James J. Jonas

James J. Jonas obituary, Philadelphia, PA

James J. Jonas

James Jonas Obituary

Published by John F Givnish Funeral Home - Academy Rd on May 21, 2016.
Jonas, James J. age 83, of Philadelphia on May 21, 2016. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Hearn). Loving father of James J. Jr. (Patti), John (Regina), Joseph (Sharon), Marie Jonas, Robert (Amy) and the late Michael Jonas. Dear brother of Gerard ( Betty) and Frank (Jean). Also surviving are 15 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Jim was a Philadelphia police officer and retired as a Detective Sgt. He proudly served our country as a U.S. Marine. Jim loved the outdoors and was an avid reader. He belonged to the N.R.A. and the Holmesburg Gun club. Relatives and friends are invited to share in Jim's Life Celebration Wednesday evening from 6-9 PM at John F. Givnish of Academy Rd., 10975 Academy Rd. Phila, PA 19154. His funeral procession will form at 7:45 AM on Thursday morning at John F. Givnish Funeral Home and proceed to Washington Crossing National Cemetery for a 9:00 AM service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Jim's memory to St. Christopher's Children's Hospital, 160 E. Erie Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19134 would be appreciated by his family. 1-877- GIVNISH

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July 18, 2016

Sarah Jonas posted to the memorial.

June 4, 2016

Denise McCarthy posted to the memorial.

June 1, 2016

Bea Spriddle posted to the memorial.

Sarah Jonas

July 18, 2016

We just recently learned of Jim's passing. When Jerry called my brother-in-law Mark to inform him of Betty's passing that is when we learned of Jim's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Denise McCarthy

June 4, 2016

My deepest sympathies to Bob, Jim, Lt. Frank and the entire Jonas family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bea Spriddle

June 1, 2016

So sorry for the loss of your dad Marie. You and your family are in my prayers!

Kristi Jonas

May 24, 2016

I love you Grandpop!!!

Joe Hearn

May 24, 2016

Rest in Peace Uncle Jim , u & my Dad taught me to luv the outdoors when I was a young boy & till this day I still love the idea of going camping with my boys & hopefully my boys will cherish the times we are having to pass along to their children, we didn't have much growing up but we did have was Family which was priceless!
thanks for the memories that I carry with me today.
Joe Hearn & family.

Debbie Rano

May 24, 2016

Rest in Peace Uncle Jim. Will always have nice memories of mountain trips and sitting around the camp fires. Debbie

àlice hickman

May 23, 2016

My prayers are with you n your family..god bless you.Alice Hickman...

JW Key

May 23, 2016

Dear Family, at this tough time in your life, may the friendships of your closest friends, love, sympathy and heartfelt condolences from family bring you comfort. (Proverbs 18:24) Please except my sincere condolences on the passing of James.

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