Raymond Tirpak

Raymond Tirpak, 58, of Chester, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2014 at Southside Regional Medical Center in Petersburg, Virginia. He was born on September 6, 1955, to the late Michael and Johanna Schar Tirpak. Mr. Tirpak enjoyed his career as a forklift operator for ABC Builders Supply and Air Gas. He is survived by his daughter, April Wright and husband, John; a son, Steven Stark; daughter-in-law, Bobbie Dressler; grandchildren, Christian, Brenden, Brayden and Stephanie Wright, Danielle, Michael and Hailey Stark; two brothers, Michael and Roy Tirpak; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 27, 2014 at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, with the Reverend Fred Adkins officiating. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Autism Speaks, ATTN: Web Gift, 1060 State Road, 2nd Floor, Princeton, New Jersey 08540. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com Memorial Service Friday June 27, 2014, 7:00 p.m. at Colonial Heights Chapel Click for Map and Directions Visitation to follow service Friday June 27, 2014 at Colonial Heights Chapel Click for Map and Directions