Raymond D. Provizzi, 52 years of age, of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 5, 2023, upon arrival at Geisinger Wyoming.
Born Monday, February 15, 1971 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the son of the late Raymond A., and Connie M. (Simone) Provizzi.
Surviving are; fiancée, Dawn Rodola - Johns with whom he resided; brothers, William J. Provizzi and his wife, JoAnn, James D. Provizzi and his wife Kelli; sister, Susan R. Kotansky wife of Wesley; many nieces and nephews; step children, Amber Rodola, and Zachary Johns.
A 1989 graduate of Weatherly High School, Ray matriculated to Penn State University earning his B.S. in Ceramics Engineering. He currently worked for Schott North America Manufacturing in Duryea, and previously worked at Electro Space Fabrication
A proud supporter of Penn State Athletics, and all Weatherly Wreckers sports teams. Ray was a long time Penn State Football season ticket holder. Many family events were juggled around PSU football home games. A hockey fan, Ray enjoyed the Wilkes-Barre Penguins games, and he was an overall college football enthusiast. A golfer in his spare time, Ray and Dawn enjoyed all types of music and looked forward to attending concerts together.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday May 15, 2023 at 6 o'clock P.M. from the funeral home. Friends may call from 4:30 P.M. until the time of services.
The family will be accepting donations to establish a scholarship in Ray's name at Weatherly High School. Donations can be sent to the funeral home or in care of Susan Kotansky 390 Windy Hill Road Gilbertsville Pennsylvania 19525.
Online condolences may be made to the family at
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com