Raymond was born on May 15, 1941 in Woodbury, NJ and grew up in Fairview Village, Camden, NJ. He attended Camden High School and the Philadelphia College of Art.
Raymond was employed by RCA in Moorestown, NJ and Boeing in Philadelphia as a technical illustrator. Raymond was “everyone’s dad” and known for his warm smile and sense of humor. He was a gifted artist, specializing in pen and ink drawings of Italian landscapes.
Predeceased by his parents, William and Idella (Barracliffe) Matthias; his wife, Benigna (Ferrauti) Matthias; his brother, William Matthias and his sister, Idella Rowand. He is survived by his son, Christopher Matthias of Easton, PA; his daughter, Victoria Matthias of Maple Shade, NJ; his grand-son, Danilo Gonzalez Matthias; his brother-in-law, Felice (Linda) Ferrauti; two nieces, Judith Rowand and Cheryl (Bill) DiGiuseppe; and his nephew, William (Melissa) Matthias. He is also survived by many cousins and friends.
Visitation for family and friends will take place on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. at the Blake-Doyle Funeral Home, 226 W. Collings Avenue, Collingswood, NJ 08108.
Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the family to assist with funeral expenses. Please forward to Victoria Matthias, 55 E. Kings Highway, Apt. 905, Maple Shade, NJ 08052.
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