James A. Mooney Jr.

James A. Mooney Jr., 80, formerly of Northampton Borough, passed away on January 26, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Phillipsburg, NJ on September 26, 1941 to Virginia C. (Dougherty) and James A. Mooney Sr.,  who, with his brother Robert W., predeceased him. 

Jim was married to the former Kathleen “Geen” Halley for 54 years, prior to her death in February 2020.

Often known as “Chubby” in his early years, Jim graduated from Phillipsburg Catholic High School in 1959, and attended the University of Dayton.  He was a member of the Army National Guard of New Jersey honorably discharged in 1972.

Jim worked in the personnel/human resources field for decades with companies including Johns Manville, Brodart Company, the former Keystone Lamp, Apollo Metals, Acme Cryogenics, Unicast Company, and the former Indian Rock Produce Company, among others.

He was an avid supporter of Allentown Central Catholic HS, serving as an officer in the Music Parents Association, on the school advisory board and as a member of the golf committee for many years.  He was also presented with the Principal’s Award for ACCHS in 1999.  Jim was an avid fan of sports, but most especially, athletic teams of the University Of Notre Dame, where he enjoyed many visits.

Jim is survived by his daughter Colleen, wife of Paul McGee, and grandchildren Seamus, Cathleen, Maeve and Declan. 

Calling hours will be held on Monday, January 31, 2022 from 5 to 7 P.M., at The Finegan Funeral Home, 4080 William Penn Highway, Palmer Twp., Pa., and an additional calling period on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 from 9:15 to 10:15 A.M. in the St. Philip & St. James Catholic Church, 430 South Main Street, Phillipsburg, NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30A.M. Interment will take place at St. Philip & St. James Cemetery, Greenwich Twp., NJ.

For the health and safety of all, visitors are requested to wear a face mask and practice social distancing during visitation and services.