James J. Mullane Jr. Obituary
James "Jim" J. Mullane, Jr. passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, March 4, 2024 at his home in Norristown, PA. He was 75. Born in Philadelphia, PA on March 9, 1948, the son of the late Edith (nee Cari) and James J. Mullane, Sr. Jim was a devoted husband to Dorthia "Jenny" L. Mullane (nee Greer) with whom he had two sons and one adopted daughter. His eldest son, the late James "Shamus" J. Mullane III (Lori) gave him 2. granddaughters: Amelia and Addyson. Son John W. Mullane, and Daughter Nicole "Coley" Burke (Kevin). gave him 4 granddaughters: Abriona "Abey", Alivia, Grace and Alizabeth.
Jim had two sisters, the late, Geraldine Weil and Patricia Rice (James). He had many nieces, nephews and cousins whom he loved dearly. Jim was a Vietnam Veteran, and a longtime public servant who led efforts to advance firefighting in the state. He worked as a Union Carpenter for the Philadelphia Carpenters Union for more than 30 years. He loved his trade, but he was truly passionate about being a Firefighter and sharing his knowledge with the younger members. Jim was a lifetime member of Hancock Fire Company, where he was on the Board of Directors and moved through the ranks serving in various roles including Lieutenant, Captain, Assistant Chief, Chief, and President.
He was President of the Firemen's Relief Association, a Founding Member and Captain of the Norristown Diving Unit, a Founding Member of the Congressional Fire Service Institution, President of the State Firemen's Association, and a "Walk of Honor" brick was placed in the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Park in his name. He retired from active fire fighting after completing his term as the Fire Chief for Norristown Borough. Jim was always the life of the party. He was a great cook and could often be found cooking delicious Italian dishes for his family to enjoy.
He liked his Irish Whiskey and loved to gather with his family and friends. His seven fishes Christmas Eve celebration was open to all and the many that joined made memories that they will cherish. His signature scent, his all encompassing hugs, his hearty laugh, and his big smile will be missed. Jim was a great father and a man of character who was loved by all who knew him. He mentored many and touched many lives, and will be deeply missed. The family will receive relatives and friends at The Bacchi Funeral Home & Crematory, 805 DeKalb St. Bridgeport, PA on Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 11am-2pm ending with prayer.
Full Fire Department Honor Guard present during the receiving. Military Honors 21 Gun Salute from Bateman-Gallagher American Legion Post 668 to follow. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Jim's name to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at https://givenow.lls.org or the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation at https://give.themmrf.org.
