Raymond Reifinger

Raymond D. Reifinger III

Raymond D. Reifinger III, 71, of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on April 4, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born on August 25, 1954, to the late Elizabeth (Pruzinsky) Reifinger and Raymond D. Reifinger, Jr.

Ray (Bud) proudly served in the United States Navy and was a brilliant electronics teacher. He was a loving father and a devoted Catholic, attending Notre Dame Catholic Church in Bethlehem.

He had a passion for performing magic and was known as “The Polish Christian Magician.” He especially enjoyed card tricks and was always ready to entertain, often carrying a deck of cards in his pocket.

Bud is survived by his daughters, Debra McDuffy and Melissa Halstead, and his beloved grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Gloria Holderman, wife of James, Susan Sigley, wife of Gregg, and Belinda Bagnell, wife of John; his brother, Jeff Reifinger and wife Jenn; many nieces and nephews; and his longtime best friend, Kimberly Schmid.

Services and a memorial will be held at a later date.