Obituary of James D. Myers, Sr.

Mr. James "Jimmy" Daniel Myers Sr., quietly departed this life on March 4, 2016 surrounded by his loving family in his home in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania. The son of the late George R. Myers Sr. and Mary Myers (nee Steele), he was born August 7, 1947 in Norristown. He attended Norristown High School and graduated in 1965. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served three years of active duty aboard the USS Chicago during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged in 1968 and transferred to the Naval Reserve. Jimmy was married to his high school sweetheart, Patricia Anne Walsh, also of Norristown, on July 11, 1970. Their union was blessed with three sons. He was employed by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department for over 33 years, retiring as a lieutenant in 2008. He was an award-winning athlete and devoted much of his life to playing, coaching, and umpiring in both men's and women's local softball leagues. In addition to softball, he enjoyed horseshoes, family gatherings, spending time with his grandchildren, and trips to the Shore. Jimmy's easy charm and jovial spirit made him a beloved member of the Norristown community. There were few places he could go where he would not run into a friend or longtime acquaintance. He was preceded in death by two brothers, William and George; and a sister, Cecilia Swanson. He was also preceded by his beloved mother-in-law, Frances "Pat" Walsh. Jimmy is survived by his wife and three sons, James Jr., Thomas, and Patrick; brothers Ronald, Francis, and Norman; sisters-in-law Marguerite Maccolini (nee Walsh) and Kathleen Walsh; brother-in-law Joseph Maccolini; daughters-in-law Claire Myers (nee Lawrence, wife of Patrick) and Patricia Myers (nee Abrams, wife of Thomas); grandsons Joseph Lewandowski, Thomas Jr. and Joseph; granddaughter Sophia; and many beloved nephews and nieces. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Moore, Snear & Ruggiero Funeral Home, 19 E. Germantown Pike, East Norriton, PA 19401 and again on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 from 9:00 to 9:45 AM at St. Patrick Church, 714 DeKalb St., Norristown, PA 19401. His Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday at St. Patrick Church. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.