James Coons

James A. Coons, age 73, of Woodlyn, PA, passed away on September 1, 2014. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late George A. Coons, Sr. and Mary Coons (nee Mulhern).



James was employed as a cook for Pica's Restaurant in Upper Darby, PA and Barnaby's in Havertown, PA. He spent most of his life in Delaware County, however, he resided in Woodstock, VT for 10 years. He was known as the unofficial "Mayor" of Upper Darby. His interests included cars, rock 'n' roll, especially the Grateful Dead, and cooking. He was an avid Philadelphia sports fan who never gave up on his beloved Philadelphia Eagles.



He was predeceased by his brother Johnny Coons and his sister Mary Ann Coons Dougherty. He is survived by his daughter Karen R. (Brian) DeWalt, his grandchildren Zachary and Trisha DeWalt, his siblings George A. (Carol) Coons, Winnie (Jeff) Jefford, Joseph (Mary Ellen) Coons, Margaret (Robert) Angeny and Denise (Joseph) DiMarco) and many nieces and nephews.



Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Friday, September 5, 2014 9:30-10:30 AM The Donohue Funeral Home, 8401 West Chester Pike (cor. Lynn Blvd.), Upper Darby (610) 449-0300. Interment private.



In lieu of flowers, contributions to Autism Society of America, 18 Watkin Avenue, Chadds Ford, PA 19317 would be appreciated.