James Townsend, 70, passed away peacefully at Riddle Memorial Hospital on May 5, 2024, after a short illness. A resident of Media, he was born and raised in Philadelphia. He was a graduate of Upper Darby High School and went on to work for Citizens Bank, then Atlantic Aviation for 22 years before his retirement. During his retirement years, he enjoyed working at the Springhaven Country Club.
Jim was a member of the AOH of Media. He enjoyed the Mummers Parade and marched with the Froggy Carr Club for many years. He participated in multiple bowling leagues throughout the years. In addition, Jim loved going to beer festivals and visiting craft breweries. He was an avid Philadelphia sports fan, especially the Eagles and Phillies. Jim enjoyed traveling and yearly family vacations to the Jersey shore. He was a fun happy-go-lucky guy and loved to be surrounded by his family and friends. He will be sorely missed by all who loved him.
He is predeceased by his parents James and Mary Townsend.
Jim is survived by his beloved wife Lois Hansen Townsend; his stepdaughter Laura Fedock; and his brothers John “Jack” Townsend and Michael Townsend.
Funeral mass Friday (May 17, 2024) at 11:15am at St. John’s Chrysostom Church, 617 S. Providence Rd., Wallingford, PA, 19086 with a visitation beginning at 10:15am at the church. Burial Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, PA. Arrangements handled by the Bateman-Allen Funeral Home, 4220 Edgmont Ave., Brookhaven, PA, 19015. Online condolences can be sent via www.batemanallenfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be sent to AOH Joseph E Montgomery Div65, 42 West Madison Ave. Clifton Heights, PA 19018
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Dan McElhaugh says
May 8, 2024 at 11:31 amSo sorry to hear this news. Jimmy was a great softball teammate of mine for many years and was part of the glue and fabric of the team. Great sense of humor and loved his laugh. My condolences to Lois and the family.
Awo and Kirk Layman says
May 8, 2024 at 11:44 amHeartbroken. The world has lost a genuinely good guy. We will miss you, Jim. So very sorry for this great loss, Lois. From the Layman family.
Sean Mulloy says
May 14, 2024 at 9:24 amJim worked at my club, Springhaven, the past few years. I used to call him “the hardest working man in show business” because the dude was always on the move. Always hustling. Always a smile and cheery demeanor towards us all. Extremely sorry to hear of his passing and he will be missed out there.
Kim berg says
May 14, 2024 at 12:02 pmI am so sorry to hear this news about Jimmy. Every time I saw him at Springhaven, he’d would say “how YOU doing…..I will miss seeing that smile. He lightened up the gloomest of day. RIP Jimmy and my condolences to the family.
Kate Hall says
May 14, 2024 at 9:16 pmThis was such sad news to hear today. I knew Jim from Springhaven and he was always the most cheerful person. He always had a smile and a kind word to offer. I will miss him and his gentle and kind spirit. My sincerest condolences to your family.
Jim Ingle Jr. says
May 16, 2024 at 3:19 pmI worked alongside Jim at Atlantic Aviation from 1998-2005. He was probably the best lineman I have ever seen. Even in tough weather conditions and very busy with aircraft he would still somehow manage to have a smile and a positive attitude!!!….gone way too early and I will miss him without a doubt!!