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James J. Meehan

1930 - 2014

James J. Meehan obituary, 1930-2014, West Chester, PA

BORN

1930

DIED

2014

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Mauger Givnish Funeral Home - Malvern

24 Monument Avenue

Malvern, Pennsylvania

James Meehan Obituary

James 'Seamus' J. Meehan James 'Seamus' J. Meehan on February 2, 2014 of West Chester, PA and Mount Charles County, Donegal, Ireland. Seamus was born on August 16, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Joseph and Margaret Williamson Meehan. He was a member of the U.S. Marines from 1955-1957. Seamus was a long time employee of Acme Markets as a forklift operator. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, singing and spending summers at his home in Donegal, Ireland. Survivors: Loving wife of 48 years Peggy Clay Meehan; father of Teresa McGettigan (Paul), James J. Meehan (Lisa), Kelly Meehan (George Galli), Joseph Meehan (Amy Payne), Kevin Meehan (Christine), and Monica Fickenscher (Christian); brother of Peggy Cleary, Patsy McCallig, Joseph Meehan, and Marlene Gallagher; loving grandfather of 13. Services: Relatives and friends are invited to attend Seamus's life celebration on Thursday, February 6, 2014, from 10a.m.-12 Noon, at Saint Simon and Jude Church, 8 Cavanaugh Court, West Chester, PA, followed by his Mass of Christian Burial at 12 Noon. Interment: Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery. In lieu of flowers: Memorial donations may be sent to Sisters of Mercy c/o Sister Alice Mary Meehan, Merion Station, PA 19066. www.maugergivnish.com

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Published by The Daily Times from Feb. 4 to Feb. 5, 2014.

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February 2, 2017

He was a wonderful man. So very sorry for your loss. Sorry this is so late in being posted. Love, Cindy,Mike and Michael McCafferty

February 2, 2015

HE WAS A VERY SPECIAL HUSBAND FATHER AND FRIEND WE A;WAYS ENJOYED BEING WITH BOTH OF OF YOU LOVE PAT AND CAROL

The Chirico Family

February 13, 2014

To the Meehan Family, we were so sorry to hear of Seamus's passing. We met the Meehan family at the Erin Pub and became life long friends.Peggy was one of my Dad's favorite people.I will never forget her kindness to him. Rest in peace Seamus.

Seamus in Ireland August 2013

Margaret Meehan

February 12, 2014

Seamus in Donegal

Margaret Meehan

February 12, 2014

Seamus in Ireland August 2013

February 12, 2014

Bill and Marie Torrence

February 6, 2014

Kevin, Christine,
We extend our sincere sympathy to you, your children, your Mom and your siblings on the loss of your Dad. What a great man. May all you memories and his love for you and yours for him sustain you during this difficult time.

Regina and Jenny

February 5, 2014

Our love and prayers for Peggy, their children and grandchildren.
Seamus was a blessing to them and them to him. A man of great faith,
courage, joy and gratitude. He and Peg an inspiration to us.. God bless the Meehan family.

February 5, 2014

My prayers and condolences to Peg and her family on the death of their beloved Seamus. Dorothy McGinnis

February 5, 2014

We are thinking of you Teresa, Paul, your children and the rest of your family with the loss of your dad.
He truly was and is : An Irish Blessing !
Larry and Barbara

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Feb

6

Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Saint Simon and Jude Church

8 Cavanaugh Court, West Chester, PA

Feb

6

Mass of Christian Burial

12:00 p.m.

Saint Simon and Jude Church

8 Cavanaugh Court, West Chester, PA

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Mauger Givnish Funeral Home - Malvern

24 Monument Avenue, Malvern, PA 19355

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