James J. McGee, 80, of Ambler

James J. McGee, 80, of Ambler, died Wednesday, October 17, 2012, at home in Lower Gwynedd, PA.

Born in New York, NY, he was the son of the late Thomas and Maida (nee Murphy) McGee. He was preceded in death by his son, James D. McGee, in 2009.

Jim was a graduate of West Point Military Academy, Class of 1953, with a degree in Military Science. He then served in the US Air Force from 1953 to 1964. 

After he left the military, Jim worked as an Administrator at Misericordia Hospital and Wills Eye Hospital.

At the age of 60 Jim returned to school and graduated from Chestnut Hill College with a Master's in Holistic Spirituality. 

He founded the Masculine Spirituality Center in Chestnut Hill and began working in the Philadelphia Prison system using the 12 week "Houses of Healing" program.

He also served as Human Resource Director for the Medical Mission Sisters from 1995 until his retirement in 2003. 

Jim was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Ambler. He was a 12-year volunteer of the Philadelphia Prison System's support outreach, as well as the Philadelphia Chapter of the Association for Retarded Children. He also participated in a Jewish/Christian Dialogue Group. 

He enjoyed reading, tennis, storytelling and vacationing in Cape May with his children and their families every summer.

Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Anne K. McGee, and devoted sons: Matthew P. McGee and fiancé, Kate, of Hanover, PA; Christopher A. McGee and wife, Juanita, of Bellingham, WA; and Joseph P. McGee and wife, Clarissa, of Albuquerque, NM. Jim was the loving grandfather of Andre, Molly, Joe, Nick, Alexandra, Cassandra and Jessica, and great-grandfather of Liam. He is also survived by his brothers, Andrew McGee and wife, Maureen of Rockaway, NY, and Thomas McGee and wife, Arleen of South Hadley, MA, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Family and Friends are invited after 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 27, 2012, to St. Anthony of Padua Church, 259 Forest Ave, Ambler, PA. A Funeral Mass will begin at 11:00 AM with Msgr. Stephen P. McHenry as the Celebrant. A reception will follow at Gwynedd Estates, 301 Norristown Rd., Ambler, PA. 
Private interment will be at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA.

In lieu of flowers, family members would appreciate remembrances in Jim's name to:

KenCrest Services, 502 West Germantown Pike, Suite 200, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462, www.KenCrest.org or

The Lionheart Foundation, P.O. Box 170115, Boston, MA 02117, www.LionHeart.org .

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