gathered and enjoyed all family get-togethers, weddings, birthday parties, and a good parade. He never missed a party! He was definitely a people person. He welcomed all, the more the merrier.

Ray loved to sing, ride bikes, go for Sunday rides and go to the shore.

Some of his favorite songs were:

Dark Town Strutters Ball

Mairzy Doats

Chickery Chick

I've got a lovely bunch of coconuts.

Ray sang these songs to his children.

Some of his favorite sayings are

"treat others as you would want to be treated"

"Offer it up for the poor souls in purgatory"

"If you don't have anything, nice to say, don't say anything at all"

Ray is survived by Mary Rita McFadden and their nine children.

Mary Rita (Michael) Brown, Raymond J. McFadden, Robert McFadden, Jean McFadden, Joseph( Debbie) McFadden, Dolores (Joseph) Grippe, Thomas McFadden, John McFadden, and Donna McFadden.

Seven grandchildren, Michael (Kristen) Brown, Maureen Brown, Joseph Grippe, Andrew, (Abigail) Grippe, David Grippe, Kerry(Brian) Simpson, and Shana McFadden.

Three great grandchildren, Olive, Morgan, and Trey Grippe.

He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Ray will be greatly missed by all.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 10 AM at Saint Ignatius Roman Catholic Church, 2600 Saint Albans Dr., Sinking Spring, with burial to follow at Gethsemane Cemetery. Viewing will be held one hour prior to the mass at the church. Edward J Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc. West Reading is honored to assist the McFadden family. Condolences may be expressed at kuhnfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to St. Ignatius Loyola RCC at 2600 St Albans Dr, Reading, PA 19609.