Pokoski, Raymond “Ray” Anthony
Entered eternal life Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at the age of 94, surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife of almost 63 years, June; his children Anne (Ian Cohen), Charles (Susan Matre), Stephen (Monica), Katherine (Jeffrey) Eyestone, and Alex (Amy Arthur); 10 grandchildren, and one brother, John, of Newmarket, New Hampshire. He was preceded in death by his parents Genevieve (Moscicki) and Anthony Pokoski. Ray was born in St. Louis and attended McBride High School. He enlisted in the Marines upon graduation in 1945 and later completed his bachelor’s degree at Washington University on the GI Bill. He and June raised their family in Manchester, Mo, where they were active members of St. Joseph Catholic Church. After his retirement from McDonnell Douglas, he and June joined the Peace Corps and served in Paraguay for two years. They later moved to Camden, Maine, where they enjoyed small-town life for more than 20 years and family visits every summer. They returned to St. Louis in late 2019. Ray was an avid fisherman and a lifelong Cardinals fan. He will be remembered as a kind, humble man of strong faith and character, with few needs other than his family and Church. We loved him, and he loved us all.
Services: Visitation and funeral Mass will be held Friday, October 29, 2021 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Valley Park, beginning at 9 a.m. with Mass at 10 a.m. Burial will be private at Jefferson Barracks. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Patrick Center, www.stpatrickcenter.org, and online condolences can be offered through the Kutis website.
My condolences and prayers.
Aunt June and family,
My sincere condolences for the loss of dear Uncle Ray.
I will always remember him and his kind and gentle nature. My thoughts are with you all. May he rest in peace.
Love,
Meg
Thoughts and prayers to the Pokoski family.
Sincere condolences from the McEwen family. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
Our deepest sympathy to June & family. We will be praying for family, God Bless Schimmelpfennig family
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends
I wish I had known such a fine man. My condolences to the Pokoski family.
June,
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your beloved husband of 63 years. May your wonderful memories bring you peace at this sad time.
Our best to you and yours,
Kristine Bell RI
(Kerry’s sister)
Steve & Family,
You all must have been proud to call Ray your Dad/Husband/Grandfather. I suspect he was just as proud (or more) to call all of you his family. We thank Ray for his service to our great country. Praying that you find strength during this difficult time.
I was saddened to read of the passing of Ray. He was a good husband, and father. He was a hardworking, kind, and decent man. He lived his quiet faith and his life of service showed people he touched how to live. I will pray for you all that comfort that surpasses all understanding falls upon you.