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JAMES SHORTLEY 76 of Boynton Beach passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2008. He was born in Swissville, Pennsylvania on June 3, 1931. He worked for Rinker Materials for 30 years and Shortley Aluminum for five years. He was a Veteran of the Korean War serving in the US Navy. James was a devout Catholic and a loving father. He is survived by three sons, Jim (Linda) Shortley, Jr., Tim (Jean) Shortley, Dan (Lillian) Shortley; daughter, Maureen (Tom) Papp; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Bill (Mary Ann) Shortley and sister, Pat (Ed) Locke. Friends will be received Tuesday, May 27, 2008 from 6-8 PM at Scobee-Combs-Bowden Funeral Home, corner of US Hwy. #1 and N.E. 15th Avenue, Boynton Beach. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 10 AM at St. Mark Catholic Church, Boynton Beach. Scobee-Combs-Bowden Funeral Home & Crematory Boynton Beach, Florida Family Owned & Operated To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries
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Lillian Murphy
May 29, 2008
My sympathies are with you and your family. With Love,
Barbara Murphy
May 28, 2008
Our sympathy on the loss of your loved one. Our prayers are with you.
Barbara & Stephen
Jon Neser
May 28, 2008
Best wishes at this time.
Michael Bell
May 26, 2008
Tim, I'm very sorry to read of your father's death. Be comforted in the knowledge that he is with Our Lord in heaven, and will always be with you. Please know that you and all of your family are in my prayers. Take care, Tim.
Michael Bell
John Hart Adams
May 26, 2008
Bill:
Sorry to read of James death. My best wishes to the entire family. God be with you all.
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