Ray Mirra - Raymond Mirra Jr

 In June 1958  Ray Mirra  was born to Raymond and Dolores Mirra in the working-class neighborhood of South Philadelphia, where Raymond Sr. worked as an electrician’s assistant. Determined to find an environment more suitable for raising three young children, the Mirra family moved shortly after Ray’s birth to the suburb of Blackwood, New Jersey, where Raymond Sr.secured a job in a plastics factory. Ray proved to be industrious and resourceful at a young age, taking various jobs during high school to help his family. In fact, Ray’s first job was at his Uncle Ralph’s pharmacy-where he began sharpening his skills and industry knowledge that would later contribute to the success of his pharmacy venture. Ray Mirra – Raymond Mirra Jr Biography  After graduating high school in Blackwood, Ray declined offers to attend Temple and Rutgers University, opting instead to matriculate at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. However, Ray soon determined he preferred working in the pharmacy business r