Raymond C. “Buster” Slifka II

Raymond C. “Buster” Slifka II, 56, of Front Royal, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at his home.

Buster was born on September 28, 1965 in Maryland to the late Raymond and Jean Slifka.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, Kramer Slifka.  He was a Master Plumber and Pipe Fitter for the Smithsonian Institute and owned Ray’s Plumbing.  He was a volunteer fire fighter for Bryans Road Volunteer Fire Department and Front Royal Volunteer Fire Department.

Survivors include his wife of 16 years, Sharon Slifka; son, Raymond C. Slifka III; two daughters, Meagan Guiliani (Michael) and Sara Richter; brother, Steven Swenson; sister, Carla Slifka and five grandchildren, Lillith Richter, Silas Guiliani, Aubrey Richter, Owen Racer and Amara Guiliani.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Bryans Road Volunteer Fire Department, 3099 Livingston Rd, Bryans Road, MD 20616 or to the Front Royal Volunteer Fire Department, 221 N Commerce Ave, Front Royal, VA 22630.

  5 comments for “Raymond C. “Buster” Slifka II

  1. Linda Kramer Lockhart
    February 15, 2022 at 6:32 am

    Buster will sure be missed. He was my brother in law for 21 years. We had a lot of laughs together back in the days. Prayers for the family.

  2. Zach Ligan
    February 15, 2022 at 7:43 pm

    Slifka Family,

    I remember all the good chats we had in the afternoons when you picked Ray up from MORE. Please accept my condolences for your loss.

    Zach

  3. Stephney Drinkard
    February 15, 2022 at 8:53 pm

    Slifka Family,

    Buster was a caring and kind man. Always helping out where he could.

  4. JAMES F WOOD
    February 15, 2022 at 8:55 pm

    James Wood he was a good co-worker and a friend you can count on to help out when you need him. May you rest in peace 🙏.

  5. Joseph R. Brizzi Jr.
    February 18, 2022 at 10:48 pm

    I grew up with Buster! I will surely miss him and his laugh! My condolences to the family.

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