James S. Healey
On April 22, 2023, of Washington Twp. Age 80. Beloved husband of Dorothy I. (nee McBride). Devoted father of Gena Healey, Shannon Fischer (Steve), and the late Lorie Healey. Dear stepfather of Daniel Lyons (Priscilla), James Lyons, Kevin Lyons (Holly), Brian Lyons (Jacqueline) and the late Joseph Lyons. Loving grandfather of Billy, Bryan, Amanda, Paige, Daniel, Kevin, Julia, Abby, JimJim, Ethan, Anthony, and Zac. Proud great-grandfather of Juliana, Blake, Alexander, Conner, Maria, Nolan, Jayce, Lorie, Kingsley, and Denilyn. Cherished brother of Thomas Healey (Diane), and Russell Healey (Gina).
Jim was a star baseball player at Edgewood High School where he graduated in 1961. He went on to work at Whitehall Pharmaceuticals right out of high school which he eventually retired from. He was a veteran after serving in the Army from 1964 to 1966. He met the love of his life Dottie in 1987. They were married in 1992. He enjoyed boating, being down the shore, going to the movies and cooking, which he was great at. He also loved his Phillies. Jim’s ultimate enjoyment was simply sitting in his chair with remote in hand watching the Cooking Channel and SciFi with Dottie.
Family and friends are invited to attend his viewing Friday 9:30 – 11:00 am at St. Charles Borromeo RC Church, 176 Stagecoach Road, Washington Twp. Mass of Christian Burial 11:15 am. Interment St. Joseph’s Cemetery, 240 Lower Landing Road, Blackwood, NJ 08012.
In lieu of flowers, donations in James’ memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.