Raymond F. Manari Sr. (1930 - 2016)

Raymond Manari, Sr. of Hershey passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2016, at the age of 85. Born September 25, 1930, he is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lena Doris Manari, his son, Raymond Jr. and his wife, Roslyn, and two granddaughters, Christen and Courtney.

He was a retired executive of the Federal government and key manager of the International Military Security Assistance program within the Department of Defense (1950-1986). Ray was an Army veteran, a graduate of Hershey High School class of 1947 and earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Oklahoma.
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Upon retiring, he began a a second career as President/Owner of both C&M Heating and Air Conditioning Company and Tender Hearts Child Development Center. Additionally, he was a Supervisor for Derry Township and served as a member of the Zoning Board.

Ray was a lifelong member of St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, the Hershey Italian Lodge and the Hershey Country Club. Those who knew him will remember him as a fun-loving person, wonderful and beloved husband, father and grandfather.

Visitation for family and friends will be held at the Hoover Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. in Hershey, on Wednesday, September 21st from 6:00 - 8:00PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, September 22nd, at 11:00AM followed by burial at the Hershey Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Penn State College of Medicine & Medical Center, University & Alumni Relations, 90 Hope Drive, A20, P.O. Box 852 Hershey PA 17033-0852.

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