James Thomas Kavanaugh

North Wilmington - James Thomas Kavanaugh, 91, died Monday, November 16, 2015. He leaves his wife of 66 years, Jane (Thaden) Kavanaugh; his daughters Bonnie KavanaughTowner, Mary Santapaul (Lawrence), Melanie Williams (E. John), Janie Kavanaugh Saxton (Jack), and daughter in law, Darlene Stracke Kavanaugh.  Beloved Pop-Pop to seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He now joins his beloved son in heaven, James Joseph Kavanaugh Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of the late Joseph and Mary Kavanaugh, his brother, Edward Kavanaugh also preceded him in death. Resident of Linthicum, Maryland and Claymount, Townsend, and Wilmington, Delaware. After serving in the Navy during WWII, he went to work for Howard W. Ford and then finished his career with Sunoco Oil Company as garage superintendent. James took pride in this profession, but his true reason for living was his wife and family; a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. He will be truly missed and loved forever. Viewing will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary, 4701 Weldin Road, Wilmington, DE. on Friday, November 20th from 10:00 to 11:50 AM followed by the funeral mass at 12 noon. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, please make donations in the name of James Kavanaugh to Christiana Care Home Visit Program- Care of Dr. Li, 1400 N. Washington St. Wilmington, DE 19801. Condolences at www.meyersfh.com Viewing will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary, 4701 Weldin Road, Wilmington, DE. on Friday, November 20th from 10:00 to 11:50 AM followed by the funeral mass at 12 noon. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, please make donations in the name of James Kavanaugh to Christiana Care Home Visit Program- Care of Dr. Li, 1400 N. Washington St. Wilmington, DE 19801.