James Palush
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Obituary for James M. Palush Sr.

James M.  Palush Sr.


James M. Palush, Sr., of Upper Southampton, passed away on August 29, 2017. He was born in Grassflat. PA to Anna (Jetko) and George J. Palush. James is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy (Boris); his children, James, Jr., (Judith) and John (Nicole); grandchildren, Patrick, Caitlin Benetz (Ryan), Shannon, Connor, James, and Olivia.

Jim graduated from Cooper Township High School in Winburne, PA. He was an Army veteran who had been stationed in Wiesbaden, Germany as a Nike Guidance Missile Specialist. After the Army, He left his job at Gulton Industries in New Jersey, and took up employment with Philco Corp. in Philadelphia, where he met his wife Dorothy of 54 years. In 1973 he took a job as Facilities Manager at Brandt/De LaRue where he worked until his retirement in 1998.

Jim loved his garden, the outdoors, and all Philadelphia sports, but most of all a good conversation on the front lawn benches under the Dogwood tree. He will truly be missed, but is joining in heaven, his brothers Michael, George, and Lou, and his sisters Mary, Betty, and Ann

Jim's family will receive relatives and friends on Thurs. Sept. 7, 2017 from 10:30 to 11:30 AM at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 611 Knowles Ave., Southampton, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30. Interment will follow with Military Honors at Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, the Palush family has requested donations in Jim's name be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or stjude.org. Condolences may
be sent to Jim's family by visiting www.McGheeFuneralHome.com.

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