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James Hall Obituary
JAMES F. 83, a WWII Naval Veteran, a retired Police Garage Supervisor and life long 2nd streeter. Jim died of complications from Prostate Cancer. Mr Hall served in the Pacific with the 3rd Fleet aboard the Aircraft Carrier, the U.S.S. Monterey. Jim spent many nights as the Bridge Talker with his then Division Officer Lt. Gerald Ford. Jim maintained a long correspondence with the future president and was always proud when he would receive one of his many letters on White House Stationary from President Ford. Mr. Hall also provided the President with photographs of their beloved Monterey, some of which are now part of the Ford Museum and Library in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Jim was the holder of twelve Battle Stars and during the Battle of the Philippine Sea he was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat "V" for his heroic actions off the Isle of Formosa. Jim was married to his beloved bride of sixty-two years, Eleanor, with whom he was comforted to the last day of his life. Jim loved spending the summers at his home in North Wildwood, N.J. and riding his bike as far as Cape May, N.J. while in his eighty second year of life. Among his many hobbies was collecting vintage model trains and was a master restorer and true artisan. Jim loved to spend time with his oldest son and name sake--Going to train shows and he could always be counted on for help and advise restoring old cars. He also looked forward to spending Super Bowl Sunday with his son, John, at the Froggy Carr N.Y. B. where he was treated as the celebrity of the club by all the members who were so fond of him. Margie's fondest memories were the best Christmas' ever and watching her daughter, Marjilyn and him bide ride together in Wildwood. He was described by his children as a true family Patriarch and was widely loved and respected. Jim is survived by his wife, Eleanor; his three children, James, John, and daughter,Margie; also seven grandchildren, John, Kathaleen, Jimmy, Christie, Allison, Marjilyn, and Billy and eight great grandchildren; also his son-in-law Phillip Renzi; and daughters-in-law, Honey and Nancy. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral, Monday 8 A.M. from ROGERS FUNERAL HOME, 1426-30 S. 3rd St., Phila. PA. Followed by his Funeral Mass at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church at 9:30 A.M. Interment at SS. Peter and Paul Cem. Viewing Sunday evening from 7 to 9 P.M.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Hall
christy collins
October 11, 2008
i just wrote this big fat entry and it disappeared but.... all i want to say is thank you for showing up tonight! you absolutely proved to me that you are with us!!!!! Kathaleen thinks we just have the same electrician but... I think differently! okay one more thing, if things work out, i will be so honored to live in the house that you put your hard work, sweat and tears into! the house we wanted to buy sold last week. everything happens for a reason!! my dad wont let the house go ot of the family if he can help it! please guide everyone and help us all get through this difficult time. i know you and Tillie are partying up there with all your friends for those Phils! I am not sure if I told you guys how beautiful the stone is Tillie picked. The Wounded Duck that Mickey got looks perfect! Have fun and stop by whenever you want! Until we meet again, I love and miss you, Christy xoxoxo
christy collins
October 10, 2008
Go Phillies!! How about that Pop? You and Mom Mom must be in your glory. Wish you were really here to see it! It would have made you so happy! Cannot beleive it is one year already. The time went so fast because everyone is so busy. But we all miss you and think about you and talk about you and Mom Mom all the time. You will never be forgotten! Well time to go for now but watch over us all and help everyone get through this difficult time~ I love and miss you! Christy
P.S. Help the Phillies win tonight!!!
christy collins
September 28, 2008
well i have to say i think this was my hardest entry, so i am going to be short! please watch over all of us as we hit this 1 year mark!!! WE MISS YOU !!!!! and it is just beginning!! everything will work out the way it is supposed to but but please let us all get through this hard time! WE LOVE AND MISS YOU BOTH!!! ALL OF US!
christy collins
August 27, 2008
hello pop,
well summer is practically over. i miss you and mom mom so much. i was in your house tonight to check and make sure it is presentable and get the mail for my dad. wow i cannot beleive it is almost a year. how quickly time flies. i have to say as i sat here tonight overwhelmed with my everyday activities with the kids and house and stuff--- there you two were. the fan was on but not the light----all of a sudden the light came on. when it did i thought oh that is funny but after i thought how wierd, i know it was a happy birthday wish. it was always my grandmother siderio with the tvs and now you with the lights. noone has to beleive it but... thank you! after i thought it was i thought it was cuz i was in your house and you knew i wasp havin a bad day and then i thought NO it was to wish me a happy birthday! at 11 at night i was finally able to relax and slow down and think, one day at a time! keep your fingers crossed that johnny and i get the house! kathaleen told me to ask mom mom and she will help us! i could do this forever but i have to go! I LOVE YOU and THANK YOU! you made what was a not so great bday the BEST ever!
christy collins
August 5, 2008
hey pop,
well as you saw, the kids and my dad had a ball at the tent sleepover. it rained like cats and dogs but... all the better for them to remember! they had a great time. so did we! uncle jimmy came down this weekend and little jimmy has been spending alot of time there. everyone is having a great time. i know you are ecstatic and so are we that it is staying in the family to give us many more years of memories!! i cannot beleive the summer is almost over already. it went so quick. just wanted to say hello and that i miss you!
christy collins
July 1, 2008
hello pop,
i just wanted to tell you how much i miss you and mom mom. i was just thinking about how crazy it is. i am glad you are not suffering anymore but i would do anything to get one more day in wildwood with you and the kids!! everyone is having the best time in your house down here just as you would have wanted! my dad is doing the annual tent sleepover with the kids friday night in your yard. they are so excited. not sure how my dad will hold up but....hopefully for the kids, he does. everyone is having such a hard time. i just wanted to let you know the tent sleepover is friday. i hope you enjoy it from Heaven! love and miss you! christy
Allison Hall
May 2, 2008
Happy Birthday, Pop! The girls and I are sending hugs and kisses for your birthday.
Please share them with "little" Mom-Mom!
We love and miss you,
Allison, Emily & Katelynn
XOXO
Christy Collins
May 1, 2008
Happy Birthday Pop,
I seem to be the only crazy one. I know it is crazy but it makes me feel better so here goes. I just wanted to tell you how much I miss you and I cannot believe it is almost 7 months. Time flies and life goes on.... but we all think about you and Mom Mom all the time. I wish you were here to sing Happy Birthday like we did for all of your birthdays! Kieran makes his Communion Sunday. I wish you both were here. I know you will be in spirit. Please watch over him on Monday!! Miss you and Love you. Happy Birthday Pop! Love, Christy
christy collins
March 20, 2008
Hello Pop,
Wow, this is so hard!! We are all going down the shore this weekend. It it just routine to drive by your house on the way in Wildwood! When I think of the word Wildwood, I think of POP! It will be so hard and I will be thinking of you. I wanted to wish you a Happy Easter! Love, Christy xoxox
christy collins
February 27, 2008
hello pop,
well it has been awhile and like i told mom mom, i feel like it is all a dream! everything happened so quickly. kieran made his penance last night. can you beleive it, already?? we planned our trip to disney and i know that would make you so happy. you loved to see the kids happy. we will be having turkey dinner in florida, hopefully at 5:00!! just thought i would give you some good news, since there hasn't been much of that lately. i love and miss you. until we meet again.....xoxoxo
christy collins
December 30, 2007
Hey Pop,
just wanted to say Happy New Year!! I know how much you enjoyed it and stopping up Froggy Carr. You are truly missed! It will not be the same without you. I love you and miss you! Happy New Year!!! christy
christy collins
December 18, 2007
POP,
It is just so crazy to all of us how quickly Mom Mom came to you. We never expected her to go anywhere so soon. All I can say is what TRUE LOVE you two shared. She had such a broken heart from the time you left! Everyone will miss both of you! It is a tough time but at least we know you two will be together for the holidays and always. Thanksgiving was tough for Mom Mom. She could not have done another holiday without you! Please watch over us! I love you both! Christy
christy collins
November 22, 2007
Hi Pop,
Well today is Thanksgiving! I am thankful that you are in a better place and not suffering anymore! Kathaleen and I were just talking about how hard the holidays will be without you and your ways. We will be thinking of you all day but most of all at 5:00, when it is time to eat! We miss and love you! I have to tell you that every time Brayden walks in your house, He says POP POP??!!! Mom Mom tells him you are in heaven. I know you are looking down watching him tear your house apart and laughing! I hope you are enjoying that! Happy Thanksgiving! Love, Christy
November 9, 2007
you are sadly missed every day! we love you!
October 26, 2007
dear eleanor and family,
jim will be dearly missed as a good man who was kind to us all our lives.
the collins family
October 21, 2007
Miss you!
Kate(McGinn) and Mike Townsend
October 16, 2007
I am sorry I did not make the veiwing for your dad. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, hold tight to the memories.
christy collins
October 14, 2007
Pop,
I cannot beleive I forgot the memories of taking all of us crabbing on 10th street. I will check in every while to keep your memories alive! Boy, did you look handsome tonight! True gentleman, just as everyone says. We know you are at peace now and we will take good care of your Tillie, don't you worry! Rest in peace, POP!! Love you! Christy
Donna Bruzio
October 14, 2007
To the Hall Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief. Mr. Hall was a fine gentleman and always stopped and talked with us and we will miss him sitting outside on his beach chair! God Bless!
Donna & Tom Bruzio
Christy Collins (Hall)
October 14, 2007
Pop,
Words cannot begin to decribe the loss we all feel. Every person who has spoken of you has summed up your life as a true gentleman. I am honored that to be part of your family. Wildwood will never be the same for me. I have so many great memories of you. The two most important things were you teaching me how to ride my bike on 10th street and your beautiful smile every time you would see all of our kids. One thing I am so thankful for is how much of a fulfilling life you lead! I will miss you always! I love you! Christy
christy collins
October 14, 2007
To all of our thoughtful friends,
We would like to thank everyone who had us in their thoughts and prayers over this difficult period. We just wanted to thank everyone who had sent something, stopped by or simply sat and said a prayer. Jim was a great man who will be sadly missed by us all. Sincerely, The Hall Family
Michael Mackin
October 13, 2007
The James "Froggy" Carr club will truly miss Mr. Hall's presence at the "Frogs". When he visited us, Mr. Hall always displayed that gentleman like, almost calming influence to everyone he spoke to. On a personal level, at some point in the day, I would always find myself briefly saying hello, spend a few minutes chatting with him and walk away with that feeling of "wow, he really is a nice guy and what a gentleman".
My condolences to the Hall family. May God bless you.
Fran and Diane Davis
October 12, 2007
To the Hall family,
We just heard about your loss tonight, what a great loss to your family, and to anyone that ever knew Jim. He touched my life in many ways, and I am proud to be able to say he was a major influence in my life, but most of all, a good friend.
Our prayers are with you all.
Greg Oaster
October 12, 2007
To the Hall Family, I met Mr. Hall a few years ago when I accompanied him and a busload of Veteran's to Washington D.C., for a visit to the war memorials. I spent most of the day with him. He was very kind and gracious with me, and answered a lot of my questions. We had some very nice conversations and talked in depth about his experiences during the war, and with President Ford. I have some pictures from that day with him, and I can forward them to you if you'd like.
My deepest sympathies to you on Mr. Hall's passing.
Best regards
Ruth Ann Quinn (Philpott)
October 12, 2007
Dear Margie and family,
I am sorry about the loss of your dad.
Sincerely,
jeanne collins
October 12, 2007
To the Hall Family,He was to me a true example of a gentelman,and a family man.I will truly miss him, and keep all of you in my prayers Jeanne Collins Yaworski
kathaleen mcginley
October 12, 2007
You were the best granfather a kid could ask for. You will forever be in my heart and greatly missed by us all.
I love you!
Kathaleen
Marguerite McBride
October 12, 2007
I will always remember what a great man that you were and will treasure all the good times on Dudley and Mifflin Streets and summers in North Wildwood. Your gentleness and beautiful smile I carry in my heart. Thanks for making the gold Angel wings for me and Margie when we were Angles in our 1st grade Christmas play.
Love Alway,
Marguerite McBride
Jim Downs (Ret. Lt. PPD)
October 12, 2007
The members of our CopNET family would like to thank James F. Hall, Sr. for his dedication and service to the citizens of Philadelphia. The passing of Jim will be broadcast to our 1735 members shortly and we would like to extend our sincere condolences to your family. He will be missed by the remaining members of Philadelphia’s Finest who were fortunate to have served with him during his career with the Police.
Jim Downs (Ret. Lt. PPD)
October 12, 2007
The members of our CopNET family would like to thank Jim Hall, Sr. for his dedication and service to the members of the police department and the citizens of Philadelphia. The passing of Jim will be broadcast to our 1735 members shortly and we would like to extend our sincere condolences to your family. He will be missed by the remaining members of Philadelphia’s Finest who were fortunate to have served with him during his career with the city of Philadelphia.
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