Mr. Robert W. Perks

Robert W. Perks, Loving husband, father and "pappy" Suddenly on May 7, 2012 age 83. Of Holmes and formerly of Phillipsburg, PA. Robert was the son of the late Enoch and Alice Perks. He was a plumber for 45 years and also worked as a court officer for Delaware County retiring in 2008. Mr. Perks enjoyed traveling,collecting Hess trucks and spending time with his family especially with his grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Catherine, his loving children Robert Jr.(Linda), Karen Perks Stolle (Bill), Denise Perks Howell (Jim) and Doug (Lisa). Loving "Pappy" to Janice, Carla, Ashley, Kathleen, Billy, Michelle, Chris, Jamie, Stephanie and Doug. Great-grandpappy to Mason. Brother of Lee Perks, Emma Jean McCartney (Charles) and Carl (Norma). Predeceased by his infant son Thomas and his two brothers Jim and Ted. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral on Friday after 9am at St. Rose of Lima Church, Chester Pike, Eddystone followed by his Funeral Mass at 10am. Interment SS Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Heart Association, P.O.Box 15120 Chicago, IL. 60693