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Teresa James Obituary
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Teresa L. James, 85, of Binghamton, passed away on Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008, surrounded by her loving children at Wilson Memorial Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Donald E. James, Sr.; and her parents, Anna and Leo Murphy, Binghamton; brothers and sisters, Edward, William, Raymond and Madeline. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Phyllis and Michael Smilnak, Dunedin, Florida, Anne and Richard Gleason, Indialantic, Florida, Margaret Winkler and her fiance, Bob Nacke, St. Louis, Missouri. She is also survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Barbara James, Jr., Chenango Forks, William and Sherry James, Cary, N.C., Robert and Sandra James, Binghamton. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, Jeremy and Nicole James, Joseph and Anne James, Robert and Jennifer Winkler, Michael Winkler, Thomas Winkler, Lara Smilnak, Taylor James, Matthew James, Katherine James; four great-grandchildren, Dominic and Benjamin James Winkler, Alexander Murphy James, and Jenna James. Teresa was also survived by her sister, Mary McGory; and brother, Reverend Daniel Murphy, Binghamton; sister-in-law, Bernardine James, California; and 20 nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Mary Ellen McGory. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Binghamton. Teresa graduated from St. Paul's High School, Binghamton. Her greatest love was for her family and that love and care will be sadly missed. Teresa had a great devotion for the Blessed Mother. The family would like to thank the staff on the fifth floor at Ideal Nursing Home and the staff and doctors on the second and fourth floor at Wilson Hospital for their compassionate care.
Funeral services will be held at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main Street, Binghamton, Wednesday at 9 a.m. and at 9:30 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, where a Funeral Mass will be offered. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in memory of Teresa may be made to St. John the Evangelist Church, 1263 Vestal Avenue, Binghamton, N.Y. 13903; or Birthright of Binghamton, Inc., 435 Main Street, Johnson City, N.Y. 13790.
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Memories and Condolences
for Teresa James
March 31, 2008
Peggy and Family, So sorry to hear about your Mom. I have many memories of Mitchell Ave. May all your special memories bring you peace in your hearts.
With love, Elisa Muscatello Williams
Florence R Day
March 26, 2008
Teresa was a very dear and wonderful friend. Our prayers
go out to all the James' family.
Dennis Green
March 26, 2008
I am very sad to hear about your mother, our hearts are with you ,from me any everybody at Rogers
Tim & Jennifer Day
March 26, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kaye, Andy, Dave,Lauren & Erin Licherdell (Murphy)
March 26, 2008
To the James, Murphy and McGory Families,
We're so sorry to hear about Aunt Teresa. She was a special mother, grandmother, sister and aunt and will be missed so much. Please take solice in knowing how much love and happiness you gave her in her life, and how much you meant to her always.
Linda J Barlow
March 26, 2008
To The James Family:
I was very sorry to hear about your Mom...Bob, you were with us when our Mom passed..please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...Linda J. Barlow and the Barlow family..George,Steve,Chris etc.
Charles Eldred
March 26, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Michael Lisi
March 26, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Elaine & Rich Rosner
March 25, 2008
Mary, Mary Ellen and Jim: Rich and I send our deepest sympathy to you. We know how much your sister/aunt meant to you. You and your family are in our hearts and prayers...Elaine & Rich
Ellen Sdobnev
March 25, 2008
Teresa will be missed at the hair care shop at Ideal , I so enjoyed her kind, patience. She was always understanding even when not feeling well. I can only hope that I could ever be such a Lady! My Condolences to her Family as You were all so Blessed by her life.
Chris, Colleen, KC and Emma Murphy
March 25, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear about Aunt Theresa. Her and Uncle Don's legacy is their fine family, and all those grand kids. I hope you all take comfort in being in each other's presence. I miss you all, and the love your family has.
Elaine Barlow
March 25, 2008
Bob and Family, Our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your Mom. We will keep her in our prayers; may the memories you have of her be always in your heart.
Joan Rossie
March 25, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Mary Burke
March 25, 2008
My heart is with you, Peggy. It's been a year of joy and sadness. Though I love your mom's final choice--to take the express bus to heaven on Easter Sunday!
Love to you and your wonderful family.
Mary
Janice, Dean, Wesley & Madeleine Howell (Murphy)
March 25, 2008
My deepest sympathies to all of you. Aunt Teresa was very special to me and I'll miss her. What a perfect day to go with God. May she have eternal life in heaven. We will keep you in our prayers.
Brian Crane
March 25, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathies. Aunt Teresa was always very good our family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. - Brian, Liz & Ana Crane
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