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James McCabe Obituary
He was born at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh on April 14, 1949.
He graduated from Carrick High School in 1967. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps that same year. He proudly served his country in the Vietnam War, having earned the rank of corporal. During a leave back in the U.S., he met the love of his life at a dance, Marlene (Powers) McCabe. They married in 1972.
Jim retired from Horsehead Industries in Monaca as a millwright in 2013.
Jim loved hunting, fishing, boating, cooking, and traveling in his RV. But most of all, he loved spending time with his family.
He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Marlene; his children, Tracy (Sean) Coen, Mark McCabe, Dr. Brandy (Stephen) Mechling, Joelene (Robert) Gray, Nicole McCabe, Landon McCabe, Amiah McCabe, Abby McCabe and Maria Beistel; and his grandchildren, Ashelyn, Rianna, Derek, Emma, Katelyn, Kayleb, Elijah, Xander and Brynndalyn.
He is also survived by his sisters, Sebilla (Butch) Czapko, Janet (Ed) Bubenheim and Karen (Michael) Gegick; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Alicia (O'Connor); his father, Ralph McCabe; and his daughter, Jennie McCabe.
While Jim had many roles, husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, he was also a volunteer Santa Claus. He spent many years spreading laughter and joy as Santa.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Leonard Appleman and Dr. Holtzman, for the excellent care they gave Jim.
MCCABE - Friends of James "Jim" R. McCabe, who died Tuesday, April 11, 2023, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at FOX FUNERAL HOME, 410 W. Main St., Saxonburg.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, Jim would appreciate monetary donations for toys made to the Western Pennsylvania Police Athletic League, 231 Monroeville Mall, Monroeville, PA 15146.
For more information, please visit www.foxfuneralhomeinc.com.
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Mr & Mrs Philip & Paula Stephens
April 16, 2023
Mrs McCabe, Tracy, Katelyn & the McCabe Family
Please except our sincere condolences at this difficult time. I have not met you personally or your husband but I´ve heard wonderful things about you both. My husband also served in Vietnam & from all the things I´ve read & heard you were an amazing couple. So truly sorry for your loss & I sincerely hope God gives you & your family the strength To help you all through this difficult time. God Bless & thank you to your husband for his service to his Country. May God bring you peace until you & your husband are joined once again in eternal life.
Danielle Deighton
April 13, 2023
God bless Jim. He lived an inspiring life.
Brother Marine, McKeesport, Pa.
April 13, 2023
Semper Fi Marine. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. R.I.P.
Autumn
April 12, 2023
Marlene and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all! James was an amazing man and I feel blessed to have known him! Marlene, I don't think I've ever met a man who loved his wife as much as James loved you!
Love, hugs and prayers sent your way!
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