Media, Pennsylvania
Harkins, Paul V.
On August 14, 2015 at Brandywine Hall in West Chester, Pa. Born in Philadelphia, Pa. he resided in Clifton Heights and Glenolden, Pa for many years before moving to Brandywine Hall in West Chester, Pa. Paul Graduated from West Catholic High School class of 1942, and St. Josephs University. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII on USS North Carolina in the Pacific Theater. After WWII Mr. Harkins served the Navy in Greenland, where he developed flight plans for the Berlin Air Lift.
Mr. Harkins was a banker who worked for the 1st Pennsylvania Bank for over 30 years, and finished his career with Freedom Valley Bank in West Chester, Pa.
Mr. Harkins was a long time active member of Our Lady of Fatima Church in Secane, He volunteered for many years with the Cardinal O'Hara Fathers Guild (Red Jackets) He was an umpire with the Briarcliffe Girls Athletic Association, and was active with the Briarcliffe Seniors Group.
Paul was the husband of the late Jeanne (McGirney) Harkins. He was the son of the late Bernard and Catherine ( Scanlon) Harkins, and brother of the late Edward Harkins.
Survivors: Children: Paul Harkins ( Alice ) Joanne Harkins Dalton ( Mike ) Rosemary Harkins Ellsworth ( Dan ) Barbara Pauls, Carol Harkins Dougherty ( Tim ) Stephen Harkins, Eileen Harkins - McLaughlin ( Brian )
9 Grandchildren: Tim, Ned, Pat, Kate, Bob, Jen, Jo, Candace, and Sean and 3 great grandchildren Kate, Finn, and Vera. and 2 brothers Jack Harkins and Bill Harkins.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday August 21, 2015 10:30 AM in The Nativity BVM Church 30 E. Franklin St. Media, Pa. where friends may call after 9:30 AM
Contributions: Neighborhood Hospice, or The American Cancer Society would be preferred.
Arrangements; Rigby Harting & Hagan Funeral Home 15 E. Fourth St. Media, Pa.
www.haganfuneralhome.com
Mr. and Mrs. Harkins and their family were some of the kindest people I have ever known. For me, they were always an example of what a happy marriage and a generous family looked like. The world is a sweeter place for their having been in it. They are in my prayers.
Steve Rickards
September 03, 2015 | Philadelphia, PA
Mr harkins, was my next door neighbor for many years. Lots of memories of him and Mrs harkins, my thought and prayers go out to the family.
Karen Bosco
August 25, 2015 | Glenolden, PA
He was "Pop" to so many of us he welcomed into his home and family. We will always remember the day Tony first came back East with me. The name and Pop's warm embrace confused Tony into thinking he was meeting my own Father. When Pop greeted him, Tony gulped and shook his hand about to say "Hello Mr.Dalton" when Kati or I said "Tony, this is Paul Harkin". We all had a great laugh. Remembering many happy times with him in Glenolden and at the beach. Such a privilege to have known him!
Teri and Tony Ginster
August 20, 2015 | Seattle, WA
Our prayers are with you and your family. He was a great individual and his values and wisdom live on in you and your family.
Mark & Pat Karsch
August 19, 2015 | Worcester, PA
Our deepest sympathy. He left behind a beautiful family. You are all in our prayers.
John and Mary Tralie
August 17, 2015 | Fort Washington, PA
A loving farewell to a true gentleman (and fine banker) of the greatest generation. Fair winds and following seas.
Tish Dalton
August 16, 2015 | Alexandria, VA
