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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.
Chris spent 17 years as Business Manager at the Joseph A. Ward Funeral Home and 10 years in partnership with John Carr at the Carr Funeral Home in Wallingford, PA.
He was predeceased by Robert (Bob) Nugent. 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.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Darlington Arts Center, 977 Shavertown Road, Garnet Valley, PA 19060.
To Ed, Patty and family. Please accept my sincere condolences. Christian will be missed by a lot of people. Very sorry.
I am sorry for your loss. He will be missed. God bless his family. Now him in heaven in God hands
My heart goes out to Ed and family. Chris was the kindest man I knew. He got me through so many family members death. My thoughts and Prayers are with the family. Gale
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. My condolences and sympathy to all the families and friends.
Such a sad loss. Chris was a wonderful person. My deepest sympathy to Patty, Ed and the entire family.
Ed and family my prayers and condolences to you and family
Ed, Patty, Lisa and children. Chris possessed a special light that shone throughout his life in every thing he did. His life was a present to us from heaven sharing with us all his extraordinary talents. His voice was inspiring, his kindness never waning, his compassion walked many of us through some rough dark times. His smile and laugh was infectious and Chris will always be remembered as a loving husband and father and son to those who mourn his passing. Rest in Peace, Christian Oakes. Your light will keep shining on.
Our sincere condolences, Joanne and Tom
Patty, Eddie and family
So sorry for your loss.
May your memories be happy ones and your sorrows be short.
Rest in Peace Chris.
Sing with the Angels!
Lisa , Patty. Ed, Kyle, Thomas, Emily Catie, & Maddie, I remain so incredibly sorry for you and your whole family’s heartache. Chris was such a good family man.
May perpetual light shine upon Christian. May Chris’s soul and all the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace! Amen.
Be assured of my prayers for all of your comfort, peace, and eventual return to joy-filled spirits.
Peace!
Deacon Dan B.
Ed, Patty, Lisa and family, we are so sorry to hear of Chris’ passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all during this difficult season. He will be missed. God be with you all.
We send our deepest condolences and sympathies at this time sadness. May the precious memories of happier times provide Chris’ family and friends with comfort & peace during this time of mourning and transition. Peace Audrey and Lou Robinson
Eddie,
We are saddened to hear of Chris’s passing. He was such a wonderful person. He had such a great singing voice at church. Please accept our sincere condolences. We will keep you,his wife and children in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Ed, Patty, Lisa and Family, So very sorry for the loss of your loved one. His suffering is no more and he is safely in God’s arms.
The Reed family are sending thoughts and prayers to your family!! We love u dearly Eddie Ward ❤️ Stay strong! 🙏💓🙏
Patty and Eddie,
Frank and I are so very sorry for the death of your son. Sending love and prayers to you both.. Frank and Clare McDermott
Patty and Ed,
Frank and I are so very sorry for the loss of your son. Believe us we know how heartbreaking it is to lose a child. Sending you all our love and prayers..Love you both
Jim and I send our deepest condolences.
Thoughts and prayers to you all at this difficult time. God Bless 🙏❤️
Patty and Eddie, so very sorry for your loss, may Chritian enjoy everlasting life with the lord
Chris was a very nice person who I had many dealings with, the death of my husband, Larry Moeller on 6/1/2018, and my parent’s funerals Mary and Jack Mortimer. He comforted me during some of the most difficult times of my life. He had a beautiful singing voice. He will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. I want to send my sincere condolences to his Mom, Patty and his Dad, Ed and Chris’s wife, Lisa and his children. God bless them.
My sincere condolences for your lost. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Missy
Dear Patty , Eddie and family I am truly truly saddened by your loss !! My thoughts and prayers go out to you all and may God bless each and everyone of you ! Sincerely, Robyn Brandt Green
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