Obit: JAMES T. STRAHAN, JR. of Bellmawr, WWII Army Veteran
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Funeral services were held for James T. Strahan, Jr., 84, of Bellmawr, who passed away on June 11, 2008.
Beloved husband of Ella E. (nee Matusiak). Missed by seven days, he was and would have been married for 59 years.
Also survived by son James T. Strahan III (Donna) of Turnersville and son Joseph Strahan, not only his son but devoted caretaker of his father. His beloved grandchildren, Christine Strassberger (Tom) and David Strahan and his friend Mellisa and great grandchildren, Lily and Tyler Strassberger. His sister Edith Doerrmann (Henry) and their son Steven, of Haddon Hts., sister Janet West (Al) and their daughter Nancy (Paul). Brother-in-law Joseph Matusiak, his friend Jane Johnson and his sons Joseph Matusiak of Turnersville and John Matusiak (Lisa) and their son Tyler of Cape May.
He was a life member and Past Commander of the Bellmawr VFW Post #7410 and member of the Brooklawn American Legion Post #72. He also leaves behind many devoted friends who were always there to help in Jim's care. He was an Army Veteran of WWII, serving in the Battle of Bulge.
On October 18, 1997 he received a plaque and medal from France to all veterans who participated in the liberation of France during WWII. Jim also received the Camden County Military Service Medal.
Interment at Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro.