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James Pendergast Obituary
Pendergast, James R. Jr.
December 9, 2022. Beloved husband of Patricia R. Pendergast (nee Murray). Devoted father of Timothy (Alessandra), Kevin (Becky) and Daniel (Katie) Pendergast. Loving grandfather of Ryan, Alyssa, Kyle, & Sammy Pendergast. Dear brother of Michael (Patricia Laughlin), Timothy (Marie) Pendergast and the late Patricia Pendergast. Our dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend.
Jim attended Ascension grade school, Normandy MO and Mercy High School. Upon graduation he served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1972 where he earned the Combat Infantry Badge, Parachute Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Sharpshooter – M14.
He retired from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch after 30+ years of service.
Along the way Jim made many lifelong friends of whom he stayed in touch from his first friends in grade school through high school, Army days and career days.
Funeral Service: 8:30 a.m. Friday, December 16, 2022 in the Chapel of Ortmann-Stipanovich Funeral Home, 12444 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur, MO. Visitation 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Pendergast
Holly Naunheim
October 15, 2023
I loved Jimmy. He was always so kind and funny and was like a dad to me at the PD. He brought his snow cone cart to my wedding picnic and served snocones to the hot guests as it was about 100° that day in Tower Grove park. I was pregnant and did not know it and was very cranky at one point that things weren't going as planned. He looked at my husband Jerry Naunheim and said " it's a good thing she's cute" I have never forgotten that, since Jerry loves to remind me of it! Lol! We both just loved Jimmy and are so sorry for those he left behind. May he rest in the arms of Jesus, and may your sweetest memories sustain you until you can hug him again in Heaven!
James L Whitaker
December 18, 2022
Jim was a very kind person and loved his ball games.
Mike and Jeainia Jennings
December 14, 2022
Dear Pat and Family, our hearts are broken. We both are so sorry for your loss. I can remember Mike telling me stories about Jimmy and him as kids in Northwoods. Couldn´t wait to meet him and when I did, he didn´t disappoint. What a crazy guy, lovable, but crazy. He was at our house not too long ago with plenty of stories and news. What a guy. We will surely miss him, but we know he has earned those wings and is in Heaven with Our Lord and his loved ones. Bless you Jimmy. Love. Mike and Jeainia Jennings.
Evie Jennings Filla
December 14, 2022
I´m the youngest Jennings and I remember Jimmy being around our house on Nelson in Northwoods. He was a best friend to my brother, Mike, through Ascension and Mercy. I also know Tim and Marie because our girls played soccer together. Jimmy even came to a game (of our girls) just to visit with some of the Jennings kids. I have fond memories of him and I am deeply sorry for your loss. He was an awesome and memorable boy and man.
Bill & Jenny Green
December 13, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Bill & Jenny Green
Richard & Margie Orr
December 13, 2022
Pat and family,
Thinking of you with love and remembering the good times when we were neighbors.
John Petralia
December 13, 2022
Jim was funny guy in grade school.
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Ortmann-Stipanovich Funeral Home - Creve Coeur12444 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur, MO 63141
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