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JAMES BOCKIUS Obituary

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JAMES, June 2, 2011, formerly of South Phila. and Villas, NJ. Beloved husband of Lynn (nee McGrory). Loving father of Donna (Steven) Riccelli and Lynnie. Dear poppy of Felicia, Amanda and Samantha. Dear brother of John, Nancy and the late Diane, Buddy and Bobby. Brother-in-law of Phyllis. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Wed. eve. from 5:30 to 7:45 P.M. at the SHEA FUNERAL HOME INC., 29th and Dickinson St., immediately followed by his Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gabriel Church at 8 P.M. Funeral Procession to SS. Peter and Paul Cem. will leave Shea Funeral Home Thurs. morning at 10 A.M. Donations in Jim's memory to the Good Shephard Penn Partners Specialty Hospital at Rittenhouse, 1800 Lombard St., Phila., PA 19146 would be appreciated.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Jun. 6, 2011.

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June 15, 2011

Dear Lynn, Donna, and Lynnie,
Our condolences for the loss of your husband and dad.
He will always be remembered as not only a gentleman but a gentle man as well.
It was our pleasure and our privilege to have known him and to have taken care of him.
All of you were his world, and his legacy will continue through you.
May God grant you peace. And may you find comfort through Jim's love and your wonderful memories.
Sincerely,
Dr. Tom and Sandy Del Giorno
Phila, PA

Jimmy & Bob

June 7, 2011

Lynn I was sorry to hear of the lost of Jim. May God's grace and peace be with you and the girls. He was a good man. He will always be rememberd.

mary barrett

June 6, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. Jim was a great guy and will never be forgotten. he leaves us many wonderful memories. my prayers are with all of you. love you guys.

Kathleen & John Shilling-Merrill

June 6, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Diane Durham

June 6, 2011

God's blessings to all of you, keep his memory alive by talking about him and to him! It really helps, Love ya, Diane

Diane Durham

June 6, 2011

God's blessings to all of you, keep his memory alive by talking about him and to him! It really helps! Love ya--Diane

Diane Durham

June 6, 2011

God's blessings to all of you, keep his memory alive by talking about hime and to him! It really helps! Love ya--Diane

Carol & Peter Palazzo

June 6, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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