James Monroe Jr
Age - 92
November 24, 2023
James Regis Monroe Jr. devoted husband of 63 years to Kathleen Monroe (deceased Feb 6, 2023), passed away surrounded by his loving family. He was 92 years old just shy of his 93rd birthday. James was born on December 5, 1930. He was an active member of St. Ursula Catholic Church for 55 years. James was employed as an engineer for over 50 years with Wean United and United Engineering. Also, he was active in a variety of activities including bowling, golf, and gardening. James was an avid gardener who enjoyed sharing his plentiful harvest of various vegetables, but his true love was his gift of growing giant pumpkins. In many seasons, James was able to share his pumpkins with his grandchildren and always had the largest on display at Halloween. He graduated from Central Catholic in 1947, and then graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in engineering in 1962. James never missed Pitt football and basketball games and loved watching the Pittsburgh Steelers. Throughout his life, James always volunteered his time and energy in helping others. He served as a softball coach for many years in the Hampton Township softball league. Another talent James excelled in was wood working. James was preceded in death by his parents, James and Jeannette Monroe, his sister Lois (Harry) Black and his brothers Thomas (Mary Pat) Monroe, Edward Monroe, Jack (Carol) Monroe, and Robert (Heidi) Monroe. James is survived by his 3 sisters Jean (Urban) Boeh, Eileen (Vincent) Flanagan, and Madeline (John) Kennedy. He is also survived by his 9 children: James (Sue) R. Monroe III, Judy Monroe, Richard Monroe, Joseph (Jeanne) Monroe, Wendy (Bernie) Graham, Maureen (A. J. ) Deverts, Colleen (Bernard) Klein, Patrick (Staci) Monroe, and Kate Brandt. He is also survived by 25 grandchildren including: James Monroe IV, Angie (Evan) Patterson, Lexy Monroe, Erin (Joe) Madry, Matt Graham, Meghan (Mike) Furnier, Dillon Graham, Jenna Graham, Rich Casselberry, Katie (Steve) Singer, Ryan (Becky) Casselberry, Ryan (Thania) Klein, Madeline (Joey) Kaiser, Maria (Eli) Rowney, Grace (John Henry) Gleason, Anna (John) Malinoski, Vincent Klein, Timothy Klein, Benedict Klein, Matt Monroe, Victoria Monroe, Chloe Erdner, Kiera Monroe, Dani Brandt, and Riley Brandt. James also has 20 great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews that will miss him dearly. Visitation will be held on Sunday November 26 from 2pm - 7pm at Neely Funeral Home, 2208 Mount Royal Blvd, Glenshaw, PA 15116. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday November 27 at 10 am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, St. Ursula Church, 3937 Kirk Ave, Allison Park, PA 15101. Everyone please meet at Church.
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