James Joseph Mooney

James Joseph Mooney, 85, of Englewood passed on to assume his place at the table of our Lord on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at his Charlotte County residence in the arms and beloved company of his loving family. Beloved son of John and Jayne (DeLong) Mooney he was born on May 13, 1928 in Paterson, NJ. Jim served in the US Navy during World War II and had been a resident for twenty-seven years coming from Paterson, where he retired as a marine mechanic. A true gentleman, always young at heart, he was an American sailor and patriot, honorable son, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, Jim will forever be remembered by all who knew him for his commitment to chivalry, honest, loving a virtuous life and most importantly a stubborn commitment to selflessness and maximizing the quality of life for those around him. A member of the "Greatest Generation" and a World War II veteran, Jim worked as a Realtor for Key Realty, was an avid boater and golfer in his Englewood home. He was a communicant and Eucharistic minister at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Although he is peacefully watching over us from the stars above, his energy, goodwill and passion for morality will radiate among the rest of us for the remainder of our days. Preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Paul, John, Robert and Roy and sister: Jane. Jim is survived by his loving and devoted wife of twenty-seven years: Barbara; children: Debra, William, Jimmy, Alice and Cathy; siblings: Kenneth (Judith) Marilyn (Michael), Joyce; grandchildren: Glenn, Kristen, Chris, William III, Courtney, Jarryd, Brieanna, Chace, Khloe, Lucas, Aria, Sean and Jenna; multiple nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 14, 2014 at the Englewood Community Funeral Home, 3070 South McCall Road from 2 Pm until 4 Pm and 6 Pm until 8 Pm. A Prayer service will be said at 7:30 Pm. Funeral Mass will be said on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 11 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 5265 Placida Road with Father Adrian Wilde, officiating. Interment will be in the St. Francis Memorial Garden. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Francis of Assisi Outreach Ministry in memory of Jim. You may share a memory with the family at www.englewoodfh.com