F. Shay

F. Raymond Shay, age 82, a life-long resident of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on November 25, 2014. Born in Ventnor, NJ, he was the son of the late Thomas and Lorena Shay (nee Burns). He was a graduate of West Catholic Boys High School and Drexel University, both in Philadelphia. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.



Mr. Shay served in many elected and appointed positions in Upper Darby Township. His last elected position was as Mayor of Upper Darby Township. Prior positions included Chief Administrative Officer and Council member. He was also a Past President of the 69th Street Athletic Association

He is survived by his beloved wife Margaret Shay (nee Bobst), his children Raymond (Mary Ann), Ann Lucci (Joe), Lawrence (Joyce), Timothy (Vicki) and Michael (Lynn). Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.



Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Sunday, November 30, 2014 5:00-8:00 PM The Donohue Funeral Home, 8401 West Chester Pike (cor. Lynn Blvd.), Upper Darby, PA (610) 449-0300 and to his Funeral Mass Monday, December 1, 2014 11:00 AM St. Dorothy Church, 4910 Township Line Road, Drexel Hill, PA. Interment private.



In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory to the Alzheimer's Association, 399 Market Street, Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106 or Life Choice Hospice, Montgomery Corporate Center, 200 Dryden Road, Suite 3300, Dresher, PA 19025 would be appreciated.