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James T. Gender

1934 - 2017

BORN

1934

DIED

2017

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Mark C. Tilghman Funeral Home, LLC. - Maple Shade

38 N. Forklanding Road

Maple Shade, New Jersey

James Gender Obituary

James T. Gender

AGE: 82 • Effort

James T. Gender, age 82, of Effort, Pa. passed away on July 8th, 2017. He was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. and was a longtime resident of Maple Shade before moving to Effort. Jim retired after many years from Ford Motor Co. in Pennsauken. He proudly served his country in the US Navy from 1952-1955. Jim was a parishioner of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, past president of Maple Shade Little League and Director of Recreation in Maple Shade. He was the Treasurer of Sun Valley Fire Co and a member of the VFW and American Legion in Effort, Pa.

Beloved husband of the late Jeannine A. Gender (nee Costic), who passed away on May 2, 2017, and father of the late Cherie Petrino, he is survived by his loving children James Gender, Jr., Jeannine (Dan) Hagan, Mary Jean (Bob) Kneringer and William Gender, his dear siblings Charles (Janet) Gender, Kathleen Gender (Jatinder Mehta) and the late William (Dot) Gender, cherished grandchildren Morgan (Matt) Siepel, Victoria Gender, Teionna Hagan, Meghan and Jazmine Kneringer and Brianna Gender, great grandchild, Keaton Parker Siepel and also many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing and visitation with his family on Thursday July 13th, 6-8 pm and Friday 8:30-9:30 am at the MARK C. TILGHMAN FUNERAL HOME, 38 N. Forklanding Rd., Maple Shade. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday July 14th, 10 am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 236 E. Main St., Maple Shade, NJ. Entombment will be in Lakeview Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made in Jim's name to Burlington County Special Services School District C/O BCSSSD Educational Foundation 20 Pioneer Blvd Westampton, NJ 08060 or to St Jude Children's Research Hospital at stjude.org Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting marktilghmanfu neralhome.com.

Published by Courier Post on Jul. 11, 2017.
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Dear Mary Jean and family,
Our sincerest condolences on the loss of our dad. Knowing your parents are together again will bring you comfort in the days to come.
Bob and Josephine

July 13, 2017

I was saddened to see that Jim had passed, so soon after his beloved wife. I didn't know either of them well, but I have fond memories of how warm and welcoming they were when I first moved to Sun Valley and served on the Board. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

Renee MacKenzie

July 12, 2017

On behalf of the Home Instead Senior Care team, we send you our condolences. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

Jessica

July 12, 2017

Dear Maryjean, What a Year! I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my prayers! The emptiness and hurt you are feeling is a void only GOD has the power to heal. He Loves you and is there to hear you and heal your hurt. If I can be of any help, please feel free to call on me. Sincerely, Greg M.

Greg Mobley

July 12, 2017

Mary Jean and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. It has been such a difficult year. All my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Sue Staaf

July 11, 2017

Jim,

So sorry to hear that you've lost your father so close to your mother's passing. I know this can't be easy on you and your family.

Would love to buy you lunch if you are still in the area.

Sincerely,
Don Roemer

Don Roemer

July 11, 2017

R. I. P. , GOD BLESS

Ray Drinkhouse

July 10, 2017

May God Bless You And Your Family At This Time Of Your Sorrow.William &Joyce Costic

July 10, 2017

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13

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Mark C. Tilghman Funeral Home, LLC. - Maple Shade

38 N. Forklanding Road, Maple Shade, NJ 08052-2630

Jul

14

Visitation

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Mark C. Tilghman Funeral Home, LLC. - Maple Shade

38 N. Forklanding Road, Maple Shade, NJ 08052-2630

Jul

14

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church

236 E. Main St., Maple Shade, NJ

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38 N. Forklanding Road, Maple Shade, NJ 08052-2630

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