Richard A. Stokes

Richard A. Stokes, 80 Of Media, PA Richard A. Stokes, 80, died May 15, 2012. Born and raised in the Bronx, New York. Richard graduated from St. Michael's College, VT in 1953 with a B.S. in Mathematics and George Washington University with a B.S. in Computers. He served in the U.S. Army in the Arlington Cemetery Rifle Division. In 1994 Richard was inducted into the Hall of Fame at St. Michael's College for being captain of his footfall team. He was also a Golden Knight. Richard worked for 5 years at Burroughs as a Computer Architect and than at Unisys as a Senior Manager for 30 years. He was a member of Nativity B.V.M. Catholic Church in Media, PA. Richard was a Renaissance man who had many interests. He loved people from all walks of life, he had quality friends and was well liked. Richard had a great sense of humor and was a real family man. He cherished his wife and appreciated all the care she gave him for many years. He was a devoted father and cared very much for his grandchildren. Richard loved his dogs, Duchess and Mindy, they were his girls. His hobbies included Scottish music and ballads, gardening, skiing, biking, hiking and he was an incredible swimmer. He played tennis at Springton Tennis Club and was a world wide traveler. Pre-deceased by his son the late Robert Stokes Survivors: Wife Christine Robertson Stokes; children Margaret Mitchell of Birdsboro, PA, Audrey Stokes Sheridan (Michael) of Golden, CO, Richard A. Stokes Jr. (Gretchen) of Gibsonia, Pittsburgh, PA and Michael Stokes (Karen) of Parkesburg, PA; step-son Steven Robertson of Philadelphia, PA; also survived by 14 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Services Saturday 10 AM. at Nativity BVM Church, Franklin & Monroe Sts., Media, PA. Visitation Friday evening 7 to 9 PM. at the Rigby Harting & Hagan Funeral Home, 15 E. Fourth St., Media, PA and again Saturday morning 9 to 10 AM at Nativity BVM Church. Burial St. Agnes Cemetery, West Chester, PA. Contributions: The Edmunites Missions, 1428 Broad St., Selma, AL 36701 Arr: Rigby Harting & Hagan Funeral Home, 15 E. Fourth St., Media, PA