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James Larkin

June 7, 1931 — January 19, 2021

James Anthony Larkin, age 89, of Springfield, PA, passed away suddenly on January 19, 2021.

Born in Philadelphia on June 7, 1931, he was the son of the late Michael J. and Johanna (nee Murphy) Larkin.

James (Jim) was a graduate of West Catholic High School, class of 1949. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  Jim started his career in the restaurant and bar business and was the owner of the Larkin Bar at 20th & Carpenter in Philadelphia. Later in life he became a self-Employed Real Estate Broker in Media, PA. He and his wife Barbara owned and operated Larkin & Company Realtors for 50 years. During those 50 years, he was a member of the Delaware County Board of Realtors and served as an officer as well as a member of the Suburban West Realtors Association, Pennsylvania Association of Realtors, and the National Association of Realtors.

Jim was the beloved husband of Barbara O. (nee Ostertag) Larkin; the loving father of James W. Larkin (Judith B. Larkin, MD) and Robert G. Larkin; the proud grandfather of Kathleen S. Larkin, James R. Larkin and Michael R. Larkin; the brother of Rita D’Aquino (the late Joseph), Francis Larkin (Joanie) and Helen Kelly (the late James).  He was predeceased by his siblings, John Larkin, Joseph Larkin (Mary), Catherine Kelly (the late Gerald), Margaret Larkin, Anna Sullivan, Alice Kelly, and Mary Roddy (the late Peter). He was blessed with many wonderful nieces and nephews.

Jim was a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed spending his summers in Ocean City, NJ where he was an avid fishing and boating enthusiast. Jim was, for over 40 years, a member of the Ocean City Yacht Club where he served as a member of the Board of Governors, serving as Financial Secretary, Semaphore Newsletter Editor, and other roles.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing, Monday, January 25, 2021, 10:00 – 10:50 AM at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 2400 N. Providence Road, Media, PA  19063, followed by his Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM.  Interment SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA. 19064

Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of your choice.

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