James P. Clark

1949 - 2017

James P. Clark obituary, 1949-2017, Milford, DE

BORN

1949

DIED

2017

James Clark Obituary

James P. Clark

AGE: 67 • Milford

James P. Clark, age 67, of Dover, DE, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 2, 2017.

Born on July 27, 1949, Jim was the son of the late Walter and Catherine (Lavin) Clark. He was raised in Atlantic City, NJ and was a graduate of Holy Spirit High School. Jim proudly served his country as a member of the Air National Guard for 6 years in Atlantic City. He worked in the retail industry for many years, and most recently served as general manager of the Sears Hardware store in Newark, DE.

An Irishman at heart, Jim's favorite holiday was St. Patty's Day and he loved carrying on his yearly tradition of dressing up in his green suit and performing the Unicorn Song for his friends. He was a longtime member of the New Castle Moose Lodge, VFW, American Legion and the Elks. Above all else, Jim was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend and he will be very dearly missed. "I love you Jim, my heart will ache till we meet again." ~ Loretta

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Walter V. Clark, Jr. and grandson, Timothy J. Desmond. Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 15 years, Loretta M. (Allison) Clark; children, James M. Clark (Gina), Patrick J. Clark and Michelle Marcinkus; stepdaughters, Kelly D. Williamson (Sean) and Jessica J. Jenkot; sister, Catherine Clark; grandchildren, Zachary, Ryan and Addyson Clark and Zachary, Kristie, Ash, Kassidy and Zoey.

The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to the staff of the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford for the loving care that was provided to both Jim and Loretta during his stay there.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 10:30 am on Saturday morning, March 11, 2017 at the St. Joseph R.C. Church, 371 E. Main St., Middletown, where a funeral mass will begin at 10:30 am. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jim's memory may be sent to Mooseheart, 155 International Drive, Mooseheart, IL 60539.

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Published by The News Journal from Mar. 5 to Mar. 7, 2017.
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My dearest Jim we are coming up in 6 years you have been here for me every Step of the way from finding keys to making sure the heater keeps working I love you and miss you very much. God bless you

Loretta Clark

February 27, 2023

I miss you everyday dear husband its been so hard and I know I have disappointed you over these last few years since you been going it is hard to do anything with out you here love forever Loretta ( Wendy)

Loretta Clark

February 28, 2020

Miss you much Husband . I am lost with out you . I walk around saying please come back. I miss you
love Loretta

loretta clark

May 12, 2017

lorettta clark

May 12, 2017

To Loretta and family,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. It's never easy to lose someone you love so deeply. You are in our thoughts and our prayers in this your time of sorrow. Rest in peace Jim, you will be missed by all. God bless, Ann & Frank Gatto

Ann Gatto

March 10, 2017

Jim was a great manager when I worked for him at Sears.

Nancy Hutchison

March 10, 2017

James made working at Sears a great experience. He was a wonderful mentor. As a couple, they made a great team. Jim and Loretta were meant to be together. His time was taken to soon. He will be deeply missed. My condolences goes out to Loretta and his loved ones.

Peggy DiVirgilio Smith

March 9, 2017

Rest in peace Jim. You are loved and remembered by so many and you will be missed dearly.

Keith Williamson

March 7, 2017

I love you husband

Loretta Clark

March 7, 2017

I will always remember Jim as a Father figure, a proud Poppop, a man who worked hard in retail as a manager, and someone who loved to give advice and enjoyed helping others. Throughout the years, I enjoyed listening to his childhood stories about growing up in Atlantic City, shining shoes as a young boy, enjoying the boardwalk, ocean, and beach. He was taken too soon but from the stories he told me about his life, he definitely lived a full life and enjoyed every bit of it. Jim gave a lot of good advice to myself and my children. Ashley & Zoey enjoyed having him as their Poppop and gained much needed advice about doing well in school and life. We will always remember the advice he gave to us and the good times we spent with him. I know you are in Heaven and no longer feeling pain. Someday we will all be together again and I will be expecting to see your famous unicorn dance :). Jim is now in heaven but lives on in our hearts and minds. St. Patrick's Day will always be celebrated with Jim in mind. We loved Jim and will really miss his presence but know that he is watching over us. Rest in Peace. Love, Jessica

Jessica Jenkot

March 5, 2017

I loved Poppop so much. I planted flowers with Poppop. Someday I will see him in Heaven. Poppop was really awesome. Love you, Zoey

Zoey J

March 5, 2017

Sorry for the Clark families loss. He was a great guy. I will cherish my memories of working with him. It was always a pleasure going to work when Jim was there.

Jackie Palmer

March 5, 2017

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