JAMES J. McDONNELL JR.

JANUARY 10, 1951 - FEBRUARY 22, 2023

McDonnell James  J."Jim" Jr. passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family February 22, 2023. Jim is survived by his devoted and loving wife Regina "Jeanie " (nee Neveil) of 51 years. Loving father of James J. III and Andrea (Kilpatrick), Mark and Kim (DeBolt), Amy and Kevin Schmanek, Lori and Mike Gozzi and Brian and Melissa (Moratti). Doting Pop of Brittney, Delaney, Lauren, Mark, Michael, Jimmy, Kaylee, Emily, Sha, Kevin, Matthew, Anthony, Frankie, Riann, Quinn, and Brian.Also survived by his sister Carol (late Ron) Flemming and many nieces and nephews.

Jim was a proud graduate of Northeast Catholic High School Class of 1969. Following his graduation, he began his 42-year career as an Ironworker for local 401. Jim spent an uncountable amount of years volunteering for Torresdale Boys Club and NESAC; coaching and mentoring the children of his neighborhood. Everyone was always welcome in his home and he had a consistent open door policy. His family and friends and the Philadelphia Phillies were the highlights of his life. He left a lasting impression on everyone he met and will be sorely missed.

Relatives friends and members of Ironworkers Local # 401 are invited to attend his viewings Friday evening February 24, 2023, 6:00pm at the Edward J. Petner Funeral Home and Saturday morning February 25, 2023 9:30am to 11:15am at St Katherine Siena Church 9700 Frankford Ave Phila. PA, 19114, followed by his Mass of Christian Burial 11:30am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers family would greatly appreciate donations in Jim's memory to be made to:

JIM McDONNELL JR.MEMORIAL BATTING CAGES AT TORRESDALE BOYS CLUB

Donations may be made by check payable to:

Amy Schmanek 8053 Cresco Ave. Phila PA. 19136

or by clicking the link below

https://torresdaleboysclub.sportngin.com/register/form/461727032

Please follow link for Jim's Memorial Video provided by Reilly - Rakowski Funeral Home

https://www.tributeslides.com/videos/embedded_video/MNF3GKB5PTP2WBCB

Services conducted by The Edward J. Petner Funeral Home and Reilly - Rakowski Funeral Home