James Richard O'Malley
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James (Jim) Richard O'Malley, 87, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born in New Jersey, the only son of James and Mildred (Rogers) O'Malley. He was educated in the Camden Catholic schools and later graduated from Drexel University in Philadelphia.
Jim married Maryanne Emily Olsen of Camden NJ in 1954 and they had 3 Children. Following a decade of engineering work in South Jersey, Jim landed a role with IBM and moved the family to Burlington, VT. After 15 excellent years in Vermont, Jim's work had him moving around, landing in NYC, Manassas Virginia, and a 10 year gig in Austin Texas. Jim and Maryanne retired to Savannah, GA, where he learned to golf, made many new friends, and volunteered his time on community boards and with the Kiwanis Club.
Jim took up scuba diving as a young man, and he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and cooking. Jim was an accomplished pilot. During his time in Savannah, Jim learned to golf, and also volunteered for local organizations.
In addition to his wife Maryanne; Jim leaves behind his 2 sisters, Barbara Knecht of Bellmawr, NJ, Jean [and Gerald] Hauske of Barrington NJ and their large families. His daughter, Kathleen [and Jim] Bresee of Silverthorne, CO; son, Greg [and Donna] O'Malley of Essex, VT and Daughter in law, Cheryl O'Malley of the Villages in Fl. He was predeceased by his son Jim, of Maryland. He leaves behind 8 grandchildren as well as 5 great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that you consider a donation in Jim's memory to Kiwanis Club of Skidaway, Savannah GA.
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel, Savannah, GA.