Connell, James Thomas Jr. (Jim) “Gee” 86 was called to the Lord to be reunited with his predeceased wife Therese (McCafferty), his parents Marie and James and brother, Rev. George Leuthy, M.S. SS.T. Jim is survived by his brother Jack and sister Joan (Robert Pesto). Also survived by his nine children: James III (Jay), Kevin (Debi Martinez), Larry, Therese (Tese), Jeanne (Timothy Girard), Brendan (Mallory Higgenbothem), Kim (Joe Dlugosz), Terrence (Patricia Walling), and Kristen (Joe Gindhart). All nine of his children were graduates of Holy Spirit High School. Jim was blessed with 17 grandchildren: Kelly, Kara, Jeanne, Keri, Catherine, Patrice, Timmy, Megan, Elizabeth, Christopher, Emily, Joe, Amy, Shane, Kevin, Leah, and Jo, and two great grandchildren, Reina and Michael. Jim was an esteemed member of the “Council of Elders” survived by Rita McCafferty, Bobby and Barbara McCafferty, Mary Pat and Jack Follman, and Jerry and Bonnie McCafferty. Jim worked for 47 years at various stores including: F.W. Woolworths, W.T. Grants and Allen Shoes. He managed stores in many areas including:Philadelphia, Columbia, Ocean City, Somers Point, Pleasantville, Atlantic City and the Shore Mall. Jim was a skilled bridge player. He was a Life Master and a member of the Shore Bridge Club. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Gianna Beretta Molla Parish/Saint Bernadette, 1421 New Road, Northfield, NJ on March 21, 2014 at 11:30 am where friends may call from 9:30 am until the time of Mass. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Mays Landing, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity, 9001 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20903 or Holy Spirit High School, 500 South New Road, Absecon, NJ 08201. Arrangements are entrusted to and written condolences may be sent to: www.Adams-Perfect.com
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James Connell
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