James Holman Jr, 81, of Scranton, died Saturday at St. Mary's Villa Nursing Home. His wife, Eileen Rosato Holman passed away on May 12, 2017. Born in Scranton, son of the late James and Priscilla Evans Holman, he was a graduate of West Scranton High School and a member of St. Ann's Basilica and the Dolores Social Club. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Sears as a delivery driver. James was a founding member and integral part of the St. Ann's Basketball league, and was an avid golfer. Above all, he was a dedicated family man. He served as the caregiver to his wife during her illness, and also tended to all of the needs for his disabled son for the last fifty years. James was a loving father and grandfather, who never missed a sporting event for his grandkids. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Surviving are his sons, James Holman III; and Jeff Holman and wife, Susan, all of Scranton; three grandchildren, Anna, Adam and Jake; twin sister, Dorothy Connor; many nieces and nephews; and his close friends, Jimmy Rupp, Frank Klens and Joe Slack. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sally Rosser and her husband, Richard; and brother-in-law, Tony Connor. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10am in St. Ann's Basilica. Interment, Cathedral Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 4-7pm in the Thomas J Hughes FH Inc, 1240 St. Ann's St.

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