Obituary for the Golden Age
You will be writing an obituary for the Golden Age (1946-1963).
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Ronald James
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Burlington County Times
Ronald James of Delanco died Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, at his home. He was 73.
Born in Philadelphia, Ronald worked as a construction foreman with various construction firms in Delaware for 40
years.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines Corps.
He was the beloved husband of Marilyn R. (Willis) James; the loving father of David James (Renee), Ronald, and
Jennifer Stenn (James). He also is survived by eight grandchildren, two brothers and one sister.
Friends of the family are cordially invited to share their fond memories, condolences and thoughts with the James
family at a visistation from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at Chadwick Memorial Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be held privately.
Contributions in his name may be made to the American Cancer Society of New Jersey, 195 Little Albany St., New
Brunswick, NJ 08901-1998. Chadwick Memorial Home,
James Corr
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Burlington County Times
James Joseph Corr passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and dedicated health care aide, Niki, Thursday, Feb.
18, 2010. He was 82.
He was born April 22, 1927 and raised in New York City, the oldest child of Irish immigrants. Jim attended Cardinal Hayes High
School in the Bronx.
After serving in the military in World War II, he graduated from Manhattan College as an electrical engineer.
Jim began his successful career in aerospace engineering as a parts delivery boy for a TV repair shop in Manhattan. His pioneering
career in electronics paralleled the advancement in television and imaging technology. Jim worked at RCA-GE for more than four
decades. In the 1960's he was one of the project managers on the successful Ranger Space Missions 7, 8 and 9 to the moon.
These spacecraft took the first close up pictures of the lunar surface. The success of the Ranger projects led to the eventual landing
of a man on the moon during the Apollo Space Missions. Jim, a man of integrity, received top secret clearance and helped design
and launch the first surveillance and weather satellites, such as TIROS, for the U.S. government. For his contributions to the space
program from 1965 through 1975, he was awarded "The Pioneer in Space Award" by the U.S .Air Force.
Jim was a true patriot and enlisted in the Army-Air Force the day after his 18th birthday. In a characteristic display of his
commitment, ingenuity and humor, Jimmy being "thin as a rail" ate 10 lbs. of bananas in order to secure his acceptance into the
U.S. military. As the war wound down, Jim served as a sergeant in the U.S. occupation troops, administering the prisoner of war
camps in Southern France.
In his boyhood Jim found much joy and pleasure roaming the river banks of the Harlem, East and Hudson Rivers, in search of a
good fishing perch. Surf fishing at Barnegat Light on Long Beach Island became one of his passions. His love of the lighthouse and
the island was passed on to all of his children and grandchildren. Jim loved to be outdoors and this was evident in all of his
pastimes. He was a constant gardener and grew the most delicious and juicy Jersey tomatoes and, the crispiest, bulging spring red
radishes. He planted scores of trees at each of his homes. The height that these trees have grown over the years reflects the height
and depth of his values and continuous personal growth. Yearly, he tramped through the snows of the Pine Barrens hunting for
deer. The deer sometimes eluded him, but he always found peace, tranquility and restoration in nature. He loved the Pine Barrens
as do his children. For many years each summer he took his sons on extended camping trips throughout the U.S. and Canada. Jim
loved and respected the earth. It was fitting that the day of his birth, April 22, and the birthday of his first child and daughter, was
designated Earth Day.
Dad played a good hand of poker and got together monthly with the guys. He also was an avid bridge player and, with his wife and
friends, played weekly. Jim's workbench was loaded with TV tubes, soldering irons, circuit boards, vises and testing gear. It was a
place of technical marvel! Dad was known throughout the community as the "go to fix-it man". There was always a TV, washing
machine or car under Dad's care.
Jim was a well read history buff and enjoyed sharing his wealth of historic knowledge. He was particularly proud of his Irish ancestry
and the traditions of fighting and working towards independence and democracy that were dominant in his family heritage. He was
devoted to the Catholic Church and his religious beliefs.
James was married to Jacqueline Perry Corr for 46 years. He was a loyal husband and dedicated provider for his family of nine
children. With his dry sense of humor, fighting spirit, will and determination, Jim turned most obstacles into opportunities for applying
ingenuity, learning new things and developing compassion and kindness. Although in his last years he struggled with several
physical disabilities, he managed these challenges with admirable calm and grace. We all want you to recognize and cherish your
own happiness in memory of our kind-hearted and fearless father, Jim.
Dad leaves two sisters, Maureen Corr and Kathleen Carr; nine children and their families, Kathleen Kavarra Corr of Springdale,
Utah, Thomas L. and Carol M. Corr, Vero Beach, Fla., Jacqueline P. Corr Brantley and Russell Brantley, Orlando, Fla., James P.
and Cathy B. Corr, Mount Laurel, Joseph P. and Denise E. Corr, Vero Beach, Fla., Francis O. and Maureen Corr, Stuart, Fla.,
Charles B. and Kelli A. Corr, Encino, Calif., Matthew J. and Deborah L. Corr, Mount Laurel, Brendan D. and Kimberly K. Corr, Mpunt
Laurel, and 15 grandchildren and their spouses, The Golden Hearts, Tom, Katie and Tyler Guettler, Michelle, Tim and Dana Corr,
Jacquelyn, Andrew, Ben, Jimmy, Kiersten, Kevin, Russell, Zachary, Brendan, Justina and Kaylee.
We are forever grateful to the loving care the following people gave to our father, Niki Gardner, Mariama, Tiffany, Debbie Dryzick,
Nickelle, Patience, Lovia, Josey, Rosa, Mercedes, Serrita, Sophia, Brenda, Lily, Brigite, Baby, Linda, Florette, Agi, Hannah 1,
Hannah 2 and the many others who cared for our dad.
Relatives and friends are invited to the viewing from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, and from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 Friday, Feb. 26, at
Bradley Funeral Home, 601 Route 73, South Marlton. A Mass of the Christian Burial, will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday at St. John
Neumann Church, 560 Walton Ave., Mount Laurel. Interment will be Hillcrest memorial Gardens Ft. Pierce, Fla.
Memorial donations may be made to St. John Neumann Church 560 Walton Ave Mount Laurel, NJ 08054, Alzheimer's Association
or Parkinson's Research in memory of James J. Corr. Bradley Funeral Home