James J. Munley Jr.

James J. ‘Jimmy’ Munley, Jr., 81, of Wilkes-Barre died Wednesday at Geisinger Wyoming Valley.

Born March 8th 1932 in Wilkes-Barre he was a son of the late James J. Munley, Sr. and Catherine Carey Munley.

James was a 1952 graduate of G.A.R. Memorial High School and earned a degree in accounting from Wilkes-Barre Business College.

Upon graduation Jimmy worked for Bache and Company (Prudential Bache) in Wilkes-Barre as a stockbroker. He ended his career working for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation guiding it through budget cuts and improvements.

James was also a Veteran of the Korean War serving in the 28th Division, 1st Battalion, 109th Field Artillery.

Jimmy was Past Commander of the former Christian E. Stegmaier Post 50 Veterans of Foreign Wars and a Democratic Candidate for Mayor of Wilkes-Barre in 1976. He was actively involved in local and state politics his entire life.

James stayed actively involved with the law enforcement community of Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties, Pennsylvania. He was also involved in supporting local organization like the Catholic Youth Center and American Legion swim clubs.

A brother, John P. ‘Jackie’ Munley preceded him in death.

He will be greatly missed by his sisters; Barbara and her husband David M. Cooney, Sr. and Kathleen and her husband Francis T. Klinges; sister-in-law, Regina ‘Jeannie’ O’Day Munley; as well as countless nieces and nephews.

Celebration of Jimmy’s Life will be held September 7th, 2013 with a Funeral Mass at 9:30 AM in the Church of Saint Patrick on Parrish Street in Wilkes-Barre. Graveside services with military honors will be in Saint Mary’s Cemetery in Hanover Township.

May you have been in Heaven a half an hour before the Devil knew you were dead. God rest.

McLaughlin’s – The Family Funeral Service is assisting James’ family with arrangements.

Permanent messages and memories can be shared with Jimmy’s family at www.celebratehislife.com