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James "Jim" Brophy
Born: 6/16/1936
Died: 11/26/2019
Age: 83
Community: Flint, MI
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BROPHY, James “Jim” - Of Flint, age 83, died Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at his residence.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11am Saturday, November 30, 2019 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, G3139 Hogarth Avenue, Flint,
Father Anthony Strouse officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a reading program of your choice.
Visitation 2-8pm Friday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint. A Scripture Service will be held 5pm Friday evening at the funeral home.
Cremation will take place following the service.
Jim was born in Flint on June 16, 1936, the son of the late James and Elsie (McClure) Brophy. Jim graduated from St. Michael Catholic School, Class of 1954 and also a graduate of Michigan State University, Class of 1961. On June 18, 1960, he married Barbara Flynn. Jim was employed with the Grand Blanc Schools as an English School Teacher for 31 years, and also a driver’s education teacher and football coach, retiring in 1992. Jim was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church. He was a life-long Spartan and loyal Detroit Tigers fan. Jim was an avid reader, enjoyed following the news and politics, golfing and spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Surviving are wife, Barbara;
Children, Beth Brophy (Tony), Julie McCullough (Jim), Dan Brophy and Carol Myron (David);
Grandchildren, Danielle, Ellie and Finn; Great-grandchild, Knox;
Brother, Robert and wife Vivian;
Sisters, Mary Lou Szecsodi and Karen Stead;
Sister-in-law, Carol Yaklin; brother-in-law, Chuck Roy;
And numerous nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by his sister, Janet Roy and brother, Raymond Yaklin.
Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
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11/27/2019 |
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| Visitation 2-8pm Friday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint. A Scripture Service will be held 5pm Friday evening at the funeral home. |
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11/30/2019 |
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11:00 AM |
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St. Pius X Catholic Church
G-3139 Hogarth Avenue
Fint, MI 48532Get a Map to this location...
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Father Anthony J. Strouse |
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