James Francis "Jimmy" Lee

James Francis "Jimmy" Lee obituary

James Francis "Jimmy" Lee

James Lee Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by John F Givnish Funeral Home - Academy Rd on Aug. 18, 2025.

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James "Jimmy" Francis Lee, age 74, of Lemoyne, PA, formerly of Philadelphia, PA passed away on August 11, 2025.

Jimmy is predeceased by his parents, James and Frances Lee, as well as his nephew, Sean Gallagher.

He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Lee, his daughter, Kelly (Anthony) Plocinik, and his grandchildren, Liam and Rylan Plocinik. He is also survived by his brother, Patrick Lee, his sister Barbara (John) Gallagher and her children Erin (Kyle) Krause and Colleen Gallagher, and his brother David (Jacquelyn) Lee and his children, Sean (Breanne) Lee and Jennifer Lee, and his stepdaughter, Nicole (Adam) Hancikovsky. Jimmy always maintained a close relationship with his family throughout his life, including Christine Lee, and all his great nephews: Ryan Krause, Jamie Gallagher, Connor Lee, Maverick Lee, and Wyatt Lee.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Jimmy's Life Celebration on Thursday, September 4, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the John F. Givnish Funeral Home located at 10975 Academy Rd in Philadelphia, PA 19154. A memorial service and chance to share memories of Jimmy will immediately follow at 12:00 PM. Interment is private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jimmy's honor may be directed to the American Heart Association.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

John F Givnish Funeral Home - Academy Rd

10975 Academy Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154

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