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Christian E. Oakes, 52, of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, formerly of Boothwyn, died June 1st at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Born in Darby to Patricia A. Oakes and Edward J. Ward, he attended Holy Savior Elementary School, Linwood, and Salesianum High School, graduating with the class of 1992. Chris then went on to Moravian College where he received a Bachelors Degree in Music in 1997. He furthered his studies at West Chester University, where he received his Masters degree in Musicology. He was an active member of Holy Savior and St. John Fisher music ministries. He coached the Chichester Chargers soccer club for 12 years and was a long-time soccer fan and Philadelphia sports fan.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of 24 years, Lisa Cavicchio Oakes, and his beloved children Kyle Neely and Thomas, Emily, Catherine and Madelyn Oakes.
His funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, June 5th at 11am at St. John Fisher Church, 4225 Chichester Avenue in Boothwyn, PA 19061. Visitation will precede Mass from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will be private.
Thinking of you all at this difficult time. He is in a better place now and no pain. ❤️
We have lost a beautiful voice at St. JOHN Fisher especially his rendition of Ave Maria.
Our sincere condolences to his lovely family including his Father in law Ed.
John P. & Gloria O’DONNELL