James John Feehly

July 13, 1936 -Sept. 23, 2012
MISHAWAKA - James John Feehly, 76, of Mishawaka, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2012, from complications of Parkinson's disease. Jim was born July 13, 1936, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Francis and Teresa (Ward) Feehly. On July 7, 1958, he was united in marriage to the former Patricia Ann Sallows at Holy Cross Catholic Church in South Bend. Jim served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War era and was discharged honorably in 1959. Surviving are his wife, Pat Feehly of Mishawaka; and four daughters, Cathy Feehly of Indianapolis, Indiana, Maureen Miller of Mishawaka, Indiana, Bethany (Doug) Shearer of Mishawaka and Mary (Alex) Teo of Issaquah, Washington. Also surviving are five grandchildren, LeAnn Day, Mallory Washburn, Connor Shearer, Cole Shearer and Caleb Teo; along with four great-grandchildren, Brendan Weesner, Peyton Damp, Dominic Damp and Ryder Washburn. Jim is also survived by his sisters, Frances Rich of Abingdon, Maryland, and Cecilia Dimpfel of White Rock, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Mary Jacobs, Nancy Will, John Feehly, Phillip Feehly and Paul Feehly. Visitation will be held from 4-7:30 pm Wednesday, September 26, 2012, at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Osceola. Jim was a longtime member of The People of Praise group, and they will have a program and time of sharing beginning at 7:30, following visitation. There will also be one hour of calling prior to the 10:30 am Mass at Queen of Peace Catholic Church on Thursday, September 27, at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola. Jim was employed for many years at ASA in Elkhart where he was in the quality control department. He retired at the age of 65. In his spare time, he enjoyed working in his garden, loved visiting the ocean, and caring for others. He volunteered his time as a Cub Master, at the Sunburst race in South Bend, and at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, the People of Praise, and the Christians in Commerce. A longtime member of the Queen of Peace Church, Jim taught CCD for ten years, and was a Eucharistic Minister and Proclaimer of the Word. The Feehly family would like to thank Golden Living Center in Mishawaka, the Milton Adult Day Care, the U.S. Veterans Administration, REAL Services, and all of their friends and family for the care and support given throughout Jim's time of need. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the People of Praise, Queen of Peace Catholic Church, or to Heartland Hospice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.chapelhillmemorial.com.