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James B. Harkins

1928 - 2010

James B. Harkins obituary, 1928-2010

BORN

1928

DIED

2010

James Harkins Obituary

A resident of Torrance, CA, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2010. Born in Redondo Beach, CA in 1928, he was 82 when he died. Jim was a lifetime member of St. James Catholic Church where he served as head usher for many years. Jim had served in the army and was posted in Berlin following the end of World War II. He graduated from Redondo Union High School after being discharged. He went on to have a career with GTE telephone company for more than thirty years. He also worked on the Parks and Recreation Commission and had a great interest in Redondo Beach politics. An avid fan of sports, his biggest love was held for Notre Dame Fighting Irish football. Jim is survived by wife, Virginia Harkins of Torrance, CA; sons, Mike (Yolanda) Harkins of Simi Valley, CA, Alan (Julie) Harkins of Torrance, CA and Brian (Frank Rook) Harkins of Van Nuys, CA; and 3 grandchildren, Jennifer, Christopher and Lauren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and William Harkins and his first wife, Elizabeth. A gathering of family and friends will be held at Rice Mortuary on Sunday, November 28, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Service will be held at St. James Catholic Church on Monday, November 29, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. A reception will follow at St. James from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City. Please sign the guest book at www.dailybreeze.com/obits. Please go to the mortuary's website, www.LAfuneral.com to send the family messages, share memories, or to obtain directions to the services.

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Published by Daily Breeze on Nov. 24, 2010.

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Manny Tiangha

November 29, 2010

Jim was the one who invited me to work as a weekday lay sacristan at St. James in 1993 and so for about 9 years I'd be helping set-up the church with Jim for the 8:00 a.m. Mass. Every morning begins as a day of laughter with Jim - I remember him cracking up this line: Every morning I check the obituary to see if my name is in it.

Mark Strader

November 28, 2010

Your dad Jim was a exemplary gentleman of faith. Blessings upon him as he enters new life. Fr. Mark A. Strader

Mike O'Sullivan

November 26, 2010

Mike/Alan/Brian - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.

November 24, 2010

So very sorry for your loss. I feel fortunate to have know Jim for many years, from our High School years, into to adult years. Always enjoyed running into him in the South Bay towns and Bank of America in Hermosa Beach, when he would stop by for a visit. I will miss him.
Dick Knight (Manhattan Beach, Ca.)

Donas Daniel

November 24, 2010

Worked for Jim at GTE many, many years ago. My condolences to his family

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