James “Jim” Healy

James “Jim” a.k.a “Red” Thomas Healy, age 88, of Cranberry Township, passed away on October 30, 2023.

Born on January 5, 1935, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Jim was son to the late Edna and Fredrick Healy. Brother to Joan Vesounder, Helen (Regis) Griffin, Mary LaRoux, and Larry (Ginny) Healy.

In 1971, Jim met the love of his life, Mary Bradley Healy, and the two spent 52 wonderful years together, raising two beautiful daughters. Father to Holly Noel Healy, and preceded in death by Heather Hope Healy. Jim was a loving grandfather to Luke Orion Eslinger and has a second grandson on the way. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Jim spent two years in the Marine Core, stationed in Hawaii, where he received many accolades and awards as a member on the high diving team. Once he returned to civilian life, he was a member of the local 6 union painters, where he remained for 40 dedicated years. In addition, he was a talented painter in his own rite, a very creative soul. All throughout Jim’s life, classical music was a big passion of his. He also had a profound appreciation for nature and wildlife.

Through Jim’s indestructible strength and perseverance, he was Mary’s “mountain man”. No job was too big or too tough for him.

Family and friends are welcome Thursday, November 2, 2023 from 1:00-3:00pm and 6:00-8:00pm at Pittsburgh Cremation & Funeral Care 5405 Steubenville Pike Robinson Township, PA 15136. Burial will take place on Friday, November 3, 2023 at 2:00pm at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies 1158 Morgan Rd, Bridgeville, PA 15017.