James Holman Jr.

 

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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Thom Rosato

Uncle Jimmy was an absolutely wonderful human being. My fondest childhood memories are playing catch with him in the "yard" and he and Aunt Eileens visits to Ohio with the boys. He will be missed by all who knew him , friend and family alike. Rest in Peace with our Heavenly Father , Uncle Jim , and say "hello" to my father when you can.

Kim Hulse

Very sorry for your loss. My dad would have greeted his cousin in heaven. Kim Lucas Hulse

Tina Wolak’s and family

The wolak family is sending our condolences to you and your family’s Loss Aunt Dorothy He will be Missed R.I.P James love Jon and Tina.

Sean Healey

Great man Mr. Holman always talk baseball football family just a kind man, see him Carmanos and Sharon's

Kimberly Rosato Sayre

Jeff Susan Jimmy and family, our deepest sympathy and prayers. Uncle Jimmy was a wonderful kind man. Love Kim and Bill Sayre

Pat and Joe Gerrity

So very sorry for your loss....Our prayers go out for you and your family....Love, Pat and Roger

Janet Harrington Petrewski

Jim was an amazing gentleman whose life was a testament to faithfulness and enduring love. He will be missed by so many! RIP

Keke Thomas

So Sorry, Jim was a good man.

Chuck Layland

I am deeply sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences.