Walter M. Raitter

Walter M. Raitter, 88, of Woodbury Heights, passed away on March 17, 2014. Walt was born in Luzerne Twp., PA; in 1957 he resided in Oak Valley before moving to Woodbury Heights 33 years ago. He was a Supervisor of Electrical Engineering Draftsman for the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard for 38 years, retiring in 1982. Walt Served in the US Army during WWII. He was a communicant of St. Margaret Church, serving as a Eucharist Minister and avid volunteer since 1963; Knights of Columbus Council#13259; member of their Mens Club and the Men of Malvern. He volunteered for Meals on Wheels.

Walt is survived by his wife of 35 years Livia N. Trama; sons Dennis W. (Donna) Raitter of Kingsland, GA, John Slavek of Mickleton, Lawrence Slavek of West Deptford; daughter Julie Raitter-Sandberg (Tom) of Jamison, PA; brother John; sisters Jean, Peggy, Mary Lou, Alice, Ann brother-in-law Tony Trama; special cousin Jim Forney; grandchildren Rebecca, Nicole, Samantha, Ian, Arianna, Devon & Christie and 6 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife Yvonne P. Ruschalk; daughter Livia Slavek; brothers Bill, Ed, Frank sister Wanda & Rita.
Visitation Friday 9am until the Mass of Christian Burial at 12noon at the Infant Jesus Parish, St. Margarets Church 3rd St. Woodbury Heights, NJ under the direction of DAVIS & WAGNER FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES Woodbury, NJ. Interment with Military Honors Gloucester County Veterans Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to Gloucester County Division of Senior Services Nutrition Program 115 Budd Blvd. Woodbury, NJ 08096. Memories and condolences shared at daviswagner.com

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