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JAMES GRAHAM Obituary

GRAHAM
JAMES J.


Formerly of Washington Town-ship NJ, more recently of Melbourne FL, passed away on April 17, 2017. Born in Philadel-phia, he graduated from Drexel University and had a long and distinguished career as Director of Purchasing at CIGNA, Drexel University and the University of Pennsylvania.
Beloved husband of Denise Graham (nee Mullen); loving father of Jennifer (Eddie) Savage, Jay Graham and Stephen Graham. Cherished grandfather of Frankie Forte, Jimmy Graham, Julia Graham, Vincent Forte, Caroline Graham, Elizabeth Graham, Thomas Graham, Trevor (Jody) Savage and Trinna (Steve) Wooster and great-grandfather to Ava, Cameron, Jordan, Andrew and Chase. Predeceased by his revered mother, Mary Graham (nee Forsythe), father, Goldie (Joseph) Graham, brother, Joseph Graham and sister, Elaine Fitzpatrick (nee Graham). Adored brother of Sr. Maryanne Graham, John Graham, Larry Graham, Theresa Razzano (nee Graham) and Cheryl Graham. Treasured brother-in-law, cousin and uncle to so many.
There will be a Memorial Mass for his family and friends on Saturday, April 29, 2017, promptly 10:15 A.M., at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 362 Ganttown Rd., Sewell NJ 08080. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in James' name may be made to the Vitas Hospice Community Connection http://vitascommunityconnection.org/community-connection/donate. Please select either the Brevard County FL or Palm Bay FL location.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Apr. 26, 2017.

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April 29, 2017

Denise, the two of you have been in my prayers for a long time. I miss Jims big smile for everyone and we miss you at LOM. Jim was a special person. See you soon. Love Helen

Paul Boyorak

April 29, 2017

We will all miss you at the lakes of Melbourne in Florida.

Debbie Hopkins

April 28, 2017

To Denise and family,what a wonderful man Jim was. So many great memories of you and Jim. I miss you both so much.. Jim is now out of pain and getting to know my Hoppy... like he told me, so sorry for your loss. But come back soon.

Patti Kelly

April 28, 2017

Dear Denise and Family, I was so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I'm thinking and praying for you and your family! Patti Gordon Kelly

Kathy Linden

April 28, 2017

Denise and family, no words to express my feelings. Deeply sorry for your heartache. May God help you all. My love and prayers to all.

Frank Ibbotson

April 27, 2017

Denise sorry to hear the bad news about jim he was a great friend growing up in south philly a lot of good memories with you and jim he was a great guy he will be remembered in my prayers,i can't make the memorial due to a wedding the same day Frank Ibbotson and Theresa

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