Obituary of Harry J Stokes, Sr.

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Harry John Stokes, Sr., 75, of Belhaven, NC, passed away Friday May 19, 2017 at his home. Harry was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Harry and Margaret ( Spuhler) Stokes. He grew up in Wildwood Crest, NJ and attended Wildwood High School. In 1973, he married the late Mary Ann Reardon in Cleveland, OH, where he lived for many years before returning to NJ. A resident of Cape May Court House for 30 years, he retired to Belhaven, NC with Mary Ann in 2010. He was a gifted wood craftsman, an avid sailor, and a friend to all animals.

Harry was predeceased by his wife Mary Ann in April of this year, daughter Tracey and brother Ronald. He is survived by daughter Suzanne, her husband Christopher Janson and their children Leah and Harry, son Harry and daughter Heidi.

A funeral mass will be held 11:00 am  Thursday May 25, 2017 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Pomfret, MD and will be officiated by Rev. Harry J. Stokes, Jr.. Entombment will take place 11:00 am Tuesday May 30, 2017 at St. Mary's Cemetery, 1056 Seashore Rd.,Cape May, NJ. Condolences ingersollgreenwoodfh.com