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Robert Rhoads Obituary
COURTDALE — Robert J. Rhoads, of White Rock Terrace, Courtdale, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014, in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
Born April 15, 1943, in Reading, he was a son of the late John and Margaret Coley Rhoads. Moving to Wilkes-Barre, he attended local grade schools and was a graduate of GAR Memorial High School.
Bob was a U.S Army veteran during the Vietnam era serving from 1962 to 1965, and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as the produce manager by the former Acme Warehouse located on Welles Street, Forty Fort. Bob was a member of St. Ignatius Parish, Kingston, and belonged to the Holy Name Society.
He was a member of Lodge No. 61 F & AM; the Shekinah Royal Arch, Chapter No. 182; the Dieu Le Veut Commandery No. 45 and the Mount Horeb Council No. 34, R & SM. Bob belonged to Irem Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. of Wilkes-Barre, the Shrine Club of Great Wilkes-Barre and was a member of the Oriental Band, where he held the office of treasurer. For many years, he provided the publicity for the annual Irem Temple Shrine Circus held at the Wilkes-Barre Armory. Mr. Rhoads was a member of the American Legion Post 558, Plains Township; the Disabled American Veterans, Post 59, and the North End Slovak Citizens Club, both of Wilkes-Barre.
Surviving are his wife, Suzanne Callan Rhoads, a brother, Richard, and his wife, Kathy, Ellicott City, Md.; a sister-in-law, Sister Mary Alicia Callan S.C.C., Mendham, N.J.; his godparents, Joseph and Josephine Mamola, Wilkes-Barre; numerous cousins and friends.
The funeral for Mr. Rhoads will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday from the Hugh P. Boyle & Son Funeral Home Inc., 416 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. in St. Ignatius Church, 339 N. Maple Ave., Kingston, with the Rev. Arbogaste Satoun officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetary, Pringle. Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family, 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at the Hugh P. Boyle & Son Funeral Home Inc.
Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to Irem Shriners, 64 Ridgeway Drive, Dallas, PA 18612.
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for Robert Rhoads
January 19, 2014
Please accept my sincerest condolences. May God and fond memories of your loved one give you peace and strength during this difficult time.
Ms Porter
January 16, 2014
Sue and Molly, We are so,so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. We will miss him dearly. Wish we could be there in person. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Krissy, Keith and Kids
Fran (Chukinas) Berdy
January 16, 2014
Suzanne and Richie..I am so sorry to hear of your loss and of Richie's health issue. Please email me or call so we can talk. ([email protected])
Rich Yarmey
January 15, 2014
Suzanne: Fran Chukinas Berdy alerted me to your loss. Please accept my condolences during what must be a very difficult time. Know that our thoughts are with you.
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Manus Mulherin
January 15, 2014
Worked with Bob at Acme back in the late 60's thru the 70's. He was a great guy. R.I.P. Bob. Prayers and thoughts are with you.
January 15, 2014
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
January 15, 2014
Suzanne. Deepest condolences on your loss. Bob was one of a kind, and will be missed by all whose paths he crossed!
Leslie
Robert Bauman
January 14, 2014
Bob was a friend for 30plus years. I
will miss him.
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