James Francis Noonan

James Francis Noonan obituary

James Francis Noonan

James Noonan Obituary

Published by Legacy on Aug. 26, 2025.
Obituary of James Francis Noonan

James Noonan passed away on August 24, 2025, at the age of 89. He was a resident of Eden Prairie Minnesota.

Born March 2, 1936, in Fort Edward, New York. He was the loving husband of Susan Noonan and the loving father of daughters Barbara Crane and Carol Ullery.

James is a 1958 graduate of Syracuse University of New York. The place where he met his wife Susan of 66 years.

James had a very successful career in investment management that provided him with the opportunity to live in several different countries and countless different states. He worked for various employers including The Hartford Insurance Group, Chase Bank and Sun Alliance.

James had an incredible passion for current events and would devour the New York Times Newspaper daily, including completing the crossword. He was an avid reader. Most of all, James loved spending time with his wife, daughters, son-in-law and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife Susan, his daughters Barbara and Carol (Bradford), along with five grandchildren; his brother, Dan Forth.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Cremation Society of Minnesota.

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