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JAMES "JIM" M. MOONEY
AGE: 79 OCEAN GATE
James "Jim" M. Mooney, 79, of Ocean Gate, died Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010 surrounded in the love and support of his devoted family, at University Hospital in Newark, NJ. Born, raised and educated in Newark, he was a member of the Newark Fire Department for 29 years where he retired as Captain of Rescue One and Hazardous Materials. Jim was primarily known for his tremendous voice and ability to sing in front of a crowd any size. He had the honor of singing at the Governor's Mansion on several occasions and in July 2009 was given the opportunity to sing for the President of the United States at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel. In the summer, Jim kicked off the Berkeley Summer Concert Series with his powerful rendition of The Star Spangled Banner. He also sang for the various organizations he belonged to: The Ancient Order of Hibernians, Garden State Irish Festival Committee, Newark St. Patrick's Day Committee, Irish American Society of the Oranges, The John Cryan Association, The Giblin Association, The McGovern Association, Holy Name Society, The Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh, Brian Boru Association, Essex County Emerald Society, Ocean County Emerald Society, The Nugent Association, Ocean Gate Democratic Club, Ocean County Democratic Committee and served as President of The Ocean County Retired Police & Fire Association.
While Jim took great pride in many accomplishments, especially singing, nothing in this world made him more proud than his family. Survived by his wife, Mary Ellen (Daly) for 55 years, they had four children, Sharon Mackin (deceased), Maureen and husband, Michael DelPlato, James Kevin, and John Michael "Jack" (deceased), and nine grandchildren, Jennifer and husband, Scott, Siobhan, Jimmy Mackin, Shannon, Jimmy Mooney, Michael, TJ, Mary, Corinne and two great grandchildren, Scott and Tyler Schroeder.
Visitation will be held Monday from 2-4 & 7-9pm at the Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals, O'Connell Chapel, 706 Route 9, Bayville, NJ. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9pm at the Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home, 145 East Mount Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Philomena Church, Livingston at 10am on Wednesday with interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover, NJ. In lieu of flowers, the Mooney Family has requested donations in Jim's honor be given to New Jersey Firemen's Home, 565 Lathrop Avenue, Boonton, NJ 07005. Arrangements by the McDonough Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Mooney
Barbara Lowney-Forlenza
November 8, 2019
As this Anniversary anniversary of Jims passing approaches, my thoughts go back to St. Marys Church in Nutley. At our annual Irish Mass before our St. Patricks Day parade, Jims amazing voice filled the church year after year with the beautiful song Lady of Knock. No one could sing it quite like Jim!
As the years go by, the void he left in our yearly Irish Mass is just as large today as it was that first year.
A wonderful man that left many enjoyable memories with anyone that knew him.
We miss him dearly.
Barbara Lowney-Forlenza
Nutley Irish
tom kenney
April 6, 2011
mary and family i have asked for jim to be mentioned at easter mass here in meath.i remember you and he were always at the annual irish mass at st.patricks pro.to honor the men and women of 1916. God bless james mooney
John Lienesch
November 29, 2010
Mrs. Mooney and family,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Mooney. He was such a wonderful man, and he and Mrs. Mooney always made me feel so welcome at their home in Ocean Gate.
This time of year will now take on even more significance as he joins Sharon and Jack in my memories.
You have my deepest sympathy.
John Lienesch
John Scofield
November 25, 2010
I am so sorry for your lose. Jim was on tour one and I on tour two. My time in the squad was made betterr when I saw and spoke to Cap. Mooney. Ill miss him
November 22, 2010
Dear Mary, I am so sorry to hear of your family's loss. Mr. Mooney kindness will always be remebered. My prayers are with you and your family. I will never forget both Mr. Mooney and you. I will always remember working in the cafeteria and always greeted with a smile by Mr. Mooney. May god comfort you and your family. Gloria Ortiz and family
Terri O'Neill
November 20, 2010
I'll never forget his beautiful voice and kind disposition at every town function. I expect he's singing alongside the angels with my own dad. Deepest sympathies for the Mooney family. Please know he is a man well-loved by all, especially in Ocean Gate. We are proud and lucky to have known him. Our prayers are with you.
Terri O'Neill & Rita O'Neill
susan caufield
November 19, 2010
Mrs. Mooney, I'm so sad to hear about the passing of Capt. Mooney. He was a great family man and fire captain. My family will always have great memories of him and you. He was one of a kind. God bless you and your family. Susan Caufield and family
Joh n & Flora Friery
November 18, 2010
Dear Mary & Family,
May God comfort you during this time of sorrow.
Our deepest sympathy..
John & Flora Masotto Friery
November 18, 2010
Dear Mary and family,
May God comfort you during this time of sorrow.
With deep sympathy...John & Flora Friery
Mark Bilanica
November 17, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with The Mooney and Mackin Families in this difficult time.
John H. Gaering
November 17, 2010
You will be deeply missed by all the Retired Police and Fireman of Ocean Co. in all the things you did for them and by helping me out with the books and things I had to do for the Association.May you rest in peace.
Toni Hoffman
November 16, 2010
I remember Jim from a loooong time ago when I was the accompanist for musicals at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Newark. He was a kind and good man...the type you still easily remember some 40 years later. Heaven has gained a beautiful and powerful voice to the choir of angels.
Bonnie Sommer/Miller
November 16, 2010
Mrs. Mooney and the Mooney family....On behalf of the Sommer/Wilson/Miller families, our prayers and thoughts are with you at this very personal and difficult time. Mr. Mooney was a very special man and offered so much warmth, kindness, generosity and a wonderful legacy of the importance of family and tradition to all who were honored to know him. His presence and his voice will be greatly missed. We are grateful to have heard his voice most recently at the Women of Irish Heritage cocktail party. Our sincerest sympathies, Bonnie, Don, Matt, Todd and Cristine Miller/Wilson (Ronnie Sommer's daughter)
Dawn Schmittler
November 16, 2010
Mary, we are so sorry for you and your family. Jim was a great person. It was such a honor to have him sing at my wedding and my sister's wedding in August. We will never forget him. We love you very very much.
Tom, Dawn and Cole Thomas Schmittler
michelle dalbo
November 16, 2010
mary, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Jim was a special kind of person and will be greatly missed. I will never forget that voice. Michelle Dalbo
November 16, 2010
mary, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Jim was a wonderful and kind individual and will be sadly missed. Michelle Dalbo
Barbara Lowney-Forlenza
November 16, 2010
Dear Mary and Family,
My deepest sympathy to you during this time of sorrow. It truly was an honor to have known Jim. His faith, kindness, love of our country and his Ireland was immeasurable. His voice was what made our Irish Mass at St. Mary's so special. He will be greatly missed.
Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.
Helen Mc Ardle
November 15, 2010
Dear Mary and Family,Deepest sympathy ,from Helen , Peter Mc Ardle (Meath,Ireland.).Treasured memories of happy times,Jim was much loved and will be missed by all,especially Aunt Nell and Aunt Nancy.
susan mills
November 15, 2010
On Oct 1,2010, my Daughter and I attended Megan's wedding ceremony at St. Francis of Assisi. While we were waiting for the ceremony to start I struck up a conversation with meet Mr. Mooney who I never have met until that day. He seemed like such a sweet and kind man. Mr. Mooney said that the groom asked him to sing at his wedding so I hope I do a good job because I didn't get to practice with the organist. Well when he started singing I got chills. His voice was amazing. Then when he sang the Irish prayer it was so beautiful. After the ceremony we went up to Mr. Mooney and told him that his voice was amazing and it had to have been the most beautiful wedding mass I have ever been too. I only had the opportunity to meet Mr. Mooney for alittle over an hour and how he touched my heart. I can only amagine how many other hearts he touched.My thoughts are with his wife and family.
Elizabeth Kane-Meder
November 15, 2010
Dear Mary, I'm so sorry for your loss. Jim was a great person and appreciated by the members of the Nutley Irish for years. My best to you and your family.
sue mills
November 15, 2010
On October 1st 2010 I attended Megan's wedding at St. Francis where I had the pleasure of meeting/speaking with Mr. Mooney prior to him singing. Once he started singing his voice moved me so much. He had an beautiful effortless singing voice. After the mass I spoke with him again to tell him how much we enjoyed his singing and it was probably the most beautiful wedding mass that we have been too. Yes I only knew him for what maybe was an hour or so, but he touched my life. My heart goes out to his wife and family.
Renee Mcgee
November 15, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With sincerest sympathy, Renee Mcgee daughter of deceased newark fireman Robert Mullen.
dennis Ryan
November 15, 2010
His voice is no longer here on earth , but he is now singing for the LORD , which his life and family were wrapped around..RIP Mr. Mooney..
Deborah Romanski
November 15, 2010
My condolences to the family. Mr. Mooney helped make our childhood Christmas' merry in Newark. We will miss him. Our Prayers are with the family. Romanski Family of Newark.
Barbara Lyons
November 15, 2010
A great loss to Jim's family and his extended family - the Irish American community. No one will every forget that marvelous voice. My sympathy to Jim's family and legions of friends.
Jo Ann & Jerry Coppola
November 15, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss. Jim was a very special man to all who knew him. We just met him last year after listening to him sing at our summer concerts in the park, he was so pleasant to talk to. God bless Jim and his beautiful family. He will be missed by us all.
November 15, 2010
Our membership extend their deepet sympathy on the passing of Jim.
Carl Padula, Pres.PCP&F Local #5
November 15, 2010
Dear Mary & Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences.
George & Ann Alfano
Joan Wagner-Russo
November 15, 2010
Dear Mary, I am so sorry to hear that Jim has passed...............knowing him for so very long, but never forgeting what a good guy he has always been................ran into you several times at church and always loved reminiscing with you both................He will be in my daily prayers..........hope to see you in the spring when we return home............love and sincere sympathy to you and your family
1st Vice President Dave Earle
November 15, 2010
We, the members of the executive board of the NJ State Retired Police and Firemens Association will certenly miss our brother,Jim. May he rest in everlasting peace. God knows he deserves it.
Eileen & Mike Farrell
November 14, 2010
Please know, at this difficult time, that you are in so many thoughts and prayers. Jim will live on in the hearts of everyone who loved him. Our Deepest Sympathy
Jerry Knight
November 14, 2010
I worked with Jim for a lot of years on the NFD. He was a good friend and a real gentleman. My deepest condolences to his wife and family on his loss.
Michael Bermingham
November 14, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Mooney and her family. Mr. Mooney was a wonderful person,a brilliant singer,a true legend and will be missed.
Our deepest sympathy, Michael,Maria,Emma Grace and Michael Quinn Bermingham
Melissa Clark
November 14, 2010
My heart goes out to Mary and her family for your loss! Jim was such a great friend to my grandfather and comforted us all as my grandfather passed. I will never forget him and his wonderful gift of singing! May god give Mary and his family the strength to get through this difficult time! I am so sorry!
Paul and Kandice Sheppard
November 14, 2010
On behalf of Paul Sheppard and his family, our prayers are with you Mary and all of your children and grandchildren. Jim has left a legacy of generosity and loving kindness. We will always be grateful to the both of you for the friendship you extended to us when we came to Ocean Gate to live. You two provided a shelter of warmth and kindness during that transition and we will always be grateful to you for that. We will cherish the memories of Mr. Mooney and count it a blessing to have known him and call him a dear friend. May God's grace and peace carry you and your family through this very personal and difficult time. His presence will be deeply missed. We love you both like family. --Our sincerest sympathy... Paul, Kandice, Katy, Patrick and Kelsey Sheppard
November 14, 2010
So deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my cousin Jim. He passed away on his auny Nellies Morris's 89th birthday. He will always be remembered on a day set aside for remembering our heroes, how fitting. The Healy,s will surely give him a big welcome home.
My condolences to all my relatives in New Jersey.
Bill Morris, Edmonton Alberta.
RAYMOND RUDY NFD
November 14, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Dennis Murtha
November 14, 2010
Mary and Family
Our condolences go out to you and your family. My mother ( Catherine Caffrey Murtha ) spoke of Jim often and cherished the CD he gave her of his songs. I always appreciated you and Jim coming to pay your respects when my Mom passed away.
Dennis Murtha
Snow Storm in Ocean Gate 2010
Manny Ferreira
November 14, 2010
I will miss you sir....as friend, neighbor and uniting leader here in Ocean Gate. You will be remembered always.....
John Sharkey
November 14, 2010
My sympathy to his family.
Jim was a real GREAT Guy.
He will be missed by many
I will remember him in my prayers.
John Sharkey Member NJSRPF Local #8
John Griffin
November 14, 2010
I'm sure God is holding a special place for this "Great" man in Heaven with Him. My condolences to the family.
Dan and Pat Dobrzelecki
November 14, 2010
We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of such a wonderful and true gentleman in every aspect of the word. We both have fond memories of Jim. Dan remembers all Jim had taught him many years ago as a new firefighter. And we both remember him singing "Lady of Knock" at the Irish Festivals. No Irish Fest will ever be the same without him. Our prayers go out for the family. May your wonderful memories give you comfort in the days ahead.
Willie Murphy
November 14, 2010
With most sincere sympathy to Mary and family on your sad and tragic loss. Jim, whom I first met at "Kat Cooney's Candy Store" after I arrived in the U.S., was a man I highly admired then, and continued to do so over the years. Jim was a true Gentleman who will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Willie and Helen.
November 14, 2010
Jim- I last took your picture on Nov. 2, 2010-Election Day- at Ocean Gate Municipal Building.
Myselfand the staff at the OCGazette mourn your passing and wish the best for your family.
You were well known, not only for your wonderful voice,-but for always preparing, "a big pot of chicken soup in the winter".
God Bless You-RIP-Jim- from your Ocean Gate neighbor, JoAnn Scalera LaRusso,formerly of Newark and Short Hills, N.J.
Vincent Eckersley
November 14, 2010
Jim,
Thanks for making our Irish Festival and summer concert series the success they were. It is certainly not going to be the same without you.My deepest sympathy goes out to your family.
Vincent Eckersley,
AOH Division 1
Ocean County
Frank Helmstetter
November 14, 2010
Jim's friends at St.Thomas the Apostle,Bloomfield will always remember his beautiful rendition of Our Lady of Knock at our Irish Nights. (Don powers, Frank Helmstetter and the Irish Night Committee.
Wendi Higgins
November 14, 2010
My deepest sympathies to the Mooney family. He will be missed.
Jacqueline a. Collins Beusse
November 14, 2010
God grant eternal rest to Jim Mooney.
God bless his devoted family at this heart-breaking time.
Jim Mooney will always be in our memory. His voice will forever be in our hearts.
His life was pledged to his God, family, humanity and his beloved America and Ireland.
May God hold Jim Mooney in the hollow of His hand.
Jacqueline Collins Beusse
Jef Henninger
November 14, 2010
It was an honor to meet him. I will remember him forever.
Linda Sullivan
November 14, 2010
Mary I'm so sorry. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. Jim will be missed and loved always.
Jack & Veronica Doll
November 14, 2010
We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of this great man who was loved and respected by so many. Our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family is this heartbreaking time. We will always remember his great smile, his wonderful laugh and his beautiful voice. It was a sincere honor to have been able to call him a friend.
With deepest sympathy,
Jack and Veronica Doll & sons
joe dougert
November 14, 2010
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Rosemary McGee Smith
November 14, 2010
I will always remember Mr. Mooney, my childhood neighbor, with a broad smile and a kind word. He was always such a friendly guy who seemed genuinely happy to see you and ask about you and your family. I know he will be singing to the angels and when I hear the thunder, I will think of his strong, beautiful voice reminding us of him.
with deepest sympathy... Rosemary McGee Smith
Frank Mazzone
November 14, 2010
The officers and members of the New Jersey State Retired Police and Firemen's Association will always remember Jim for his enthusiasim for his fellow retirees. Our sympathy goes out to his family and friends.
Frank Mazzone - President, NJSRPFA
Councilman Kevin G. Kennedy
November 14, 2010
A Great Irish Gentleman a true American he will be missed by many. Rest in peace now for a life well lived.
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