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James "Jim" Brophy
Flint, Michigan
1936 - 2019
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BROPHY, James "Jim" - Of Flint, age 83, died Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at his residence.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11am Saturday, November 30, 2019 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, G3139 Hogarth Avenue, Flint,
Father Anthony Strouse officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a reading program of your choice.
Visitation 2-8pm Friday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint. A Scripture Service will be held 5pm Friday evening at the funeral home.
Cremation will take place following the service.
Jim was born in Flint on June 16, 1936, the son of the late James and Elsie (McClure) Brophy. Jim graduated from St. Michael Catholic School, Class of 1954 and also a graduate of Michigan State University, Class of 1961. On June 18, 1960, he married Barbara Flynn. Jim was employed with the Grand Blanc Schools as an English School Teacher for 31 years, and also a driver’s education teacher and football coach, retiring in 1992. Jim was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church. He was a life-long Spartan and loyal Detroit Tigers fan. Jim was an avid reader, enjoyed following the news and politics, golfing and spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Surviving are wife, Barbara;
Children, Beth Brophy (Tony), Julie McCullough (Jim), Dan Brophy and Carol Myron (David);
Grandchildren, Danielle, Ellie and Finn; Great-grandchild, Knox;
Brother, Robert and wife Vivian;
Sisters, Mary Lou Szecsodi and Karen Stead;
Sister-in-law, Carol Yaklin; brother-in-law, Chuck Roy;
And numerous nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by his sister, Janet Roy and brother, Raymond Yaklin.
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I'm just another "kid" (I'm 52,now) that Mr. Brophy impacted in a positive way. Thank you Mr Brophy for you guidance, instruction, and engagement in my life. Thank you Brophy family for lending him to us. My prayers are for your comfort, in this difficult time.
Keith Nemitz
December 02, 2019 | Student
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Knew and liked him
Roger White
December 02, 2019 | Dunedin, FL | Student
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I am so sorry for the families loss. I remember him from High School. Prayers to the family.
cecila smith
December 02, 2019 | Grand Blanc, MI
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You will always be Mr. Brophy to me, 1970-71 I walked into your classroom for the first time, you attempted your best to teach me proper grammar and English, then you with your bible on your lap you took us to learn how to drive for the first time..Did we learn anything? Yes! I learned what a great teacher you were, learned what it meant to have patience and I learned what a great person you was, I only have memories of a few of my teachers and yes you were one of them, you really made an...
Vickie (Hubbard) Buckley
December 02, 2019 | Harrison, MI | Student
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Jimmy was my second cousin, but being older than we were we didnt know him well. We knew his sister Karen and my brother, Steve and I loved to play with her as children. I am proud to be one of the McClure clan, too.
Terry Snuske Pero
December 02, 2019 | Eatonton, GA | Family
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Mr. Brophy was my drivers ed. teacher in 1970 and was one of the kindest teachers that I had at GBHS. He was always patient, relaxed, fun, and made us feel confident and capable. Thank you, sir, for your skills and for the care that you gave us.
Nancy Yenshaw-Petrie
December 02, 2019 | Flushing, MI | Student
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When I taught at GBS, I was working on my Master's degree at MSU in diagnosing/remediation of reading difficulties and Jim took after school time to answer tons of questions regarding a huge project that my program required. He was a kind and thoughtful person whose expertise I respected.
Toni Pellillo
December 02, 2019 | Camarillo, CA
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Sorry to hear about your families loss. Our prayers are with you. Love Joe and Jeanette
Jeanette Killingsworth
December 01, 2019 | Lansing, MI
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