| Location | Folcroft Pa |
| Age | 40 years |
| Cause of Death | Overdose |
| Date of Birth | 03/06/1968 |
| Date of Death | 19/05/2009 |
| Visitors | 1,074 since 25/09/2009 |
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A devoted and loving father whose life once held so much promise.... A man with a contagious smile and sense of humor that could keep you laughing... A hard-working and loyal person that would help anyone in their time of need...
The candle "once so bright," flickered out and Richard's life ended way too soon.
His sons Austin and Zachary will forever miss him, and he will miss their growing into fine men. His memory lives on within each of them, everyday.
We believe that somewhere in heaven, there is no more physical or emotional pain....and that he is "fishing with his beloved grandfather."
May he "Rest in Peace"..
OBITUARY
Richard A. Haines Jr., 40,
Master plumber; St. James High School grad
Richard A. Haines Jr., 40, of Folcroft, a self-employed master plumber, died May 19 at home.
Born in Chester, Mr. Haines was a resident of Honeybrook before moving to Folcroft a month ago.
He was a graduate of Our Lady of Peace Grade School, as well as a 1986 graduate of St. James High School, where he played football and ice hockey.
He loved fishing and sports, but mostly was devoted to his family, especially his children.
Survivors: Wife of five years, Judy D. Luedtke Haines; children, Austin A. Haines and Zachary R. Haines, both of Douglassville, and stepson Jake R. McArdle of Folcroft; mother, Judy Sokoloff-Jardine Haines of Hallandale, Fla.; father and stepmother, Richard A. and Judi Haines of Ridley Park; sister, Melissa Dion of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; stepbrother, Norman Webb of Swedesboro, N.J.; stepsisters, Rae Powers and Nicole Davis, both of Ridley Park, and Linda Collins of Denver, N.C., and Donna Curran of Wilmington, Del.; many nieces and nephews.
Services: Mass, 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Madeline Church, Penn Street and Morton Avenue, Ridley Park.
Visitation: 9-9:45 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Burial: Private.
Contributions: Taylor Hospice, P.O. Box 147, Ridley Park, PA 19078.
Condolences: www.whiteluttrell.com
Arrangements: White-Luttrell Funeral Home, Ridley Park.
Holidays are hard
The holidays are so hard without you. I miss you more then you will ever imagine. Give my love to all you are with. Love you
Your son graduated!
Austin did it! With hard work and diligence, and lots of support... he made it! He was so happy, I wish you could have seen his face. Missy was there and to him, it felt as though you were there TOO. You'd be so proud!
Miss you
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Your son became a man
Austin turned 18, just a few weeks ago and you'd be proud to know that he is growing into a fine man. He is looking toward his future and when he graduates this June, he will miss not having you there. Please watch over him and let him know somehow that you recognize his achievements...
Thanksgiving Thoughts
As my favorite holiday approaches... a day when it is all about family and friends and FOOOOOOOOD.... I think of the happy times we had with the boys at my Mom's. The tradition still will hold true - A morning of cooking and baking, and and afternoon of eating followed by playing lots of games. I guarantee we will laugh (As we do every year).... about that one game of Trivial Pursuit when you were asked: "Where is the Medulla Oblongata? You said "somewhere in Mexico. HA! (It's part of the brain)... Everyone was laughing so hard they cried.
At Thanksgiving, I am thankful that you have given me our sons and that you are at peace.
The holidays
As the holidays are approaching I miss you more then ever. Even though I was far away and could spend the holidays with you over the years you were always in my heart. I reflect on the more then excellent christmas's we had. We would sit at the top the stairs at like 4:00 AM and just talk till "it was OK" to come downstairs. Breakfast was the best time with Nan & Grandad. Nana & Pop Haines was a big part of our Xmas to. going to Nan Sokoloff's for Christmas brunch and laughing at all the wierd gifts she got us but those weird gifts always remained in my memories. I believe there was a method to her madness. I long for those days and I envy you because you get to spend Christmas this year with all of them. I can only imagine what that would be like. It is like going back in time, to a happier place, childhood.
Honestly
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To my brother
I remember happier days.
The days we used to camping & fishing.
Watching you play hockey never made me proud.
Stealing your "St. James" school jacket and wearing it to OLP (It was cool if you had a brother at St. James back then)
Stealing your jean jacket and concert shirts. And I was busted every time. You gave me hard time but I really knew you did not care. Remember you loving 38 Special, Twisted Sister and Striper. Thinking of the time you took me to me first concert. The Journey June Jam at JFK. I was 11 and your were 15. We got the tickets in our Easter Basket. Mom & Dad actually let us go. I remember we were on the field and it was a long wald to the abthroom and you would not let me just whip them down and pee. You made me pee my pants and then let some guy put me on his shoulders so I could see the stage--Fun times.
As Richard's ex-wife and the mother of his two sons, I believe he should be remembered for his "love of his children." The days they were born were the BEST DAYS of his life.
It is saddening to see children grieve for the loss of their father, and Zachary will surely miss fishing with his dad the most. Austin and Zachary both have qualities that remind me every day of Richard, so he is not forgotten.
Tara-Leigh
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