James Robert Halliday

1977 - 2017

1977-2017 James Robert Halliday, age 40, a resident of Norwood, affectionately known as “Jamie” to his family and friends, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2017. He was born in Norwood, Pa. to Robert and Elizabeth Halliday. Ever since he was a little boy, Jamie loved going to work in construction with his father. He attended Interboro High School, where he played baseball, basketball, and football. Jamie earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Penn State. All through college, he worked with his dad every summer as a carpenter. He went on to graduate from the Delaware County Police Academy. Jamie coached his sons in baseball and his daughters in softball for the Norwood Athletic Club. He loved the outdoors. He loved skiing, hunting, fishing, and spending time in upstate Pennsylvania. He also loved working with his dad building things. He loved creating something beautiful. Jamie is preceded in death by his sister, Shanna Halliday Michael. He is survived by his five children, Hallie, Michael, Zachary, Olivia, and Kyleigh; and his parents, Robert and Elizabeth Halliday. He will be greatly missed by all those who were lucky enough to know him. Jamie was known for his sense of humor, and although life was not especially fair to him, he never lost it. A Memorial Service and Celebration of his Life will be held on Saturday, June 17th, at 12 Noon at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood, Pa. 19074. There will be a visitation time on Saturday from 10 A.M. to 12 Noon at the funeral home. His burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the James Halliday Children’s Education Fund at TD Bank, 2600 MacDade Blvd., Holmes, Pa. 19043. Condolences may be sent to griffithfuneralchapel@verizon.net Arrangements are by the Griffith Funeral Chapel in Norwood, Pa. www.griffithfuneralchapel.com