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ROBERT RHEA Obituary
ROBERT E., age 76, of Avalon, NJ, formerly of Drexel Hill, PA, on August 27, 2014. Beloved husband of Catherine E. Haggerty (nee Greim) and the late Margaret M. Rhea (nee Ford). Dear father of Robert M. (Ana) Rhea, Scott G. (Jill) Rhea and Christopher B. (Karin) Rhea. Grandfather of Alex, Lauren, Brooke, Davis, Jack, Catie, Allie and Carter. Also survived by his nieces and nephews.
Mr. Rhea was a 30 year veteran of the Upper Darby Township Police Department and a 20 year Grounds Superintendent of Har Jehuda Cemetery in Upper Darby.
Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Tuesday 7:00-9:00 P.M. and Wednesday 8:30-9:30 A.M. THE DONOHUE FUNERAL HOME, 8401 West Chester Pike (cor. Lynn Blvd.), Upper Darby, PA (610) 449-0300 and to his Funeral Mass 10:00 A.M. St. Andrew the Apostle Church, 3500 School Lane, Drexel Hill, PA. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in the name of Robert E. Rhea may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, Grand Central Station, P. O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163-4777 www.michaeljfox.org
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Robert Rhe
March 13, 2024
Never got to meet you Rob bet you would have been just as amazed as I am right now. My name is Robert Rhea Sevier co. Tn. I rode Harleys and was in law enforcement 40 yrs. Hope to see you on the other side bro, Blessings to the family and friends. (Never drop one either)
Jim Ford
August 31, 2014
Bob rest in peace. Your kindness to others and especially my parents will never be forgotten. God is welcoming a good biker in heaven.
Happy trails.
Carol Prisco
September 3, 2014
Sincerest condolences to Kate and the entire family. Bob was truly a blessing. I hope you can find comfort in your memories of the love and laughter you shared together.
Paul Michio
September 3, 2014
Dear Rob, Scott, & Chris,
I send my sincere condolences in the passing of your father. Bob was a great guy. I have fond memories of holidays at your home with him, your mother, and a ton of the Ford family. I know he will be missed and I pray you find comfort in the memory of the life he lived...and we all know he lived his life to the fullest. Here and there I used to stop by your home on Eaton Road when I lived in Havertown. I'd walk around the back as I would usually knock on the kitchen door. Bob would already be outside during a lot of those visits, garage door up, beer close by, and polishing that Harley you boys bought for him. He loved that Harley...especially the loud pipes. He start by telling me to go grab a beer from the fridge and then he'd start in on the stories. He talk about his career as a Motorcycle Officer and how he "never dropped a bike, BUT...all the other guys did". He had that special grin and was always happy. He always asked about me and my mom and dad. He truly made me feel welcome and cared about...that was Bob. I loved these visits with him. So I hope my prayers for comfort, peace, and understanding are felt from afar. I'm sorry I couldn't travel up north to be there with you, but please know I've been praying and celebrating the life of your father. There's one man I'm happy to say I could call a friend...as well as family. God bless! Paul Michio
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