1943
James
2016
James Backes
October 13, 1943 — March 6, 2016
James R. Backes, 72, of West Chester, passed away on March 6, 2016 after a brief illness.
Born in 1943 in Trenton, NJ, he was the son of the late Fredrick R. and Margaret (nee Norton) Backes.
James served honorably in the US Marines. He graduated from West Chester University and worked as a recreational therapist at Wellington at Hershey's Mill, piano teacher, and professional musician.
James wanted to be remembered as a good man who loved his family, treasured his friends, and did the best he could.
He is the beloved husband of Veronica H. (nee Blessinger); the loving father of Susan Backes, Timothy Backes, Katie Tyler, Timothy Held, Robert Held, Amy Siano, and Dan Held; he was the brother of Ed Backes; also survived by 15 grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation 7:00-9:00 PM Thursday, March 10, 2016 and Friday 9:00-10:30 AM at The Donohue Funeral Home, 1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382, 610-431-9000 followed by his Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM at SS Simon & Jude Church, 8 Cavanaugh Ct, West Chester, PA 19382.
The Donohue Funeral Home
1627
Pike West Chester 19382, United States
Born in 1943 in Trenton, NJ, he was the son of the late Fredrick R. and Margaret (nee Norton) Backes.
James served honorably in the US Marines. He graduated from West Chester University and worked as a recreational therapist at Wellington at Hershey's Mill, piano teacher, and professional musician.
James wanted to be remembered as a good man who loved his family, treasured his friends, and did the best he could.
He is the beloved husband of Veronica H. (nee Blessinger); the loving father of Susan Backes, Timothy Backes, Katie Tyler, Timothy Held, Robert Held, Amy Siano, and Dan Held; he was the brother of Ed Backes; also survived by 15 grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation 7:00-9:00 PM Thursday, March 10, 2016 and Friday 9:00-10:30 AM at The Donohue Funeral Home, 1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382, 610-431-9000 followed by his Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM at SS Simon & Jude Church, 8 Cavanaugh Ct, West Chester, PA 19382.
Visitation
Friday, March 11, 2016 9:00 AM - 10:30 AMThe Donohue Funeral Home
1627
Pike West Chester 19382, United States
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