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James B. Harkins

Torrance, California

1928-2010

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A resident of Torrance, CA, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2010. Born in Redondo Beach, CA in 1928, he was 82 when he died. Jim was a lifetime member of St. James Catholic Church where he served as head usher for many years. Jim had served in the army and was posted in Berlin following the...

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Jim was the one who invited me to work as a weekday lay sacristan at St. James in 1993 and so for about 9 years I'd be helping set-up the church with Jim for the 8:00 a.m. Mass. Every morning begins as a day of laughter with Jim - I remember him cracking up this line: Every morning I check the obituary to see if my name is in it.

Your dad Jim was a exemplary gentleman of faith. Blessings upon him as he enters new life. Fr. Mark A. Strader

Mike/Alan/Brian - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.

So very sorry for your loss. I feel fortunate to have know Jim for many years, from our High School years, into to adult years. Always enjoyed running into him in the South Bay towns and Bank of America in Hermosa Beach, when he would stop by for a visit. I will miss him.
Dick Knight (Manhattan Beach, Ca.)

Worked for Jim at GTE many, many years ago. My condolences to his family