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Death in our diocesan family: James F. "Jim" O'Neill, husband of the Rev. Joanne O'Neill

It is with sadness that we share with you the news of the passing of James F. "Jim" O'Neill, age 79, on January 21 after a long illness. He was the husband of the Rev. Joanne O'Neill, Deacon at All Saints' Church in Leonia.

A funeral service from the Volk Leber Funeral Home (789 Teaneck Road, Teaneck) will be held today at 10 AM, followed by a service at St. Paul's Church in Englewood at 11 AM.

In addition to Joanne, Jim is survived by sons Stephen and James and their families, brother Gerard O'Neill and sisters Patricia Brewer, Kathleen Rywak and Nancy O'Neill.

Condolences may be sent to the Rev. Joanne O'Neill at 380 Prospect Avenue, Apt. 2-H, Hackensack, NJ 07601.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Bright Side Manor 300 Teaneck Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666.

Rest eternal grant to Jim, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon him.
May his soul, and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.