Conshy Lost a Good One – Ray McArdle

by Brian Coll

12/10/2024

I’m not sure of when I first met Ray, but I do remember when I realized the impact he had on me. Ray and his wife Maryann are unsung heroes in Conshohocken and our community. I’m sure I had seen them in passing over the years, but it wasn’t until I started spending more time at the Colonial Neighborhood Council that I really took notice of them. When I would drop off canned goods and other food, I normally stay out of peoples way. There are folks who shop there, there are volunteers that come and go through the day while doing meals on wheels routes and then there are Ray and Maryann… they would make runs to the local grocery stores and bring back truck loads of bread and baked goods. They never wanted any credit or recognition. They were happy to help the community. The more we got to know each other, I looked forward to our little chats as we passed each other at the Colonial Neighborhood Council. Ray was reserved, but quick witted. I’m going to miss his sense of humor and caring nature.

To Maryann and his girls, I’m thinking of you. I was lucky enough to know Ray a little bit. I’m thankful to have known him.

Official obituary from Moore, Snear and Ruggiero Funeral Home below:

Obituary of Raymond C. McArdle, Jr.

Raymond C. McArdle, Jr.   

Raymond C. McArdle, Jr., 74, of Limerick, PA passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024.

He was born in Norristown, Pa on August 23, 1950, the son of the late Raymond C. and the late Frances (Jacquot) McArdle, Sr..

Ray has been living in Limerick since August 2023.  He grew up in West Conshohocken and then moved to Conshohocken where he lived most of his life before moving to Limerick.

He worked with the Stroehmann Baking Company for over 34 years.

He enjoyed watching the Phillies and going to the casino. He was always searching for the latest Hot Wheels TreaureHunt and had a deep love for the Beatles music.He most enjoyed spending time with his family and he was known to always have a joke.

He was the husband of Maryann ( Galarus ) McArdle.

Survivors include Wife Maryann McArdle of Limerick, Pa, Daughter Denise (Steve) Hughes of Conshohocken, Pa, Daughter Sharon (Steve) Lee of Royersford, Pa, Daughter Careyann McArdle of Conshohocken, Pa, Daughter Holly (Chris) Armstrong of Norristown, Pa, Brother Robert McArdle of Pottstown, Pa, Sister Audrey Terpoilli of West Chester, Pa.  Also survived by his grandchildren Justin, William, Avery, Kylie, Kaitlyn and Julianna.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife Joan (Macrone) McArdle and his sisters Patricia Rupp and Shirley Whitley.

His Memorial Service will be held Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:30 AM at Moore, Snear & Ruggiero Funeral Home, 300 Fayette Street, Conshohocken, PA.

Friends may call on Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the funeral home.

Interment will be private.  

Memorial Contributions may be made in his memory to AICARDI Syndrome – 1003 West Indiantown Road, Suite 210, Jupiter, FL 33458-6851.