James Joseph "Jimmy" Johnson Jr. obituary, Philadelphia, PA

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James Joseph "Jimmy" Johnson Jr.

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Ed Moffit

August 27, 2025

Jimmy Johnson was a great Dad, Father and Husband. He was a outstanding Philly Detective and a wonderful vocalist.

Ed Moffit

August 27, 2021

Great Dad., Great Singer and an outstanding Philly Detective. Ed Moffit

Ed Moffit

September 29, 2020

Jimmy Johnson was a great man. He was served as a Philadelphia Detective. He was known affectionately as the singing detective

Jim and Pat Lyons

September 13, 2020

Jim and I will always remember Jimmy singing at our wedding almost 50 years ago. Beautiful voice and beautiful man. God bless.

Bonnie Coccagna

September 12, 2020

Dear Geralyn,
I'm so sorry to hear of the of your father. May your memories of him bring you peace and happiness.

Cookie Simpson

September 9, 2020

God bless Jimmy Johnson Jr. and his family. May all of you find Peace. What a wonderful life this man had.

Joseph Cotter

September 9, 2020

James J Johnson was a great man and he is legacy will live on.

Marie Myers

September 6, 2020

Such a beautiful tribute to a life well lived!

Richard Alexeyko

September 6, 2020

Only knew him for 3 years but a great guy will always remember him and are talks.

Maggie Smith

September 6, 2020

Jimmy will be greatly missed. A loving man who brought so much love and joy to so many and that was just at IMH the Nursing home where I worked for many years. Condolences to Jimmys beautiful Family. God bless you all.

Jason Monach

September 4, 2020

Pops, it was a pleasure knowing you and spending time with you. I'm going to miss you on Sunday's you always lit up the home with your presence and grace. May your time with the lord be as beautiful as you were. Rest in peace

Donna Simmonds

September 3, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Jimmy was a really nice man. I will miss talking to him at Saint Jerome's Senior Center.

Pat Kelly

September 3, 2020

Know you are missed at St.Jerome's Seniors. Know you are singing with the Angels.
Pat Kelly and Table 8.

Kathleen Altmire

September 3, 2020

So sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. Loved hearing him sing. He had the most beautiful blue eyes. Keeping your family in prayers.
Kathy Capcino Altmire

Joan Johnson

September 2, 2020

Will miss watching our Hallmark movies together Love Joan

John F Givnish Funeral Home - Academy Rd

Posted events

September 1, 2020

Sep

9

Viewing

8:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

St. Matthew Church

3000 Cottman Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19149

Sep

9

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. Matthew Church

3000 Cottman Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19149

Sep

9

Interment

Our Lady of Grace Cemetery

Langhorne, PA 19047

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