James ‘Jim’ H. Jennings
James “Jim” H. Jennings, Sr., age 95, of Sharon Hill, PA, died Thursday June 9, 2016 at Seasons Hospice at Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE. He was the husband of Catherine T. Jennings (nee Glavin), with whom he shared 61 years of marriage.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was s son of the late James J. and the late Sarah (McMonagle) Jennings. Jim proudly served our country in the Army during World War II. He was stationed in the European Theatre and the Pacific.
He was a longtime member of Holy Spirit Parish in Sharon Hill where he was an usher for many years.
For most of his career he was a Foreman in the Leather tanning industry in Philadelphia and Wilmington, DE. He then retired from the retail industry at the age of 75. He loved maintaining his vegetable garden and fruit trees and was a talented handy man. He was proud of his first computer at age 80 and then upgraded to a better one at age 90. He loved all animals, especially the family dog “Duke”, reading newspapers and books, and eating candy, but most of all he enjoyed family time with his sons, daughter, grandchildren and great-granddaughter. He attended all their events whenever possible.
Jim was known for his beautiful blue eyes and smile, was a gentlemen at all times and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include, in addition to his wife, two sons, James Jennings Jr. and his wife Marianne of Kennett Square and Joseph Jennings and his wife Trish of Glen Mills, PA; one daughter, Catherine McGarrigle and her husband Mike of Havertown, PA; one brother, Joseph Jennings of Swarthmore, PA; one sister, Peggy Boston of Drexel Hill, PA; eight grandchildren, James III, Christopher, Patrick, Kerrin, Grace, Caitlin, Kelly and Ryan and one great-granddaughter, Violet.
He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Lauren; two sisters, Mary and Sally and one brother, Harry.
You are invited to visit with Jim’s family and friends from 9-11AM Tuesday June 14, 2016 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 212 Meredith Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348. His Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11AM. Interment will be in SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. Arrangements are by Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (610-444-4116) of Kennett Square. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecocares.com
