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James Sharkey Obituary

SHARKEY
JAMES W. JR., on March 13, 2008, of Clifton Heights PA, devoted husband of Donna K. (nee Komar) Sharkey, beloved father of James W. Sharkey III and Ryan W. Sharkey, beloved son of Betty (nee Nugent) and the late James W. Sharkey Sr., brother of John E. Sharkey. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral, Mon., 9 A.M., O'LEARY FUNERAL HOME, 640 E. Springfield Rd., Springfield, PA and to his Viewing Sun. Eve. after 6 P.M. Funeral Mass, Mon., 10 A.M., Church of St. Eugene, 200 Oak Ave., Primos, PA. Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cem. Contributions to The American Cancer Society, 1615 West Chester Pike, Suite 102, West Chester, PA 19382.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News from Mar. 16 to Mar. 17, 2008.

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Liz Smith

March 28, 2008

We share your sorrow. You were always so good to Andy and, having lost his Father so soon before, please believe that we understand and will keep you all in our prayers. With fond remembrances of happier times and with hope for the future, we wish you the best.

Liz, Andy and PJ Smith

Fred Radtke

March 17, 2008

Jimmy will surely be missed by all the people who knew him. I worked with Jim at the Phila Naval Shipyard Public Works Dept. He always had a smile and a few jokes to tell. God Bless him and his family.

Carol & Vincent McCormack

March 16, 2008

Sharkey leaves behind a legacy of laughter, practical jokes, fun and amazing friendships. It's a heart-breaking loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.

Bernadette Derr

March 16, 2008

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