Robert E. Rhea, age 76, of Avalon, NJ, formerly of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away 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 PM and Wednesday 8:30-9:30 AM The Donohue Funeral Home, 8401 West Chester Pike (cor. Lynn Blvd.), Upper Darby, PA (610) 449-0300 and to his Funeral Mass 10:00 AM 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
Visitation
Wednesday, September 3, 2014 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM
The Donohue Funeral Home
3300 West Chester Pike Newtown Square 19073, United States