Jim passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on April 2, 2009 at the age of 88 yrs. He was a long time resident of Sweetwater and formerly of Somerdale, NJ. Beloved husband of the late Mary (Nee Hennessy). Devoted father of James McLaughlin, Jr. (Desiree), Mary Ann McNally (Harry), Elizabeth “Cookie” Kaiser (Jack) and William McLaughlin (Linda). Loving grandfather of 9 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Prior to retirement Jim worked for the Ironworkers Union 399 after 40 yrs of service. He enjoyed woodworking and boating with his family. Jim will be missed by his loving family and many friends. Relatives and friends are invited to his Mass of Christian Burial on Monday morning 10 am at St. Francis de Sales RC Church, Gloucester Pike & Willmont Ave Barrington, NJ. Interment New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. If desired the family requests that memorial donations be made to either Caring Hospice, 102 Gaither Dr., Suite 2, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 or to the American Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.org.
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