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James Matthew Whalen
1930 – 2019

Jim Whalen passed away peacefully March 26, 2019 at approximately 1:30 a.m. at JFK Hospital, Atlantis, FL at the age of 88. Born to John Whalen and Mary McCauley Whalen, and raised in Braddock, Pennsylvania, the fifth born of six siblings that comprised the Whalen family. The eldest, Helen Porter (deceased), Jean Mantia (deceased), Nancy Wallace, Jack Whalen, and William “Buck” Whalen (deceased).

Jim began his career …

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Memorial events are private

A private Military Honor Guard service will be held at the home of Jim's son Sean in Loxahatchee, FL following the scattering of his remain at sea.

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Memories & condolences

So sorry to the Whalen family. Sending my love to you all on the loss of a Wonderful  Man.  Tomi
So sorry to the Whalen family. Sending my love to you all on the loss of a Wonderful  Man.  Tomi
So sorry to the Whalen family. Sending my love to you all on the…
My sincere condolences to you and your family, Mary.
My sincere condolences to you and your family, Mary.
My sincere condolences to you and your family, Mary.
Jim always made me feel at home at his house and got me to eat things I never thought I would like. He was full of love…
Jim always made me feel at home at his house and got me to eat things I never thought I would like.…
Jim always made me feel at home at his house and got me to eat t…

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Born

October 20th, 1930
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Passed away

March 26th, 2019
Lake Worth, FL, USA

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Method of disposition

Burial at sea

Final resting place

26 degrees 45. 300 N 079 degrees 59. 189 W

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