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James Walsh Jr.

Charleston, South Carolina

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WALSH, JR., James Entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 31, 2008, Mr. James Richard Walsh, Jr., husband of Daisy Prince Walsh, Residence, Charleston, SC. Mr. Walsh was born on September 10, 1930 in Buffalo, NY the son of Martha Marie Welsh Walsh and James R. Walsh, Sr. He graduated from Canisius High School and the Citadel Class of 1957. Mr. Walsh was the first lay Comptroller for the Diocese of Charleston and held that position for over twenty years. He also worked for Bell Telephone, Westvaco and the City of Charleston Visitor's Center. Mr. Walsh was a U.S. Navy veteran, a Life Member of the Knights of Columbus Rev. John J. Egan Council 10334, an active member of St. Joseph's Church and received the Order of the Knight of St. Gregory. He is survived by his wife of fifty-six years: Daisy Prince Walsh; his children: Barbara W. Bianchi (Tony), J. Richard Walsh, III, Ph.D. (Jennifer), Susan W. Lipsey, Michael B. Walsh, Ph.D. (Sharon), Shannon W. O'Brien, Ginger W. Reijners (Fred), Mary W. Nickle (Bruce) and Patti W. Dukes(Jamie); her sixteen grandchildren: Ed (Ashley), Nick and J.P. Bianchi; Matt, Jim, John and Josie Walsh; Lauren and Cammie Lipsey; Ben Walsh; Annie O'Brien; Sarah, Sam and Daisy Nickle; Erin and Megan Dukes as well as a brother: Thomas M. Walsh. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Walsh, Jr. are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM, Monday, August 4, 2008, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will be at Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home 1620 Savannah Hwy on Sunday evening between 5:00 and 8:00 PM. The Rosary will be recited at 6:30 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association PO Box 5216 Glen Allen, VA 23058 or to Nativity Catholic School 1125 Pittsford Circle, Charleston, SC 29412. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Dear Walshes,

I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Walsh's passing. I have great memories of spending time with the Walsh family each summer at the JCC Pool during our swim years and Jim was always there to route the team on. I know how much he meant to you all and how sad you all must be.

Please know that you are in my family's thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

I love and miss you all and wish I could have been there. Be strong and be well.

Love,...

Patti and family,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. Our prayers are with you and your family. If you need us, we are here for you.

Dear Mrs. Walsh & family,
We are saddened to hear the news of your husband's passing. You are in our prayers and thoughts during this most trying time. We appreciate the love shown to our family earlier in the month by you and all your family with my mom's passing. Know that God is with you and so are all our prayers.

Mrs. Walsh, Mike, Patty, Shannon, Mary, Richard, & Barbara, I just found out about Mr. Walsh passing or you would have seen me today at the funeral. My deepest condolances just do not seem enough for a man I have known my whole life. He was a great man who tollerated me for many years. He will be sorely missed.

I am sure Jim knew his family was together and by his side as he passed on. I remember a gentle, happy man who reveled in the company of his wonderful family. My warmest and sincerest condolences are with Daisy and the extended family.

Dearest Walsh Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy. We are thinking of all of you and keeping you in our prayers.
Tim and Alana VanGrinsven
Ken and Janet VanGrinsven

We were so sorry to hear of Uncle Jim's passing. Sending our love, prayers, and condolences.
From, Lauri, Caitlin, Shannon, & Shane Walsh

Barbara and Tony,
We are saddened to learn of Barbara's dad's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy.

Dear Mike, Ben and Walsh family,
Please accept the heartfelt sympathy of our family to yours at this time of loss. May God comfort you and yours at this time.

The Tonks family