James R. Hart

James R. Hart, 87, formerly of 31 Clinton St., Bradford, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at The Pavilion at BRMC where he has resided for the past several years.

Born March 3, 1927 in Bradford, he was a son of the late Sylvester and Helen (Zawacki) Hart. He attended St. Bernard School.

He was a lifetime member of St. Bernard Church.

Jim was employed as a groundskeeper and handyman at at the J. A. Still Funeral Home for many years.

Surviving is one brother, John Hart, of Bradford, and several nieces and nephews including Ken Slotta and David Hart.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Helen Irene Slotta and Alice Hart, seven brothers Thomas, Dan, Ludwig, Bill, Paul, Leonard, and Anthony Hart.

Friends will be invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in the spring at St. Bernard Church with Rev. Raymond Gramata, pastor as Celebrant. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Activity Fund at the Pavilion @ BRMC.

Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

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Our deepest sympathy to the Hart family. Jim had often assisted my dad on carpet jobs. His work ethic was second to none. When it came to punctuality, you could set your clocks by him. He was a kind man, dedicated worker & above all a true gentleman. Jim will be greatly missed. Sincerely, Nancy & Chris Fire
— Nancy & Chris Fire

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  • Our deepest sympathy to the Hart family. Jim had often assisted my dad on carpet jobs. His work ethic was second to none. When it came to punctuality, you could set your clocks by him. He was a kind man, dedicated worker & above all a true gentleman. Jim will be greatly missed. Sincerely, Nancy & Chris Fire

    — Nancy & Chris Fire