James A. Fonash, of Feasterville, died peacefully on Sunday, April 10, 2011, at Chandler Hall Hospice. He was 86.

He was the beloved husband of 55 years to late Rose Marie Rufo Fonash. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Albert and Anna Reilly Fonash and was pre-deceased by his 2 sisters; Margaret Fonash and Mary Roth and his 7 brothers; Albert, Raymond, Edward, Robert, Charles, John and Joseph Fonash.

Jim was a resident of Feasterville for the past 50 years and was a communicant of Assumption BVM Church. A proud veteran of the United States Army, during World War II, he was the recipient of the Silver Star and a Purple Heart for his extraordinary heroism while serving his country. After his service, Jim worked for U.S. Steel Company as a machinist for over 35 years, retiring in 1986.

Jim enjoyed working around his home and could make or fix most anything. An avid outdoorsman he enjoyed traveling and exploring many of our country’s national parks. He loved to get out on the water and do some fishing with family and friends. He was a member of a boat club for many years with his best friend Al Moss. What Jim was so proud of were his children and grandchildren who were so devoted and caring. He will be deeply missed by his family and many friends.

Jim is survived by his daughter, Christine R. Kosinski and her husband Edward of Langhorne, James R. Fonash and his wife Donna L. of Chalfont, and his 4 devoted grandchildren Kyle and Josh Kosinski, Jaime Voels (Ryan), Jared Fonash, and his great grandson Jackson Voels. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings Thursday evening April 14, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd.(at Holland Rd.) Richboro and on Friday April 15, from 9:30am until his Funeral Mass10:30am at Assumption BVM Church 1900 Meadowbrook Rd. Feasterville PA 19047.

Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to St. Mary Medical Center Foundation 1717 Langhorne Newtown Rd. Langhorne PA 19047