James Adams

James J. Adams, aged 85, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2026.
Jim proudly served his country as a U.S. Army Green Beret and paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. A proud graduate of the North Catholic High School Class of 1960, he went on to dedicate 44 and a half years of service to the United States Postal Service. Jim was a passionate, lifelong Penn State fan and spent decades investing in his community especially St. George Catholic School and Parish; where he became everyone's Pop. He coached baseball and all sports, notably founding the Franklin AC and volunteering extensively with the Olney AA, taking multiple teams to the City Championship at the Vet.
He was the beloved husband of the late Catherine/Sissy (nee Mullen) for 46 wonderful years. Jim was the loving father of Cathy Adams, Traci Marie Wade (Kevin), and James Adams, Jr. (Kellyanne). He will be deeply missed by his fiancée, Joan Tanghe, and was a loving second father to Joan's children, Dennis-Mike Tanghe and Brianna Pizzileo (Anthony).
He was the cherished grandfather of Kelsey Justine, James III (Emily), Molly Adams (Ben), Kevin, Tyler Wade, Giavanna, Vienna, and Niko Pizzileo.
Jim is survived by his loving in-laws, Harry Mullen (the late Eileen), Linda Lesher (Ed), Thomas Mullen (Jackie), and Bossy Mullen (the late Rosemary). He was predeceased by his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Joe Long (the late Kay), Rocky Long (the late Maryann), Celeste McAdams (the late Jim), Carol Burke (the late Mike), Moon Mullen (Helen), and Maryellen Mullen (the late Scott), as well as many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Jim's viewings on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and again on Monday, November 2, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 8100 Colfax Street, Philadelphia, PA 19136. His Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 AM on Monday at the church. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim's name to the Wounded Warrior Project