Born in Philadelphia, Mr. Holmes has been a resident of Levittown for the past 60 years and was a member of the former Immaculate Conception BVM Parish and a current member of Queen of the Universe Parish, both in Levittown.
He was an avid train collector.
Until his retirement, Mr. Holmes was employed with US Steel and the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Mr. Holmes was predeceased by his wives, Mary Beth (Feeney) and Anne Marie (Burke); grandson, James Holmes Jr.; brother, Tom Holmes; and sister, Patricia Wolfson.
He is survived by his devoted children, James M. Holmes (Colleen), John K. Holmes (Angela), Michael Holmes, Danelle Danemark (Kevin), and Kevin Holmes.
He is the grandfather of Justin, John Jr., Courtney, Ian, Ronan, Rian, Keegan, MacKenzye and Kennedy; proud great grandfather of 3; brother of Bill Holmes (Charlene) and Bob Holmes; and brother-in-law of Peggy Holmes.
Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, May 17, 2019 from 10:00 until 11:00 am at Queen of the Universe Church, 2443 Trenton Road, Levittown, where his funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am. The Rite of Committal will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Chandler Hall Health Services, 99 Barclay Street, Newtown, PA 18940.
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