James Crane Obituary

James M. Crane Jr. of Coatesville James M. Crane, Jr., 82, of Coatesville died Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at the Brandywine Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late James M. and Mary Orton Crane. James served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was employed as a plumber and was a member of Philadelphia Local #690. For 43 years, he was a member of St. Cecilia Church. James played many rounds of golf at Ingleside, was an avid Philadelphia sports fan and enjoyed baking cheesecakes and pies. Surviving him are two sons, James M., III, husband of Kathleen and Martin, husband of Terry; a daughter, Joanne Lindquist, wife of Michael; two sisters, Peggy Kryger and Mary Katherine Magee; and three grandchildren, Nicole, Kaitlin and Julianna. He was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia O'Conner and a brother, Joseph Crane. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 11, at St. Cecilia Church, 6th Avenue and Chestnut Streets, Coatesville. Family and friends may call from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Harris-Mountain Funeral Home, 1030 E. Lincoln Highway, Coatesville. Interment will be in St. Cecilia Cemetery, Coatesville. On-line condolences may be made by visiting www.harrismountainfuneralhome.com.

Published by The Daily Local from Feb. 8 to Feb. 9, 2012.
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Jimmy, Nancy, Martin, and family,

We're so saddened by Uncle Jimmy's death and sincerely sorry we couldn't make it to the sevices. I have such happy memories of you all and hope you can find some peace and happiness in your own. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Mary (O'Connor) and Joe Bongarzone

February 15, 2012

So sorry to hear of your loss. May God's strength carry you through this time of need.

Ed.Christine,Zach,Noah,Sam,Isaiah,Beka,Gabe,,Shilloh,,Eli,Simeon,,Hadassah Crane

February 11, 2012

Dear Uncle Jimmy-
Being the youngest grandchild on the "Crane" side and living so far away we didn't get to see each other very much. However, I remember when you came to MA to celebrate my Dad's 60th birthday and how much it meant to him to have his brother there to celebrate. To My Cousins...I am sorry for the loss of your Dad, may you find comfort knowing my Dad and Aunt Patsy was there to greet him with open arms. I am sorry your "MA" relatives will not be there with you tomorrow, but please know we are thinking and loving all of you. Rest in Peace Uncle Jimmy.

Jen (Crane) Wright

February 10, 2012

Joanne, My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I pray God's mercy will sustain you in your loss.

Ellen Nichols

February 10, 2012

Jim, Nancy and Martin our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families. Nothing but great memories of our Uncle Jimmy.
Tim and Cindy O'Connor

February 10, 2012

Nancy, Jim, Martin and family,


We're so sorry for your loss. Uncle Jim was an example on how to live life the way you want. We'll always remember the home movies he took of the family parties at Grandmom and Grandpop Crane's. Our mother so admired and looked up to him as her big brother until the very end of her life. Dad tells us he is the reason that he met our mother and for that we will be forever grateful.

Pattiann(O'Connor) and Chuck Snyder

February 9, 2012

Jim & Kathy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Joy & Charlie O'Donnell

February 9, 2012

Jim, Joanne (Nancy) & Martin,

Thinking of all of you and I (we) are so sorry for your loss. Of course, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Uncle Jimmy will be missed! I have fond memories of all the family Christmas parties and I am so glad we had them !!!

Bobbi (Magee) and Mike Brogan

February 9, 2012

Jim and Nancy,We are sorry for your loss. I have fond memmories of you parents.

Bill and Wanda Dunn

February 9, 2012

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