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William Charles McKelvie

William Charles McKelvie, of Woodlyn, PA entered into eternal life on April 1, 2020 due to Covid 19. Bill was born in Philadelphia, PA to Helen F. Frost and William W. McKelvie on June 19, 1946. Bill was a veteran of the US Navy. He was a Philadelphia Police Office for close to 25 years, rising up in the ranks to Captain. Upon his retirement, he became the Head of Security for National/Enterprise Car Rental. He held this post for 17 years. Bill had a wonderful sense of humor and was fun to be around. In his retirement, Bill enjoyed taking trips across the United States with his wife. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patricia (Kelleher), his daughter, Patricia, and his brother Paul (Dennice). He was predeceased by his daughter, Jennifer (Jack Weaver). He will also be missed by many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. He was the best husband and the best dad. He will be missed forever.

Richard Hamilton Rea

Richard Hamilton Rea of Media, PA died on May 3, 2020 at Riddle Village in Media, PA. He lived for 88 years.

Born in Mount Lebanon, PA he was the son of the late Henry E. Rea Sr. and Dorothy G. Rea.

After graduating from Mount Lebanon High School, Richard attended Princeton University where he majored in History. He was a graduate of the Class of 1953 with honors and a member of the Quadrangle Club, the 1746 Society and The Alumni Association of Princeton University. Richard then served in the U.S. Navy, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade, stationed primarily on aircraft carriers and destroyers in the Mediterranean Sea.

After proudly serving his country, Richard graduated from Harvard Law School with honors. He enjoyed a long and distinguished legal career with the E. I. du Pont de Nemours company in Wilmington, DE. His accomplishments included being the General Counsel of its Remington Arms division and leading DuPont's Europe and Africa Legal Operations while living in Geneva, Switzerland. Richard was recognized as an expert in antitrust and mergers & acquisitions. He retired a respected leader in DuPont's Legal department.

Richard is survived by his former wife, Dorothy Rea of Kennett Square, PA; his children David Rea (Andrea) of Media, PA and Katherine Galm (Christopher) of Burke, VA; and four grandchildren, Andrew Rea, Lucie Rea, Spencer Galm, and Charlotte Galm. Richard was also married to the late Leslie Manning Rea, Barbara Luton Rea, and Mary Phillips Rea.



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