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James Tunny

James J. Tunny, 89, of Chatham, NJ, passed peacefully on October 30, 2018. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church, 85 Washington Ave. Chatham, on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 10 am. Interment Fair Mount Cemetery. Friends are invited to visit at Wm. A. Bradley & Son Funeral Home, 345 Main St. Chatham on Friday, 2-4 & 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim’s name may be made to the Chatham Emergency Squad, 45 Spring St. Chatham, NJ 07928.


Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Jim resided in Chatham for many years. He was a graduate of Cathedral High School, received his Bachelor of Arts from St. Peter’s College, and his Law Degree from St. John’s University Law School. Jim was a Major in the National Guard, as well as a member of the Veteran Corp. He worked for the U.S. Department of Justice, the Naturalization Examiner, Thomas H. Graham Real Estate, and Chicago Title Ins. Co. He was President of the Holy Name Society of St. Patrick’s Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. His hobbies included spending time with family and friends, traveling, fishing, and coaching/attending youth sports. Jim was a Brooklyn Dodger fan forever. He had a vast knowledge of many topics, and was always interested in other people.


Jim is pre-deceased by his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Tunny. He is survived by his children, Jim & wife Ellen, Margaret Nilson & husband Geoff, Betty Bodenweiser & husband Steve, Joan Maytus, Mary Weichert & husband William, John & wife Beth, Eileen Turrisi & husband Jeff. He is also survived by grandchildren, Beth, Jim, Colin, Sarah, Brendan, Stephen, Shelby, Annie, Emily, Willy, Claire, Jack, Rachel & Joey, his sisters, Patricia & Katy, and brother, Tom. Jim is pre-deceased by his two sisters, Ellen & Michelle. The Tunny family would like to extend a special “Thank You” to Tricia Fowler and the staff at Chatham Hills Care Center, Chatham Township, NJ.

James Tunny
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  • born

    Nov 28, 1928

  • died

    Oct 30, 2018

Harriet McCarter
Dear Joan and family,
Sending my deepest sympathy and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
With love,
Harriet
Mia
Hi, I will like to send my condolences to the Tunny family and friends. I will also like to share a word of encouragement. The Bible says at Revelation 21: 4 "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” I want to assure you of a real hope of being reunited with your dead loved ones, please find comfort in reading John 5:28,29. Mr. Tunny lived a mighty life, but God truly intended for us to live forever, but not in these current conditions. If you will like further information on this hope, please feel free to log on to Jw.org for any questions you may have
James Tunny
Memorial
  • born

    Nov 28, 1928

  • died

    Oct 30, 2018