Raymond D. Previte, 65, of Rochester Mills, died unexpectedly Saturday, November 7, 2020. A son of the late Aurelius and Maxine (Kramp) Previte, he was born February 2, 1955, in Indiana. Ray went to Indiana High School and upon graduation, attended a trade school in Greensburg for electronics. He worked for National Mine Service Co. for several years and then became a salesman, working for over 30 years for Kennametal, Inc.
He was a member of St. Bernard of Clairvaux church, and an active member of the Sons of the American Legion. He lived most of his life in Indiana, but cherished the outdoors and spent much of his free time at camp or in the woods. As a skilled woodworker, he enjoyed building furniture for his loved ones, especially following his retirement.
Ray will be remembered by his family and many, many friends for his quick wit, bright personality and his ability to make people laugh.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Francis. Surviving are his children: Jason and wife Chrissy, of Indiana; Maria Lowman, of Indiana; Anthony and wife Michelle, of Pittsburgh and 4 beloved grandchildren: Dominic, Micah, Khloe and Jonah. Ray is also survived by his brothers: John (Linda) Previte, Indiana; Joseph and companion/partner Susan, of Indiana; his sister, Mary Louise (Sis) Moorhead and husband Dennis, of Indiana; and sister-in-law, Merry Previte, of Indiana.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday morning, November 13th at 10:00AM at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church, Indiana. Rev. Richard Owens, Celebrant. Burial will follow in the St. Bernard Cemetery. Cremation at the Rairigh-Bence Crematory under the direction of the Rairigh-Bence Funeral Home of Indiana.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Bernard Regional Catholic School, 3000 Clairvaux Drive, Indiana, PA 15701.
Online condolences may be made at: rbfh.net.
