Richard Robert Cherry, 57, of Stroudsburg, died Sunday, January 15, 2017, at home. Born on August 15, 1959 in Allentown, he was the son of Robert Cherry of Walnutport and the late Sandra (Hildebrand) Cherry. He has owned and operated Cherry’s Sunset Family Restaurant in Kresgeville since 2000.

Rich was a member of Blue Ridge Hook and Ladder Fire Company and B.P.O. Elks Lodge 319 in East Stroudsburg. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and coaching his daughters West End sports teams.

Survivors: In addition to his father, surviving are his fiance to whom he was to marry in February, Alexis Van Parys; three children, Amber Garis and husband Cory of Tatamy, Trista Vanderah and husband Ryan of Kresgeville and Connor Lukas of Stroudsburg; four grandchildren, Cole Vanderah, Dane Vanderah, Molly Garis and Bo Garis; two sisters, Michele Frable and husband Duane of Palmerton and Lisa Csencsits-Cebrosky and husband Glen Cebrosky of Bath; and several nieces and nephews. Services: Visitation will begin at 9:30AM followed by the memorial service at 11:30AM on Friday, January 20, at Polk Township Firehouse, Route 209, Kresgeville. Cremation was private. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances may be made to , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. – See more at: Legacy.com