Beloved husband of the late Pauline, devoted father of James (Kelly), Brian (Mary), and Christopher; loving pop pop of Taylor, Brian, Colin, and Nicholas; dear brother of Patricia Helfrich, George Brennan, and the late Gail Atkinson and Timothy Cahill. Jim was an employee for over 30 years with the School District of Philadelphia. Relatives, friends, and members of Local 1201 are invited to his viewing Wednesday 9 AM Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., followed by his Service 11 AM. Interment is Our Lady of Grace Cemetery.