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James P. "Pat"
Mooney
Passed away peacefully Friday, November 6, 2015. Pat was born April 25, 1932 in W. Pittston, PA and raised in
Hazelton, PA. He was the 7th child of the late Gertrude Mooney. After serving
in the US Army, Pat married his wife of 62 years, Betty Ann Neifert. He moved to Wilmington in 1952 to establish
Mooney/Hill Carpentry Co. who he co-owned with is childhood friend, Charlie
Hill. He stayed active in construction as a business owner and superintendent
until his retirement. Pat enjoyed playing golf, riding horses and spending time with
his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Ruth McGeehan,
Joan Diksa and Kay Steckert;
brothers, Lou, Maurice Mooney; and son, James Jr. He is survived by his wife, Betty Ann Mooney; son Brian
(Sharon) Mooney; daughter Michelle (Ron) Marini; grandchildren, Jennifer
(Scott) Thompson, Tara and Jena Marini; and great grandchildren, Zach and
Gavin Thompson The family will have a celebration of Pat's life, Sunday,
November 22nd from 1-4PM at DE Veterans Post #1, 2535 Veterans Dr.,
Wilmington DE 19810. Burial will be private at the Veterans Cemetery. In lieu
of flowers, donation can be made to the DE Humane Society, 701 A Street,
Wilmington, DE 19801.
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