Raymond John Pilaske, age 96, of Hernando FL passed away into the Lord’s embrace on November 13, 2023 surrounded by loved ones and under the supportive care of Vitas Hospice.
Born in Detroit, MI on November 9, 1927, he was the son of the late Polish immigrants Michael and Lottie (Witkowski) Pilaske. In 1995, Ray moved to Citrus County from Taylor, MI after he retired from 30 years of dedicated work with Ford Motor Company. He served our country in the Korean War as a member of the US Army. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Inverness. He enjoyed bowling, watching sports and game shows, spending time with family, and had a strong sweet tooth.
Ray is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Carole (Cypress) Pilaske; 3 children: Sue (John) Pell of Orlando, FL; Matthew (Sharon) Pilaske of Linwood, MI; and Anthony (Tracy) Pilaske of Flat Rock, MI; 8 grandchildren: Caleb, Kayli, Corbin, Rowan, Cheyenne, Aidan, Alise, and Gabby; and 2 great-grandchildren, Drew and Wells. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 1 sister.
A Celebration of Life service is scheduled for Friday, November 17 at 3:00pm from the Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Fr. Claudius Mganga officiating. Military Honors will be presented by VFW Post 4337 of Inverness. Friends may visit with the family from 2:00pm until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Ray’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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