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James Joulwan Obituary
November 15, 2013
James Joseph Joulwan, 74, died Friday at his home in Memphis, Tenn.
Born in Pottsville, Nov. 16, 1939, he was a son of the late Alfred and Alice Joulwan.
A 1957 graduate of Pottsville High School, Jimmy attended Bullis Preparatory School and The University of Houston, Houston, Texas.
He also served in the Navy.
A natural athlete, Jimmy had a passion for sports, excelled in basketball and baseball, and was asked to tryout as a pitcher for the Chicago White Sox.
To his family he will be remembered as having an abundance of energy, a sincere smile, a sense of humor, an infectious personality and that he enjoyed cooking for everyone.
He was preceded in death by a baby sister, Elmira; and a sister, Helen.
Surviving are a daughter, Allison Mironovich, Memphis; sons, Jeremy Joulwan, Memphis, and James Haberstroh, Horsehead, N.Y.; sisters, Loretta Cairo, Camp Hill, Mary Ann Joulwan, New York City, Jacqueline Dougherty, Largo, Fla.; his twin brother, General George A. Joulwan (Army, ret.), Arlington, Va.; four grandchildren; and eight nieces.
A viewing will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick Church, Mahantongo Street, Pottsville, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home, Pottsville, assisted the family with arrangements. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tenn.
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Bob Reeser
December 5, 2013
In High School Jim was always friendly to everyone. In Memphis, he went out of his way to welcome military Aircrews. Always a gentleman.
nora dahdah-blaisdell
November 27, 2013
dear joulwan family.....so sorry to hear of jimmy'spassing .I remember when they came to springfield,ma. and stayed with my family the dahdahs when George and jimmy were young. your cousin nora dahdah blaisdell.
Fuzzy & Anna Kostishak
November 25, 2013
Sorry for your loss.
Pete Ricchiuti
November 25, 2013
George and family,
Please accept my condolences on the death of Jimmy. I have many fond memories of him in high school, and how nice he was to me. His personality could light up a room.
JOE DONAHUE
November 24, 2013
I WAS A FRIEND OF JIMJY'S DAD, AL, AND KNEW HIM WHEN HE OWNED THE SMOKE SHOP/POOL ROOM ON EAST NORWEGIAN ST. I ALSO REMEMBER WHEN THE TWINS,(JIMMY & GEORGE) WERE ABOUT 5 YEARS OLD WHEN THEY CAME WITH THEIR DAD TO DOHN PROVISIONS TO PURCHASE SOME MEAT SUPPLIES. THOSE TWINS WERE A PLEASURE TO SEE. THE JOULWAN FAMILY WERE ONE GREAT FAMILY!!!!! I KNEW THEM ALL.
Carol Hornung Sadowski
November 24, 2013
Dear Loretta, Mary Ann, Jackie, and George,
My sincere condolences on the passing of Jimmy. I have many fond memories of Jimmy and his big smile and friendly greeting for everyone--living next door to you, Jimmy and George were my only playmates during those early years. They were in our yard and house and I was in yours. What a great childhood and what fun we had. I remember looking forward to the start of 1st grade and sharing 12 years of school together. It was great to see Jimmy and George at our 55th reunion last year.
You all were the best neighbors any one could have.
Bill and I were traveling in Spain, but I remembered Jimmy and George's birthday because it was the day after my mother's, e-mailed them to wish them a Happy Birthday and was surprised not to receive a reply from Jimmy. What a shock to find out that he had passed. I am so sorry that we were not able to attend the funeral, but we had just returned from our trip. I wish that I could have talked to all of you. I am remembering all of your in my prayers.
Dave McKeon
November 24, 2013
To the Joulwan Family, our prayers and thoughts are with you during this sad time. I remember the family when we all lived on the east side, and the times we used to show old time movies in the garage. Your door was always open and good times were aplenty.
John Sullivan
November 24, 2013
God bless you Jim and bless your family.
I was in Navy boot camp with Jim.
Bernie Dutton
November 22, 2013
Dearest Loretta, Mary Ann, Jackie, & George... my deepest sympathy in your loss. I have so many warm memories of your family growing up. I remember the 90 roses Jimmy sent Aunt Sarah on her 90th birthday. I worked for Jimmy when he had the restaurant in Pottsville years ago, he was the best boss, so kind and loving in every way. I know how happy your mom, Aunt Alice, is today seeing her boy again. Someday we will all be together again in Paradise. God be with you in your sadness. I love you all. Bernie Dutton
(Aunt Birdie's daughter)
November 22, 2013
Sorry to hear this news, He was a good buddy.
Bill Farne NBVMHS 1957
November 22, 2013
Loretta, Mary Ann, Jackie and George,
My condolences on the passing of Jimmy. I regret that I cannot attend the funeral and talk to each of you. Living one block away from you on the East Side I have fond memories of Jimmy from
Little League through high school and he was a source of pride for all of us
during his career. He was always upbeat
and pleasant and I am fortunate to have
known and interacted with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill Freed
Camp Hill, PA
Dorothy Chiodo Moran
November 22, 2013
Joluwan family,
I was sorry to read of Jimmy's passing. I have many memories of him from PHS...
November 22, 2013
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing.
Sincerely, Holly Whitehouse
MIKE &GLORIA MCANANY
November 21, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Alfy Burch
November 21, 2013
Jimmy Joulwan family- My condolences on your loss. I remember Jimmy and George from Teener baseball at the Aggie and, also, scrimmaging against them in basketball when they were in High School.Both were great athletes. Jimmy, Rest in Peace.
November 21, 2013
So sorry to hear about the passing of Jim. Bob remembers what a great ballplayer he was. It was so good to see him at our last reunion. Bob and Pat Perron Curtier.
Sandra Lee Huntzinger
November 21, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I have many fond memories of him and your family. My thoughts are with all of you.
Sandy(Rebuck)Huntzinger
November 21, 2013
George and Family,
Sorry to see of Jimmy's passing. Remember you and he playing sports for Pottsville High while I was in junior high.
Ron Bevan
Pottsville H.S., Class of 1963
Beth Brady Jones
November 21, 2013
Joulwan Family,
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. It was so wonderful to see him and George at our 55th class reunion.
My prayers are with you at this sad time.
Sondra Metzger
November 21, 2013
George,
So sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. He is as much a part of my memories as your mother's musical clothes dryer.
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Carole Eiler-Parry
November 21, 2013
Joulwan Family,
My sincerest sympathies in the loss of your brother, Jimmy.
Ed DeChristopher
November 21, 2013
George:
Sad to hear of you brother's passing. Our prayers are with you and Karen.
Bruna Crishock
November 21, 2013
Dear friends,
So sorry to learn of Jimmy's passing. Remember when we all were one big happy family on East Norwegian Street.
My prayers go out to all of you.
margaret pauly
November 21, 2013
Very sorry for your loss. I was in high school with Jim.god bless
Margaret pauly
November 19, 2013
Loretta, Mary Ann, Jackie and George, Sorry to hear of the loss of your brother Jimmy. He will be remembered in our prayers. Mike and Rosalie Sukeena
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