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Ret. Maj. James M. McNamara USAF

James McNamara Obituary

McNamara, Maj. James M., USAF Ret.

Peacefully on January 29, 2020, baptized into the hope of Christ's Resurrection. Dearest husband of Margaret McNamara (nee Rush); devoted father of 3, grandfather of 9 & great-grandfather of 10; our uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend.

Jim served as a Navigator in the US Air Force from 1954 – 1973. Services: Visitation Tuesday at St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Catholic Church (4900 Ringer Road) 9:30 a.m. until Mass time at 11 a.m. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.


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Published by Post - Dispatch on Feb. 2, 2020.

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Mike Forrest

December 30, 2020

Margaret - I thought about you and Jim today while remembering the good times we had in the early 1950's. Wish we could have visited more during the past 50+ years. Love, Mike

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St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Catholic Church

4900 Ringer Road, MO

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St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Catholic Church

4900 Ringer Road, MO

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