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JAMES GILDEA Obituary
Jim was the beloved husband of Mary (nee Gnap) for 9 years. Loving father of Tyler, Kurt and Mitchell. Dear brother of Mary Gildea (Chuck Weyland), Rita Gildea (Cliff Bryant), Jeanie Black (Dave), and Michael Gildea (Lisa). He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Jim's Life Celebration on Saturday, May 11, from 9 A.M. to 12 Noon, at SNOVER/GIVNISH OF CINNAMINSON, 1200 Route 130 North. A Prayer Service and AOH Ceremony will follow at 12 Noon. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim's name may be made to the Liver Transplant Fund at the University of Pennsylvania Health System Clinical Programs, 3535 Market Street, Suite 750, Phila. PA 19104, or by visiting www.pennmedicine.org/transplant/about-us/giving/;.
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Memories and Condolences
for JAMES GILDEA
jim was like a brother to me he will be miss
terry fuller
June 10, 2013
May 24, 2013
Jim was a good person. My family and I will miss him and we will always remember his sense of humor. There are numerous "Gildeaisms" that I can not discuss but many of his friends will continue to laugh out loud for the rest of our lives.... Thanks, Jimmy. RIP
Bill Tritsch and Family
brian bert barrett
May 19, 2013
sorry to hear this I grew up with jimmy
Joyce McDonnell
May 17, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I worked with Jim at HUP. He was a true original. I always enjoyed having coversations with him. Sometimes deep, sometimes funny, always entertaining. You will be missed. Mary, Tyler, Kurt, and Mitchell, my thoughts are with you.
May 14, 2013
On behalf of everyone at the School of Nursing at Roxborough Memorial Hospital, we send our condolences. Jim was a wonderful person and a pleasure to have with us. He will be missed. God bless you and your family.
AOH dinner 2010
Brian Coleman
May 11, 2013
Nick & Michele
May 11, 2013
Mary
So sorry for your loss Jim was a great guy Our prayers are with you.
Linda & John
May 10, 2013
Mary & Tyler, Our thoughts & prayers are with you. May your memories bring you both some comfort.
Randy Rossi
May 10, 2013
Very sad to hear the news. We lost a good friend.... and comedian. Jimmy left us with a lot of great stories that will keep his spirit alive for a very long time. Rest in peace buddy.
Heartfelt sympathies to the Gildea family. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mary, Tyler, Kurt and Mitch. Jim will be missed.
Brian Brinkos
May 10, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
MaryAnn Tygh Parks
May 10, 2013
My condolences to the Gildea family, may Jim rest in peace. Prayers are with you all..
Dave Pedrick
May 10, 2013
Many many memories from grade school to playing hockey together. Rest in peace my friend until we meet again.
Dave Pedrick
May 10, 2013
Many many memories from grade school all the way through playing hockey together. Rest in peace my friend until we meet again.
Sandy Horne
May 9, 2013
Jim & I worked together on SS10! I laughed so much with him, and still refer to his stories as comic relief! RIP Jim!! Prayers to his family & friends.
Ronni DeLany
May 9, 2013
Such a tragic loss. I'll never forget the crazy days of nursing school, the stress, the instructors, the tests, but most of all, the comic relief you provided, my friend. God rest your soul and many prayers out to your family.
George Smith
May 9, 2013
Rest in Peace Jim,may God bless You and Your Family in this time of sadness.
Tom Peculski
May 9, 2013
Godspeed Jimmy
Kathy Riggio
May 9, 2013
I lived at 4012 Fairhill st and Jim's mom Peggy was good friends with my mom and Peggy babysat me while my mom was working at Episcopal hospital. The Gildea's were a very nice family and I remember growing up with all of them. R I P Jim. Childhood memories never die.
Lisa Battersby
May 9, 2013
So sad to hear this terrible news. My sympathies to his wife and children. Jim made us laugh every day in nursing school! Rest in peace, Jim.
AOH Dinner 2009
May 9, 2013
Rose Riggio
May 9, 2013
Nursing school woundn't have been the same without you there, my friend. Rest in peace Jim, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May 9, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the Gildea Family.
May your memories give you comfort at this difficult time.
~ Theresa Mullin-Hughes
Bettyanne Gildea-Masterson
May 9, 2013
So sorry to hear this sad news. Even though we weren't close I remember his smile. Grateful he came to my Mom's party. We are family no matter what.
May 9, 2013
My deepest sympathy to Mary and his sons. Jim was a blessing during the short time through our nursing school days. He pulled us through it when all that we wanted to do was quit. May his soul forever rest in peace.
Michelle Roque, Philadelphia
May 9, 2013
Many thoughts and prayers go to the family. Jim was such a fun and happy soul and made every one feel so good to know him. It was a joy to have known him in the little time through nursing school that we had. May he rest in forever peace.
Randy Williams
May 9, 2013
I am sorry to hear about the loss of an old friend. Jim was my next door neigbor in Philly,My condolences to his family.
Tanisha Robinson
May 9, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Jerry Pedrick
May 9, 2013
So sorry to hear.May your family be comforted at this time.Many hockey memories.Rest in peace my friend.
Rob OConnor
May 9, 2013
Rest in peace Jim. You will be missed.
Thinking of you Mary & Tyler.
Christa Ruppert
May 9, 2013
You are in a better place now Jim. Thank you for all the laughs and great times. You were a great neighbor! May you rest in peace!
Ruppert Family
May 9, 2013
Our Deepest Sympothy to the family. Mary and Ty you are in our thoughts and prayers always. Jim was an amazing neighbor and friend. We will miss his sense of humor and of course his "Flyer's" talks in the yard. as Ron would say "rest in peace Jim-bo" Love the Ruppert Family
Dennis Welsh
May 8, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mark and Michele
May 8, 2013
We will miss you and always remember your sense of humor. Mary and Tyler will always have an angel looking out for them.
Andy Bennett
May 8, 2013
Rest in peace old friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kathy & Frank
May 8, 2013
Rest in peace and God bless you. We'll miss your sense of humor. Mary and Tyler, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathleen Laughlin
May 8, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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